Kia Stinger CK: Power Train / Fluid (ATF)

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Maintenance / Power Train / Fluid (ATF)

Repair procedures
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Level Check
1.

Start the engine to warm up the ATF.

  

Do not step on the brake and accelerator simultaneously to warm up the ATF.

2.

Check by using KDS that the temperature of the ATF is between 50°C and 60°C (122-140°F).

3.

Move the shift lever slowly from "P" to "D", then back to "P". Repeat this sequence two times and then move the shift lever to "P" range.

  

Pause in each range for more than 2 seconds.

4.

Lift the vehicle and remove the ATF level plug (A) from the valve body cover.

  

When removing the ATF level plug, keep the vehicle on a level ground.

5.

Check the ATF level.

Nomal : ATF flows out in a thin oil stream.

Excessive : (abnormal): Over 0.9 liters of ATF flows out for 2 minutes.

Insufficient : (abnormal): There is no fluid flow.

  

If the ATF level is too high or low, follow the instructions below.

Excessive: Drain until the ATF flows out in a thin oil stream.

Insufficient: Add the ATF after loosening Injection plug (A) until the ATF flows out in a thin oil stream.

Tightening torque :

34.3 - 44.1 N·m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf·m, 25.3 - 32.5 lb·ft)

6.

Install the ATF level plug (A).

Tightening torque :

22.6 - 24.5 N·m (2.3 - 2.5 kgf·m, 16.6 - 18.1 lb·ft)

7.

After ATF level check or exchange, be sure to remove ATF from outside automatic transmission.

(Must make sure to remove the residual ATF between automatic transmission case and valve body cover. )

Other information:

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If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies(1) or flatbed is recommended. On AWD vehicles, your vehicle must be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground.

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