NHTSA ID Number: 11017172
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB_TRA046_R5
TSB/Document Date: 2025-04-23
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia
model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission.
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TSB/Document ID: TSB_TRA046_R5
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2025-04-17
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: POWER TRAIN
MFR Component System: TRA
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GROUP
MODEL
TRA
All Models Listed
2005-2025MY
NUMBER
DATE
046 (Rev 5, 4/17/2025)
December 2012
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE
NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this
bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity
requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the
transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission. Refer to applicable vehicles in the
chart starting on page 2. Refer to the shop manual on KGIS for the specific Kia model for the correct
transmission fluid check/fill procedures.
NOTICE
Transmission fluids cannot be ordered via DCS. Ordering information can be found, online, at
Kia Chemicals website.
CAUTION
Use of the incorrect fluid can result in damage to the transmission. Damage resulting from improper
repair is not covered under warranty and may result in claim rejection or chargeback.
A printed copy is for reference only; publication information can be updated at any time.
Page 2 of 8
TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE
Model
Transmission Fluid Type
Part Number
Flush
Required
Fill
Capacity
(Qts.)
Max
Approved
Order Qty
14-16MY Cadenza (VG)
Kia ATF SP-IV
UM013 CH059
Yes
8.3
9
17-20MY Cadenza (YG)
Kia ATF SP-IV
UM013 CH059
Yes
7.4
8
Yes
7.4
8
No
6.34
7
22-25MY Carnival (KA4)
3.5L
25MY Carnival HEV
(KA4 PE HEV)
1.6L T-GDI
22-24MY EV6 (CV)
24-25MY EV9 (MV)
Kia ATF SP4M-1
Kia ATF SP4M-1
Kia ATF SP4M-1
UM022 CH269
UM022 CH269
UM022 CH269
Yes
Yes
3.5
(Front)
3.7
(Rear)
3.5
(Front)
4
4
4
4.4
(Rear)
5
10MY Forte (TD)
2.0L DOHC / 4-Speed
Kia ATF SP-III
UM010 CH002
Yes
6.9
7
10MY Forte (TD)
2.4L DOHC / 5-Speed
Kia ATF SP-III
UM010 CH002
Yes
8.0
8
10MY Forte (TD)
2.0L M/T
SAE 75W/85
API GL-4
TGO-7(MS517-14)
UM090 CH036
No
2.0
2
10MY Forte (TD)
2.4L M/T
SAE 75W/85
API GL-4
TGO-7(MS517-14)
UM090 CH036
No
1.9
2
11-13MY Forte (TD)
Kia ATF SP-IV
UM013 CH059
Yes
7.5
8
11-13MY Forte (TD)
2.0L M/T
SAE 75W/85
API GL-4
TGO-7(MS517-14)
UM090 CH036
No
2.0
2
11-13MY Forte (TD)
2.4L M/T
SAE 75W/85
API GL-4
TGO-7(MS517-14)
UM090 CH036
No
1.9
2
14-17MY Forte (YD)
1.6L-T GDI, 2.0L GDI,
1.8L MPI
Kia ATF SP-IV
UM013 CH059
Yes
7.5
8
14-15MY Forte (YD)
M/T
SAE 75W/85
API GL-4
UM090 CH036
No
2.1
3
16-17MY Forte (YD)
M/T
SAE 75W/85
API GL-4
UM090 CH036
No
1.8
2
17-18MY Forte (YDm)
1.6L T-GDI / DCT)
SAE 70W, API GL-4
SK HK SYN DCTF 70W,
SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME
70W DCTF, GS CALTEX
GS DCTF HD 70W
UM015 CH080
No
2.1
3
17-18MY Forte (YDm)
1.6L T / 2.0L GDI
M/T
SAE 75W/85API GL-4
UM090 CH036
No
1.8
2
17-18MY Forte (YDm)
2.0L GDI A/T
Kia ATF SP-IV
UM013 CH059
Yes
7.5
8
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: TRA046 (Rev 5) All Models Listed, December 2012
Page 3 of 8
TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE
Model
Transmission Fluid Type
Part Number
Flush
Required
Fill
Capacity
(Qts.)
Max
Approved
Qty. (Qts)
19-24MY Forte (BDm) IVT
Kia SP-CVT1
UM018 CH130
No
7.1
8
19-21MY Forte (BDm)
M/T
API GL-4, SAE 70W-SK,
SK: HK SYN MTF 70W,
SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME
70W DCTF, GS CALTEX
GS DCTF HD 70W
UM015 CH080
No
1.6
2
22-24MY Forte (BDm)
M/T
API GL-4, SAE 70W-SK
SK: HK SYN MTF 70W,
SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME
70W DCTF, GS CALTEX
GS DCTF HD 70W
UM015 CH080
No
1.8
2
20-21MY Forte (BDm)
1.6L T-GDI / DCT)
SAE 70W, API GL-4
SK HK SYN DCTF 70W,
SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME
70W DCTF, GS CALTEX
GS DCTF HD 70W
UM015 CH080
No
1.8
2
22-24MY Forte (BDm)
1.6L T-GDI / DCT)
SAE 70W, API GL-4
SK HK SYN DCTF 70W,
SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70
W DCTF, GS CALTEX
GS DCTF HD 70W
UM015 CH080
No
2.0
2
21-24MY K5 (DL3a)
1.6L T-GDI A/T
Kia ATF SP4M-1
UM022 CH269
Yes
6.9
7
WET DCT Hydraulic Oil
Control Oil
UM020 CH266
2.7
3
WET DCTF 75W
Cooling & Lubricating Oil
UM020 CH264
3.6
4
Kia ATF SP4M-1
UM022 CH269
6.9
7
WET DCT Hydraulic Oil
Control Oil
UM020 CH266
2.7
3
WET DCTF 75W
Cooling & Lubricating Oil
UM020 CH264
3.6
4
14-18MY K900 (KH)
Kia SP-IV-RR ATF
UM014 CH065
No
10.2
11
19-20MY K900 (RJ)
Kia SP-IV-RR ATF
UM014 CH065
Yes
9.8
10
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