Kia Picanto: Power Train / Manual Transaxle Oil

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Maintenance / Power Train / Manual Transaxle Oil

Repair procedures

Inspection

Manual Transaxle Oil Level Check

1.	Stop the engine and then raise the vehicle using the lift.

2.	Remove the oil filler plug (A). [Kappa 1.0 MPI / FFV, Kappa 1.2 MPI] [Kappa 1.0 T-GDI]

3.	Check the condition of the oil and make sure that it is at the proper level (A).

Install the oil filler plug (A) with a new gasket.

Tightening torque :

58.9 - 78.5 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf·m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb·ft)

[Kappa 1.0 MPI / FFV, Kappa 1.2 MPI]

[Kappa 1.0 T-GDI]

The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)

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