Kia Sorento: Fluid Replacement
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The ATF of the 6 speed automatic transaxle does not need to be
replaced.If the vehicle is used in severe conditions or business use,
replace ATF every 60,000 miles.
Severe usage is defined as
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Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road,
etc.)
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Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent
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Repetition of short distance driving
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More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32°C(89.6°F) .
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Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing,
etc
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Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining
ATF totally.
Drain plug tightening torque
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38.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (3.9 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 28.2 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
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Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
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Fill the oil about 5 liters.
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Check the oil level.
(Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")
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Oil level Check
A check of ATF level is not normally required during scheduled
services. If an oil leak is ...
The valve body is essential to automatic transaxle control and consists
of various valves used to control the oil feed from the oil pump. Specifically,
these valves consist of pressure regula ...
See also:
2. TCM terminal function
Connector [A]
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
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45
Inhibitor switch signal 'S2'
2
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46
Inh ...
Troubleshooting
Ignition System
Symptom
Suspect Area
Remedy
Engine will not start or is hard to
start (Cranks OK)
Ignition lock switch
Inspect ignition ...
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : Ins ...