What transmission fluid does a 2002 Kia Rio Cinco take?

Asked by jackmustang Jan 27, 2015 at 07:03 PM about the 2002 Kia Rio Cinco

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car not shifting properly after changing fluid and filter in the transmission and wondering if
it is due to wrong transmission fluid? So does the 2002 Kia Rio Cinco take a special fluid
or the regular import fluids?

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Bob answered 10 years ago

Kia automatic transmission fluid, SP-III for the 4 speed automatic.

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FordNut answered 10 years ago

http://www.kia.ca/content/ownership/ownersmanual/2002_Rio_Owners_Manual_EN.pdf Auto Transaxle fluid SK ATF SPIII

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Bob answered 10 years ago

Yes sir, seems we agree most of the time.

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