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How to Replace the Automatic Transmission Oil in a KIA Sportage?

Model: Kia Sportage SL, MK 3 - Years 2010-2016
Part: Transmission fluid

In this tutorial, see how to replace the automatic transmission oil in a KIA Sportage, a simple operation to perform approximately every 37,000 miles. First, ensure the engine is completely cold, then go underneath the vehicle, locate the drain plug of the transmission, and loosen it with a socket spanner. Once all the oil inside the transmission has drained, tighten the plug, open the bonnet, and add the required amount of oil through the fill hole. In this vehicle, there is no need to replace any filter as it is not present.

Updated on 5 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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