Vehicle Maintenance Guide
2024 Kia Forte
LXS • 2.0L I4 • IVT. Maintenance specs, intervals, and recommended products are organized here for fast service planning.
Drive Type
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
Engine
2.0L I4
Data Confidence
medium
Maintenance Spec Table
| Maintenance Item | Capacity | Viscosity / Spec | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
Engine Oil Engine Oil & Lubrication | 4.80 quarts Capacity shown with filter change. | 0W-20 API SP, ILSAC GF-6 | Normal: 7,500 mi / 12 mo Severe: 5,000 mi / 6 mo |
Transmission Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | See spec SP-IV | Normal: 60,000 mi Severe: 40,000 mi |
Procedure Notes
Engine Oil
Urban commuting and short trips justify the shorter interval.
Transmission Fluid
Heat and commuter stop-and-go use justify earlier service.
Recommended Products
Full Synthetic 0W-20
engine oil
Hyundai/Kia • engine-oil
Why we like it: Simple factory-style recommendation for a high-volume compact Kia sedan.
Origin: manual
Recommendation confidence: low
Source reference: Curated SmartGarageHQ vehicle and product import
OE Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Fuel-Efficient
transmission fluid
AMSOIL • transmission-fluid
Fit: Matches the required Hyundai/Kia SP-IV transmission spec.
Why we like it: Fits the required automatic-transmission fluid category.
Compatibility: Use in applications that require Aisin-Warner AW-1 • Ford MERCON LV • GM DEXRON VI • Honda/Acura DW-1, Type 3.0 • Hyundai/Kia SP-IV, SPH-IV, SP-IV-RR • JWS 3324 • Mitsubishi SP-IV, ATF J3, ATF-PA • Nissan Matic-S, Matic-W • Toyota WS • VW/Audi G 055 005, G 055 162, G 060 162
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: medium
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-20
engine oil
AMSOIL • engine-oil • 0W-20
Fit: Matches the factory 0W-20 viscosity requirement and meets the required API SP engine-oil spec and the required ILSAC GF-6 spec.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s flagship engine-oil family.
Compatibility: Use in vehicles that require API SP (Resource Conserving), ILSAC GF-6A, GM dexos1 Gen 3, Chrysler MS-6395, or Ford WSS-M2C947-A, WSS-M2C947-B1, and WSS-M2C962-A1.
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
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