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Recommended lubricants and capacities

To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.

The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.

These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.

Lubricant

Volume (L)

Classification

Engine oil

(drain and refill)

Recommends*1

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5

3.8

SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS

(Petrol) 1.4 T-GDi

4.2

SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5/B5

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

4.8

SAE 0W-20, ACEA C5 *3

Manual transmission (MT) fluid*4

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5

1.5~1.6

TGO-9 APl GL-4 SAE 70W

(Petrol) 1.4 T-GDi

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*4

Petrol

(Petrol) 1.4 T-GDi

1.6-1.7

TGO10 PLUS DCTF SAE 70W

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*4

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

7.1

ATF SP4

Coolant

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5

7.2

MIXTURE, Antifreeze with water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminium radiator)

(Petrol) 1.4 T-GDi

7.4

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

MT

8.1

AT

8.4

Brake/clutch fluid

As required (Reservoir tank volume: 415 ± 20 cc)

SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, FMVSS 116 DOT-4, ISO4925 CLASS-6

Fuel

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5

45

Petrol

(Petrol) 1.4 T-GDi

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

Diesel

*1. Refer to More Details.

*2. Requires <API SN PLUS (or above) Full synthetic)> grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated severe maintenance condition.

*3. Requires <API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5 Full synthetic> grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated severe maintenance condition.

*4. If the genuine oil that is developed for best performance is not used, it may cause the problems of transmission performance.