2010-2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Look up Kia Forte specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

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Chassis

• Type: TC

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 25-32FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 6.9 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 2.4L 4-Cylinder

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 25-32FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 6.9 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.4L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Fuel

• Capacity: 52l (13.7 US gal.)

Automatic Transmission Fluid

• Type:
  • MICHANG ATF SP-IV
  • MSK ATF SP-IV
  • NOCA ATF SP-IV
  • KIA genuine ATF SP-IVx
• Capacity:
  • 2.0 Engine 6.6l (6.9 US qt.)
  • 2.4 Engine 7.6l (8.0 US qt.)

Manual Transaxle fluid

• Type: API GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for life)
  • 2.0 Engine 6.6l (6.9 US qt.)
  • 2.4 Engine 7.6l (8.0 US qt.)

Brake/Clutch fluid

• Type: FMVSSS116 DOT-3 OR DOT4
• Capacity: 0.74~0.85 US QT (0.7~0.8 L)

Powertrain

• Engine
  • 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4 (petrol)
  • 2.0 L Theta II MPi I4 (petrol)
  • 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4 (petrol)
  • 1.6 L Gamma LPi I4 (petrol/LPG)
  • 1.6 L U II CRDi I4 (diesel)

Transmission

• 5-speed manual
• 6-speed manual
• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed automatic
• 6-speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

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Safety Ratings