For the standard transmission the fluid type is gl4 or gl5 80-90 and it holds 2. Posted on Sep 02, 2009 1999,. When adding transmission fluid to your Rio, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid capacity is reached quickly and it is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. Be careful that you don't overfill the transmission! If your vehicle is not an automatic then you need to unscrew the level plug on the side of the trans and pump in the specified gearlube until it starts to run back out make sure it is on level … ground. Remove the dip stick and wipe it clean. Then add new fluid about 4 quarts from the engine bay. When you check the fluid level the engine should be warmed up and running, place the shift lever in park.
Sounds like a small gear has stripped and is trying to go ahead and go into gear, or the gear is chipped and is making that sound because it is chipped and not going into the other gear as smoothly as it should. Try that and let me know what you found out. . You will probably need one of those funnels with the really long neck, so that you can get the fluid into the tube without pouring it all over the place. If the fluid on the dipstick is brown, that indicates internal clutch wear. Not a cheap repair in any case. When it stops running out, put the plug back in.
You did not say if you have a automatic transmission of a standard so here are the specs on both. It's an 8mm square drive just like the drain plug at the bottom of the trans. As for a transmission flush I don't recommend this because it's an expense that is not needed and possibly could loosen some contaminants setting them loose to possibly clog some of the very small passages in the transaxle requiring full transaxle service,which could include removal,dissassembly,etc of your trans. Probably good to do it every 2 yr or 30K mi. A filter, pan gasket, etc service at any transmission shop is possible. If the transmission fluid level in your Rio is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. Just changing the filter should be half that amount for each transmission.
For the automatic the fluid type is atf sp 111 and holds 6. Do not drive it with the level low, this will ruin it. Kia has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owner's manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled Fluid Capacities. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2004 Kia Rio. Be careful that you don't overfill the transmission! I've had a slightly different experience.
You've got to buy one for it. Again, check your owners manual or look on the dipstick. U nder the hood on fire wall side there is the speedometer cable. That's one thing about automatic transmissions, they have to be worked on by a transmission specialist nowadays. But, they don't come with a dipstick! You use a funel mad for trans fluid and poor it down the dip stick hole.
If your auto is a standard transmission, you can have the oil checked by a mechanic if you suspect it is low. If you are having problems with the transmission in your Rio, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. If you do not use the correct type of 80-90 weight oil you will ruin the transmission. If you look down into the engine compartment you should see where the transmission is con … nected to the engine. Feb 07, 2013 Hello skippy48067: My name is Roger and I will help you. Only Mercedes franchise outlets have facility to service this transmission.
You have to let it idle until it reaches normal operating temp. You can also add fluid there if it is low. Certified Suzuki Tech, Everett, Wa. The tube where the dipstick for the transmission goes is where you add the tranny fluid. The 4 speed trans shows a total fill of 8 quarts and the 5 speed shows a total fill of 10 quarts. You will probably need one of those funnels with the really long neck, so that you can get the fluid into the tube without pouring it all over the place.
There is a drain plug for the transmission fluid under the Sorento. Remove it and add new fluid there. Or can you not find the location of the dipstick? You must remove lock down bolt with 10 socket and lift straight up. Then you have to check the fluid using the dipstick located on the left side of the engine close to the firewall. Remove the dip stick and check that the fluid is between the low and high marks. I know your going to find this hard to believe. If you have the standard transmission? So the dip stick is missing? Kia incl … uded most of the info needed for simple maint.
David Rose, President, The Car Store Inc. This information is in your owners manual if you have it. You can add via the Transmission dip stick located on the driver side of the car behind the oil dip stick. When adding transmission fluid to your Rio, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. I have the same 98 Camry 2. The transmission is connected to the engine on the drivers side.
Should you need further help please just ask. Look toward the rear of the engine and on the drivers side. Good luck and hope this helps. There are trans fluids for multi-brands of import cars, Dextron may also work. It is about halfway back and is attached to a silver transmission fluid reservoir.