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Kia Discovery A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2016 to 2017 Kia Discovery (4 Cyl. 2.0 Eng. Discovery Sport) uses 22.4 oz of R-1234yf refrigerant with PAG Oil compressor oil. Earlier years used R-134a, so check the year row below.

Shop R-1234yf Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 2016 to 2017 Kia Discovery: 22.4 oz of R-1234yf, 3.7 oz of PAG Oil oil.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • This model switched refrigerant types over its life (R-1234yf, R-134a) - use your year's row.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
Kia Discovery A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
2016 to 20174 Cyl. 2.0 Eng. Discovery SportR-1234yf22.4 ozPAG Oil 3.7 oz
20154 Cyl. 2.0 Eng. Discovery SportR-1234yf22.4 ozPAG Oil 5.2 oz
2000 to 2004All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a25 ozPAG-46 6.5 oz
2000 to 2004All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a32 ozPAG-46 6.5 oz
1994 to 1999All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a32 ozPAG-46 6.5 oz
1994 to 1999All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a41 ozPAG-46 6.5 oz

Recharge supplies for your Kia Discovery

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-1234yfR-1234yf can with a gauge and couplerShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.