Kia Forte coolant capacity
Total cooling-system coolant capacity for the Kia Forte, by generation and engine, in quarts and liters.
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Sources: Kia Owner's Manual - Recommended Lubricants and Capacities (2024 model), 2019 Kia Optima Owner's Manual, dealer-hosted copy of official Kia manual. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
| Years | Engine: capacity |
|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1.6 T-GDI: 7.1 qt (6.7 L) |
| 2022-2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo: 7.3 qt (6.9 L) 2.0L 4-cyl: 5.9 qt (5.6 L) |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo: 7.3 qt (6.9 L) 2.0L 4-cyl - with ATXL: 7 qt (6.6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl - with MTXL: 5.9 qt (5.6 L) |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo: 7.3 qt (6.9 L) 2.0L 4-cyl - with MTXL: 5.9 qt (5.6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl - with ATXL: 7 qt (6.6 L) |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 5.6-5.7 qt by version: 5.7 qt (5.4 L) |
| 2017-2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 6.2-6.3 qt by version: 6.3 qt (6 L) |
| 2015-2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 6.2-6.3 qt by version: 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl, 6.2-6.3 qt by version: 6.3 qt (6 L) |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 6.2-6.3 qt by version: 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl: 6.2 qt (5.9 L) |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl: 6.2 qt (5.9 L) 2.4L 4-cyl: 6.2 qt (5.9 L) |
| 2010-2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl: 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.4L 4-cyl: 6.3 qt (6 L) |
| 2009 | 2.0: 6.3 qt (6 L) |
Capacity is the full cold-fill for the whole system. Top up to the marked level and use the coolant type specified in your owner's manual. Source.