Kia Spectra
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Kia Spectra — from 2001 to 2009.
2001–2004 Kia Spectra
1.8L I4 (T8) · FWD
125 hp / 120 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-85
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPSF-III
Capacity32 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2004–2009 Kia Spectra
2.0L I4 (G4GC) · FWD
138 hp / 136 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-85
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPSF-III
Capacity34 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2004–2009 Kia Spectra
2.0L I4 (G4GC) · FWD
138 hp / 136 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-III
Drain & fill3.4 qt
Full capacity7.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPSF-III
Capacity34 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi