The 2005 Kia Sorento uses Dexron ViATF Automatic Transmission Fluid. It has a capacity of 2 US quarts. Transmission fluid, similar to oil, is a lubricant and its purpose is to make sure that the various working parts of the transmission are not subject to damage from heat. The cost of getting it changed on Your Sorento is between $50 and $60 for labor and $130 for parts. You should get Your transmission fluid changed every 30,000 miles or so. The signs that You need a transmission fluid change include a grinding noise coming from the transmission, slippage during gear shifts, problems shifting gears, sudden unexplained surges, and a delay in movement after You place the vehicle in gear.
Richard C.
August 29, 2019
Kia recommends the use of Mobil D-II in the automatic transmission, and GL-4 (75W-90) in the manual transmission of the 2005 Kia Sorento.
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