DIY - 2014 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI: Change and flush the automatic transmission fluid

This guide covers 2 distinct jobs for our Kia Sportage's 6-speed automatic transmission:

- (1) a single fluid change (also known as a drain and fill), which should be performed every 3 - 4 years or 50,000 km at the most and which requires 3.7 - 4 L of new transmission oil

- (2) a full fluid flush through the transmission's oil cooler lines, which should be performed in certain circumstances (car with unknown previous history, coolant mixing with the transmission fluid or transmission fluid brand changing) and which requires 10 - 11 L of new transmission oil

The needed components and OE codes are as follows:
- Plastic breather / eye-bolt: 452843B010
- Level plug gasket: 452853B010
- Drain plug washer: 2151311000
- Fluid: OE Hyundai-Kia or equivalent of type SP-IV

Disclaimer: This video was made in the hope that it will be useful to other DYI-ers that work on the same vehicle model. The author of the video is not responsible for any kind of personal injury, property damage etc. that may arise if anybody tries to perform the same job on an identical or otherwise similar vehicle based on the contents of the video. Every DIY operation performed on your vehicle poses direct or indirect safety risks to you and those around you. Before attempting any such DIY job, please make sure that you have all the necessary tools, support and confidence to see it through successfully.