Transmission Drain and Fill: 2011 KIA Sorento 3.5L Engine

[@consumedbyfire1359]

This was a very good step by step. Thanks for all the details on tools needed as well. To those who have not done the job yet; it would be a good idea to use a funnel with a hose attached. The transmission fluid has a lot of resistance going in and the system with burp many times. I leaked transmission fluid down the transmission because of this. I would use a skinny funnel and pour slowly and take breaks in between to wait for any burping that occurs. Thanks again for the tutorial

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

You are welcome 🌎

[@consumedbyfire1359]

To get to the "injection bolt", or fill plug at the top of the transmission more easy, you can take out the battery and battery mount. It is only 7 screws to do that and it gives you a ton more space to get a ratchet in there and a funnel for filling. You will need a 10mm, 1/2in, and - I believe - 12mm sockets.

[@notrussianbot7318]

Your videos have helped me keep my 2013 on the road past 345K. Thank you.

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Glad to help. It can be a pain to maintain your vehicle at times, but it must be done so we dont end up in a ditch on the side of the road 😁

[@notrussianbot7318]

Not a fun place in Alberta in the winter. @@AutomotiveForBeginners

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

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[@jader8214]

368k miles!!!? Wow!!!!

[@Oakville-k3h]

Thanks for a precise video. It helped greatly in doing the change on my transmission

[@SeniorBread]

Perfect! Thx bro. The no dip stick was a surprise on the 2011.

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

You got it!

[@OliveSauce100]

THANK YOU!!! Filling like that is genius and will save a ton of hassle.

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Yup. No other way I would do it. Glad you liked it. 👍

[@FrankHoage]

Nice video. Thank you

[@is8914]

Wao 368k miles kia is Made good cars

[@SuperMiguel33]

When measure the transmision oil level should be start or running the motor or not?....vehicle is start or off?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Vehicle should be on and running according to the manual. Or you could get the Sorento up to 50~60°C (122~140°F) temperature. Then turn off. Then you could measure oil.

[@SuperMiguel33]

@@AutomotiveForBeginners Thank you. I wondered that.

[@trackerrrr]

@0:24 48 months is four years, not two.

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Hey you're right. Wow my math is pretty bad. But even if I am wrong, would you rather change your transmission fluid every 2 years or 4 years? Sometimes being wrong is not so wrong.

[@tomkruze2749]

Amazing

[@kaninerultralord8817]

Why the music?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

why yo momma?

[@jwanderson67]

I agree. It’s very annoying. This is a flipping transmission fluid change, not a trance club.

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Its actually both.

[@timradke7775]

Why not , turn the sound off baby

[@pradaxaboudraux368]

Did that work for you? Crazy ive been told not to do this

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Yes, it's been about 8 months now and no issues. Actually reduced alot of transmission slipping since. Since it is a drain and fill and not a flush, you're going easy on the seals.

[@tessywarnick335]

My owners manual for my 2011 doesn’t have a maintenance item for transmission fluid only transfer case. Do you or can you do a video on it. Thank you in advance.

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

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[@ormartinez2000]

Isn’t it supposed to be done with transmission warm? The fluid level would too low if yo do it cold?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Yes you are correct. Make sure to get the Kia Sorento running up to 50-60 degrees Celsius (122-140 degrees Fahrenheit) before doing the transmission fluid change. Its in the description box.

[@cameronprice931]

Thanks

[@okanseker4482]

Owner book says it contain 7.8 lt. İf just 2lt comes out its interesting 🧐

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Yup. You can check it out for yourself. Drain out all fluid and try to pur in more than 2 litres. You will see the fluid will start pour back out side filler hole. Must be engineered that way. Only a flush would remove all the remaining tranny fluid.

[@deschutz99]

Doing this a few times in a row with each engine oil change will be near equal to a flush. Atf for this car is fairly cheap, valvoline maxlife multi car works just fine and is affordable.. Do three times and it's the same as a flush but cheaper. Many techs will advise against flush with older transmissions as the flush may loosen bits of material plugging up potential leak points. Drain and fill is all you really need to do with this many km. If had been flushed regular from beginning at recommended intervals that's a different story.

[@veei4762]

How come my ratchet doesnt turn the rubber transmission bolt am j using the tool wrong?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

It should turn

[@veei4762]

Yes something isn't right lol but I seen another video with it used in reverse so I'm going to try that thanks

[@chrisbleyer2508]

I have the exact same year/make/model/trim - this one is a major pain in the ass since the bolts are so hard to reach. Were you unable to get a socket over the drain bolt at the bottom? I'd like to torque it to spec but it seems difficult to reach.

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

You could try and use a swivel if you have to torque to spec. But you may no other option but to use wrench.

[@chrisbleyer2508]

@@AutomotiveForBeginners thanks man! do you recall if a socket could fit on there?

[@siucbset]

Noise: Does Sorento give excessive interior noise after the miles add up?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Not much. Mine; you will notice minor motor turning. Shouldnt be too loud.

[@kingdavo2163]

Hi, my wife has a 2011 Kia Sorento with 125,000 miles, she is second owner and she has never changed the trans oil, and she doesn't know if it has been done previously, would it be safe to do it after all that time?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

I'm still changing trans oil at 250,000 miles. Definitely safe as long as you do 'drain and fills'. 'Flushes' unnecessary at this point.

[@robertsolis1232]

No filter change needed?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Negative. There is an internal filter inside that is supposed to go for the life of transmission. You could unbolt the face plate and change the filter inside if you wanted. The book time is over 10 hours to replace.

[@dinscool85]

Is this the same process for Kia sedona 2012 ?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

If you want to know for sure, its best to consult the repair manual. My recommendations: automotiveforbeginners.com/best-auto-diy-repair-manuals/

[@jader8214]

hi, you said you have 223k miles on this kia, but is it tha same engine??

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

👍

[@stevenwarren3171]

is this for a manual transmission?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Watch till the end of the video

[@charlestrubl]

It's an auto manual

[@CalkoLouie]

Besides the reading that you wrote I could not hear a thing that you have mumbled.

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

🐝

[@timradke7775]

Who cares it shows what to do

[@stevenwarren3171]

All I need is a yes or no.. please

[@TrailRunnerGuy]

LoL. Unless he ALSO owns a MT of the same vehicle it's prob a safe bet to keep on looking.

[@stevenwarren3171]

Nevermind it’s automatic fuck sakes, does no one drive a stick anymore?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Dude. Just go to a shop then.

[@PUMAOT]

I guess you don’t know how to change glass? 🤣

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

You have a glass transmission?

[@stevenwarren3171]

I need a video for manual transmission change. I don’t have time to watch till the end

[@gasperajdnik5627]

My dads friend IS a mechanic and I askt my dad if i can work whit hes friend, repair cars, my dad sad, yes, of cours, and soon I can do car repair whit my dads friend and I well have experereants. Thanks for your videos. Ill Tell my friend to subsscraibe 🤠

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Right on, there's the idea mate. Always take things easy in the beginning. You'll be alright.

[@gasperajdnik5627]

Thanks mate 🤝