Transmission History by Year - Kia Sportage
2011 - 2016: 6-speed A6MF1 automatic (2.4L) 2017 - 2021: 7DCT dry dual-clutch (1.6T) or A6MF1 (2.4L) 2022+: 8DCT wet dual-clutch (1.6T/2.5T) or 6-speed (hybrid)
Expert Kia Sportage transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
We will contact you as soon as a service member is available by call, text, or email.
2011 - 2016: 6-speed A6MF1 automatic (2.4L) 2017 - 2021: 7DCT dry dual-clutch (1.6T) or A6MF1 (2.4L) 2022+: 8DCT wet dual-clutch (1.6T/2.5T) or 6-speed (hybrid)
7DCT: VIN check for Kia extended coverage first. Mechanical rebuild if warranted. A6MF1: solenoid or rebuild.
SP-IV-M (7DCT) or SP-IV (A6MF1)
Verify exact spec on the dipstick label or owner's manual before fill. Recommended change interval: every 60,000 miles for normal driving, 30,000 miles under severe service (towing, stop-and-go, hot climates). Pan service typically takes 6 - 8 quarts; a full fluid exchange takes 10 - 14 quarts depending on cooler-line capacity.
2 - 4 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
Check VIN for Kia's extended DCT warranty - many 2017 - 2021 Sportage 1.6T models are covered to 10yr/100k.
Yes - the wet 8DCT is significantly more durable for daily stop-and-go use.
3 - 4 days.
AWD coupling is a separate unit. We service both.
SP-IV-M for the 7DCT; SP-IV for the 6-speed automatic.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
