Manual Hyundai-Kia M6LF1
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The 6-speed manual Hyundai Kia M6LF1 or M6F44 has been produced since 2010 and is designed for especially powerful R-series diesel engines with a torque of 441 Nm. This gearbox is usually installed on all-wheel drive cars and is known to us as the Kia Sorento mechanics.
The M6 family also includes: M6CF1, M6CF3, M6CF4, M6GF1, M6GF2 and MFA60.
Specifications Hyundai-Kia M6LF1
| A type | Mechanics |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| For drive | front / full |
| Engine capacity | up to 2.2 liters |
| Torque | up to 440 Nm |
| What kind of oil to pour | SAE 70W, API GL-4 |
| Grease volume | 1.9 liters |
| Change of oil | every 90 km |
| Filter replacement | every 90 km |
| Approximate resource | 300 000 km |
The dry weight of the manual transmission M6LF1 according to the catalog is 63.5 kg
Gear ratios manual transmission Kia M6LF1
On the example of a 2017 Kia Sorento with a 2.2 liter diesel engine:
| Home | 1-I | 2-I | 3-I | 4-I | 5-I | 6-I | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.750 / 4.071 | 3.538 | 1.909 | 1.179 | 0.814 | 0.737 | 0.628 | 3.910 |
Which cars were equipped with the Hyundai-Kia M6LF1 box
| Santa Fe 2(CM) | 2009 – 2012 |
| Santa Fe 3 (DM) | 2012 – 2018 |
| Santa Fe 4(TM) | 2018 – 2020 |
| Carnival 2 (VQ) | 2010 – 2014 |
| Carnival 3 (YP) | 2014 – 2021 |
| Sorento 2 (XM) | 2009 – 2014 |
| Sorento 3 (ONE) | 2014 – 2020 |
| Actyon 2 (CK) | 2010 - p.t. |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of manual transmission M6LF1
This is a reliable mechanics and the owners complain only about grease leaks through the oil seals.
Also there are often leaks of brake fluid from the hydraulic clutch
The clutch itself also does not have a large resource, it is changed up to 100 km
After 150 km, the dual-mass flywheel often wears out and needs to be replaced.
Separately, it is worth noting the rather high price of spare parts and donors on the secondary