What type of oil does a Kia Sportage take?

The 2019 Kia Sportage recommends the use of synthetic oil. The 2.0L 4 -cylinder engine can use 5W-30,or 5W-40. The 2.4L 4 -cylinder prefers either 5W-20 or 5W-30. Both engines have a 5.1 quart capacity.

What engine oil does Kia recommend?

Mobil 1™ 0W-40.

What kind of oil does a 99 Kia Sportage take?

Engine Oil

Viscosity: 10W-30, 10W-40 (Above -18) 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
Capacity: 4.5 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
Torque: 26 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

How many Litres of oil does a Kia Sportage take?

Model: Kia (EU) Sportage, SL (ROW) (2010 – 2016)

Capacity/Filter capacity litres(liters)
Sportage 2.0 CVVT (2010 – 2012) 4.1 / 0.3-0.4 5.8-6.0 with oil level sensor
Sportage 2.0 CVVT (2013 – 2014) 4.1 / 0.4 6.0 with oil level sensor
Sportage 2.0 CVVT AWD (2010 – 2012) 4.1 / 0.3-0.4 5.8-6.0 with oil level sensor

Can I use 5w40 instead of 5w20?

The quick answer is no you should not use 5w20 when 5w40 is recommended by manufacturer. The thinner oil may not lubricate the internal engine as designed. The turbo also needs synthetic oils to withstand the heat of the turbo.

What type of oil does a 2000 Kia Sportage take?

If You want to know what type of oil to use on the 2000 Kia Sportage, then it iS-10W-30. The capacity of Your vehicle is a total of 4.4 quarts.

What is better oil 5w30 or 5w40?

In practice, this means that each oil is just as viscous at lower temperatures and will remain viscous at -30°C, however 5w40 oil outperforms 5w30 oils at higher temperatures, being effective up to ambient temperatures of 50°C, as opposed to 30°C.

What does 5w40 mean in engine oil?

5w40 motor oil has a winter viscosity grade of five, meaning it’s less viscous at very low temperatures, compared to, say, 10w40. It has a hot viscosity grade of 40, which means it is just as viscous as 10w40 at high temperatures but less viscous than oils such as 15w50.