Kia oil and fluids

What oil does a Kia take?

The oil each Kia engine takes and how many quarts an oil change with filter needs, for 23 engines — from Kia's own US owner's manuals where they're published, each with its source. Look your car up by VIN for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.

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By engine

1.6 Gamma T-GDI / 2.0 Theta II T-GDI turbo I4 (Kia Optima, 2016-2018) · 2016–2018

Engine oil
A5 · 5W-30(2017–2018 · Gamma 1.6 T-GDI)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
'ACEA A5 or above'; 2017 footnote recommends SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5); chart allows 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50 by temperature.
Engine oil
A5 · API SM or above / ILSAC GF-4 or above (2018 manual) · 5W-30(2017–2018 · Theta II 2.0 T-GDI)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
2017 manual: 'ACEA A5 or above'; 2018 manual: 'API SM or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above, ACEA A5 or above'. 5W-30 (ACEA A5) recommended (2017); chart as for the 1.6T.
Oil capacity
4.75 quarts (4.5 liters)(Gamma 1.6 T-GDI)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
4.75 US qt (4.5 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Oil capacity
5.07 quarts (4.8 liters)(Theta II 2.0 T-GDI)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
5.07 US qt (4.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · FMVSS 116
Manufacturer-publishedSource
This model year's manual allows DOT 3 or DOT 4; DOT 4 satisfies it.

Used in: Optima 1.6T / 2.0T (2016-2018)

1.6 Gamma T-GDI / 2.0 Theta II T-GDI turbo I4 (Kia Optima, 2019 schedule) · 2019–2019

Engine oil
A5/B5 · API Latest (ILSAC Latest) · 5W-30(2019–2019 · Gamma 1.6 T-GDI and Theta II 2.0 T-GDI)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
'SAE 5W-30 / API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5' printed on both the 1.6 T-GDI and 2.0 T-GDI rows; chart 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50 by temperature.
Oil capacity
4.75 quarts (4.5 liters)(Gamma 1.6 T-GDI)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
4.75 US qt (4.5 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Oil capacity
5.07 quarts (4.8 liters)(Theta II 2.0 T-GDI)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
5.07 US qt (4.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · FMVSS 116
Manufacturer-publishedSource
This model year's manual allows DOT 3 or DOT 4; DOT 4 satisfies it.

Used in: Optima 1.6T / 2.0T (2019)

1.6 Kappa GDI hybrid I4 (Kia Niro Hybrid, 2019-2022) · 2019–2022

Engine oil
A5 · API SM or above / ILSAC GF-4 or above · 0W-20 / 5W-20 / 5W-30(2019–2019 · Niro Hybrid (2019 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
2019 manual: 'ACEA A5 or above, API SM or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above'; no single viscosity named in the table — chart allows 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 (10W-30 in warm climates).
Engine oil
C5 · API Latest (ILSAC Latest) · 0W-20(2021–2022 · Niro Hybrid (2021 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
2021 manual: 'SAE 0W-20, API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA C5', full synthetic required (lower grade = severe-service interval); chart 0W-20 / 5W-30.
Oil capacity
4.01 quarts (3.8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
4.01 US qt (3.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. Same in the 2019 and 2021 manuals.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / ISO 4925 Class 6 / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 (2021)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
2021 manual: SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV; the 2019 manual allows DOT 3 or DOT 4. Engine clutch actuator fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4.

Used in: Niro Hybrid (2019-2022)

1.6 Smartstream G1.6 GDi hybrid / plug-in hybrid I4 (Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Kia Niro 2023-) · 2023 on

Engine oil
C5 · API SN PLUS (table); API Latest (ILSAC Latest) · 0W-20(2023 on · Elantra Hybrid (2024 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Elantra Hybrid table: '0W-20 API SN PLUS'; viscosity-chart footnote: requires API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA C5, full synthetic.
Engine oil
API SN PLUS / SP or ILSAC GF-6 · 0W-16(2023 on · Niro Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (2023 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Niro HEV/PHEV: 'Full synthetic SAE 0W-16, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6'. Different viscosity from the Elantra Hybrid on the same engine family — follow the manual for the car.
Oil capacity
4.02 quarts (3.8 liters)(Elantra Hybrid)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
4.02 US qt (3.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Oil capacity
4 quarts (3.8 liters)(Niro HEV/PHEV)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
4 US qt (3.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. Printed as '4 US qt (3.8L)'.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Elantra Hybrid (2023-), Niro Hybrid/PHEV (2023-)Shared engine — also sold as Hyundai

1.6 Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi hybrid / plug-in hybrid I4 (Hyundai, Kia) · 2022 on

Engine oil
API SN PLUS / SP or ILSAC GF-6 · 0W-20(2022 on · Tucson HEV/PHEV (2026), Santa Fe HEV (2024), Santa Fe PHEV (2022), Sorento HEV/PHEV (2023), Sportage HEV/PHEV (2024), Carnival HEV (2025) manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Full synthetic required: with a lower-grade (mineral or semi-synthetic) oil the manual says to change oil and filter on the severe-service schedule.
Oil capacity
5.07 quarts (4.8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
5.07 US qt (4.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. Same 4.8 L in every manual read; the 2022 Santa Fe PHEV PDF prints the quart figure as 5.1 US qt.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Tucson Hybrid/PHEV (2022-), Santa Fe Hybrid/PHEV (2022-), Sorento Hybrid/PHEV (2022-), Sportage Hybrid/PHEV (2023-), Carnival Hybrid (2025-)Shared engine — also sold as Hyundai

1.6 Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi turbo I4 (Kia Seltos, K4, 2025-) · 2025 on

Engine oil
API SN PLUS / SP or ILSAC GF-6 · 0W-20(2025 on · Seltos 1.6T (2025, 2026), K4 1.6T (2025, 2026) manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Full synthetic required: with a lower-grade (mineral or semi-synthetic) oil the manual says to change oil and filter on the severe-service schedule. In the K4 table one classification cell spans the G2.0 and G1.6 T-GDi rows.
Oil capacity
5.07 quarts (4.8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
5.07 US qt (4.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Seltos 1.6T (2026-), K4 1.6T (2025-)

2.0 Nu MPI I4 (Kia Forte, 2019 schedule) · 2019–2019

Engine oil
A5 · API Latest (ILSAC Latest) · 5W-20(2019–2019)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
'SAE 5W20 / API Latest (ILSAC Latest)' and 'ACEA A5 (or ABOVE) / 5W20'; chart allows 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30.
Oil capacity
4.2 quarts (4 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
4.2 US qt (4.0 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · FMVSS 116
Manufacturer-publishedSource
This model year's manual allows DOT 3 or DOT 4; DOT 4 satisfies it.

Used in: Forte (2019)

2.0 Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4 (Kia Soul, Seltos, K4) · 2022 on

Engine oil
API SN PLUS / SP or ILSAC GF-6 · 0W-20(2022 on · Soul (2022, 2024), Seltos (2025, 2026), K4 (2025, 2026) manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Full synthetic required: with a lower-grade (mineral or semi-synthetic) oil the manual says to change oil and filter on the severe-service schedule.
Oil capacity
4.23 quarts (4 liters)(Soul, Seltos)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
4.23 US qt (4.0 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Oil capacity
4.5 quarts (4.3 liters)(K4 (Smartstream G2.0))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
4.5 US qt (4.3 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Seltos and K4 manuals. The 2022 and 2024 Soul manuals instead state 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'.

Used in: Soul (2022-), Seltos (2022-), K4 (2025-)

2.0 Theta II T-GDI turbo I4 (Kia Sportage, 2018-2019) · 2018–2019

Engine oil
A5 · API SM or above / ILSAC GF-4 or above · 5W-30(2018–2019)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
2018 manual: 'SAE 5W-30, API SM or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above, ACEA-A5 or above'. 2019 manual prints the same classes without a viscosity in the table; its chart (turbo row misprinted '2.4 T-GDI') allows 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50.
Oil capacity
5.07 quarts (4.8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
5.07 US qt (4.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. 2019 manual: 5.07 US qt (4.8 L); 2018 manual prints liters only (4.8 L).
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · FMVSS 116
Manufacturer-publishedSource
This model year's manual allows DOT 3 or DOT 4; DOT 4 satisfies it.

Used in: Sportage 2.0T (2018-2019)

2.4 Theta II GDI I4 (Kia Optima, 2016-2018) · 2016–2018

Engine oil
A5 · API SM or above / ILSAC GF-4 or above · 5W-20(2017–2018)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Optima 2.4 GDI: 'API Service SM or above / ILSAC GF-4 or above / ACEA A5 or above'; chart allows 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30; 2017 footnote recommends SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A5). 2018: API SN / ILSAC GF-5 acceptable if SM / GF-4 unavailable.
Oil capacity
5.07 quarts (4.8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
5.07 US qt (4.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · FMVSS 116
Manufacturer-publishedSource
This model year's manual allows DOT 3 or DOT 4; DOT 4 satisfies it.

Used in: Optima 2.4 (2016-2018)

2.4 Theta II GDI I4 (Kia Optima, Sportage 2.4, 2019 schedule) · 2019–2019

Engine oil
API Latest (ILSAC Latest) · 5W-20(2019–2019 · Optima 2.4 (2019))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Optima 2019: 'SAE 5W-20 / API Latest (ILSAC Latest)'; chart 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30.
Engine oil
A5 · API SM or above / ILSAC GF-4 or above · 5W-20(2019–2019 · Sportage 2.4 (2019))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Sportage 2019: 'API SM or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above, ACEA-A5 or above'; chart 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30. (The 2018 Sportage manual names SAE 5W-20 for the 2.4.)
Oil capacity
5.07 quarts (4.8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
5.07 US qt (4.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. Optima 2019 and Sportage 2019.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · FMVSS 116
Manufacturer-publishedSource
This model year's manual allows DOT 3 or DOT 4; DOT 4 satisfies it.

Used in: Optima 2.4 (2019), Sportage 2.4 (2019)

2.5 Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4 (Kia Sorento, 2021 schedule) · 2021–2021

Engine oil
API SN PLUS / SP or ILSAC GF-6 · 0W-20(2021–2021)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
'Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6'.
Oil capacity
6.13 quarts (5.8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.13 US qt (5.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Sorento (2021)

2.5 Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4 (Kia, non-turbo) · 2022 on

Engine oil
API SN PLUS / SP or ILSAC GF-6 · 0W-20(2022 on · Sorento (2022, 2025), Sportage (2024), K5 (2025, 2027) manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Full synthetic required: with a lower-grade (mineral or semi-synthetic) oil the manual says to change oil and filter on the severe-service schedule.
Oil capacity
6.13 quarts (5.8 liters)(Sorento, Sportage)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.13 US qt (5.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Oil capacity
6.1 quarts (5.8 liters)(K5)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.1 US qt (5.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. K5 prints '6.1 US qt. (5.8 L)'.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Sorento (2022-), Sportage (2023-), K5 (2025-)

2.5 Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi hybrid I4 (Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Kia Telluride Hybrid) · 2026 on

Engine oil
API SN PLUS / SP or ILSAC GF-6 · 0W-30(2026 on · Palisade Hybrid (2026), Telluride Hybrid (2027))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Full synthetic required: with a lower-grade (mineral or semi-synthetic) oil the manual says to change oil and filter on the severe-service schedule.
Oil capacity
6.13 quarts (5.8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.13 US qt (5.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Palisade Hybrid (2026-), Telluride Hybrid (2027-)Shared engine — also sold as Hyundai

2.5 Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi turbo I4 (Kia Sorento, 2021 schedule) · 2021–2021

Engine oil
API SN PLUS / SP or ILSAC GF-6 · 0W-30(2021–2021)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
'Full synthetic SAE 0W-30, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6'.
Oil capacity
6.13 quarts (5.8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.13 US qt (5.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Sorento 2.5T (2021)

2.5 Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi turbo I4 (Kia) · 2022 on

Engine oil
API SN PLUS / SP or ILSAC GF-6 · 0W-30(2022 on · Sorento 2.5T (2022, 2025), K5 GT (2025, 2027), Stinger 2.5T 'G2.5 FR T-GDi' (2022, 2023), Telluride 2.5T (2027) manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Full synthetic required: with a lower-grade (mineral or semi-synthetic) oil the manual says to change oil and filter on the severe-service schedule.
Oil capacity
6.13 quarts (5.8 liters)(Sorento, Telluride (2027-))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.13 US qt (5.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Oil capacity
6.1 quarts (5.8 liters)(K5 GT)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.1 US qt (5.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. In the K5 table one '6.1 US qt. (5.8 L)' cell spans the GDi and T-GDi rows.
Oil capacity
6.76 quarts (6.4 liters)(Stinger 2.5T, 2WD (RWD))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.76 US qt (6.4 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. Longitudinal 'Smartstream G2.5 FR T-GDi'.
Oil capacity
6.34 quarts (6 liters)(Stinger 2.5T, AWD)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.34 US qt (6.0 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. Manual labels this row '4WD'.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Sorento 2.5T (2022-), K5 GT (2025-), Stinger 2.5T (2022-2023), Telluride 2.5T (2027-)

3.3 Lambda II GDI V6 (Kia Cadenza, Sedona, 2015-2019) · 2015–2019

Engine oil
A5 · API SM or above / ILSAC GF-4 or above (2019 Cadenza) · 5W-30(2015–2019 · Cadenza (2017, 2019), Sedona (2015, 2019) manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
'ACEA A5 or above' (2019 Cadenza adds API SM or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above); footnote recommends SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5); charts allow 5W-30 and 10W-30 (2017 Cadenza also 15W-40, 20W-50). If ACEA A5 is unavailable, API SL / ILSAC GF-3 / ACEA A3 (Sedona) or API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A3 (Cadenza 2019) may be used.
Oil capacity
6.86 quarts (6.5 liters)(Cadenza (2017 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.86 US qt (6.5 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Oil capacity
6.87 quarts (6.5 liters)(Cadenza (2019), Sedona (2019))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.87 US qt (6.5 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Oil capacity
6.02 quarts (5.7 liters)(Sedona (2015 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.02 US qt (5.7 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. The 2015 Sedona manual prints 6.02 US qt (5.7 L); the 2019 manual prints 6.87 US qt (6.5 L).
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · FMVSS 116
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Cadenza: 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; Sedona: 'SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies both.

Used in: Cadenza (2016-2019), Sedona (2015-2019)

3.3 Lambda II T-GDI twin-turbo V6 (Kia Stinger GT, 2022-2023) · 2022–2023

Engine oil
A5/B5 · 5W-30(2022–2023)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
'Full synthetic SAE 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5'.
Oil capacity
7.29 quarts (6.9 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
7.29 US qt (6.9 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Stinger GT 3.3T (2022-2023)

3.3 Lambda II T-GDI twin-turbo V6 / 2.0 Theta II T-GDI (Kia Stinger, K900, 2018-2019) · 2018–2019

Engine oil
API SM / ILSAC GF-4 or above · 5W-30(2018–2019 · Lambda II 3.3 T-GDI (Stinger))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Footnote recommends SAE 5W-30 (API SM/ILSAC GF-4 or above); chart 5W-30, 10W-30.
Engine oil
API SN · 0W-30(2018–2019 · Theta II 2.0 T-GDI (Stinger))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Table 'API SN'; footnote recommends SAE 0W-30 (API SN or above); chart also allows 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50 by temperature.
Oil capacity
7.29 quarts (6.9 liters)(Lambda II 3.3 T-GDI)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
7.29 US qt (6.9 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Oil capacity
6.02 quarts (5.7 liters)(Theta II 2.0 T-GDI)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.02 US qt (5.7 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · FMVSS 116
Manufacturer-publishedSource
This model year's manual allows DOT 3 or DOT 4; DOT 4 satisfies it.

Used in: Stinger 2.0T / 3.3T (2018-2019), K900 3.3T (2019)

3.5 Smartstream G3.5 GDi V6 (Kia Carnival, Hyundai Palisade 2026-) · 2022 on

Engine oil
API SN PLUS / SP or ILSAC GF-6 · 0W-20(2022 on · Carnival (2022, 2024, 2026 manuals), Palisade (2026 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Full synthetic required: with a lower-grade (mineral or semi-synthetic) oil the manual says to change oil and filter on the severe-service schedule.
Oil capacity
6.45 quarts (6.1 liters)(Carnival (2022 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.45 US qt (6.1 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. The 2024 and 2026 Carnival manuals print a smaller figure (5.8 L) — recorded separately; ask a dealer which applies to a 2022-2023 car.
Oil capacity
6.13 quarts (5.8 liters)(Carnival (2024-) and Palisade (2026-))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.13 US qt (5.8 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Carnival (2022-), Palisade (2026-)Shared engine — also sold as Hyundai

3.8 Lambda II GDI V6 (Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride) · 2022–2026

Engine oil
A5/B5 · 5W-30(2022–2026 · Palisade (2022-2025), Telluride (2022-2026))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Palisade manuals print 'ACEA A5 or above / 5W-30'; Telluride 2022 'Full synthetic SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5/B5', Telluride 2025 'Full synthetic SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5'. 2023 Palisade and 2022 Telluride footnote: requires API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5 full synthetic; lower grade = severe-service interval. 2022 Palisade footnote: if ACEA A5 is unavailable, API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or ACEA A3 may be used.
Oil capacity
6.86 quarts (6.5 liters)(Palisade)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.86 US qt (6.5 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter. 2022 Palisade PDF prints it as '1.71 US gal. (6.5 l)' (H13).
Oil capacity
6.87 quarts (6.5 liters)(Telluride)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
6.87 US qt (6.5 L). The manual's engine-oil row (labelled 'drain and refill' in most editions) does not say whether the figure includes the oil filter, so it is recorded as unspecified, not with-filter.
Coolant
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (phosphate-based), mixed with (distilled) water
Manufacturer-publishedSource
US manual wording varies by model and year: 'Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)' (most Hyundai/Genesis); 'Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator' (e.g. Sonata 2021-2027, Tucson 2025, Santa Fe 2024-2026, Sorento 2021-2022, Telluride 2022, Stinger, Cadenza); 'Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling device' (Optima/Sportage 2017-2019, Forte 2019); 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (Kia 2023 onwards). Kia manuals add: 'Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.' Capacity varies by engine and model (about 6-13 US qt).
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (current manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manuals from about 2021 onward name DOT-4 and give the standard 'SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4'. Older US manuals (to about 2019: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, Sedona, Stinger, Forte, Elantra GT, Genesis sedan, G70) say 'FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'; the 2022/2024 Soul manuals say 'SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4'. DOT 4 satisfies every edition.

Used in: Palisade (2022-2025), Telluride (2022-2026)Shared engine — also sold as Hyundai

Kia EV6 (battery-electric, 2026-) · 2026 on

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant
Phosphate-based ethylene glycol coolant (antifreeze and water mixture) for aluminum radiators
Manufacturer-publishedSource
'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant' (2026 manual; 2022 manual: 'Ethylene glycol with phosphate-based coolant for cooling device'): 18.70 US qt (17.7 L) Standard 2WD, 18.91 US qt (17.9 L) Standard AWD, 20.50 US qt (19.4 L) Extended 2WD, 20.71 US qt (19.6 L) Extended AWD. No engine oil.
Brake fluid
DOT 4 LV · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6
Manufacturer-publishedSource
2022 manual: 0.53 ± 0.02 US qt (0.50 ± 0.02 L).

Used in: EV6 (2026-)

Kia EV9 / Niro EV (battery-electric, 2024-) · 2024 on

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant
Phosphate-based ethylene glycol coolant (antifreeze and water mixture) for aluminum radiators
Manufacturer-publishedSource
EV9 (2024): approx. 21.7 US qt (20.5 L) 2WD / 22.1 US qt (20.9 L) AWD; Niro EV (2024): approx. 15.1 US qt (14.3 L) without heat pump / 15.3 US qt (14.5 L) with heat pump. Both 'A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant'. No engine oil.
Brake fluid
DOT 4 LV · SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: EV9 (2024-), Niro EV (2024-)

Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a dealer or a parts catalog and haven't been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with your owner's manual or a dealer reading the VIN.

Common questions

What oil does a Kia take?

It depends on the engine. Across the 23 Kia engines we hold, the grades named are mostly 5W-30, 0W-20, 5W-20, with A5, A5/B5, C5. Find your engine above, or enter your VIN for the exact match.

How many quarts of oil does a Kia take?

It depends on the engine; the figures we hold are listed above with their sources. Your owner's manual gives the oil-change capacity.

Oil type and capacity by make