Kia Optima Oil Type & Capacity
The Kia Optima takes 0W-30 or 10W-40 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.3-5.6 qt with a filter change, on 2017-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2011-2016 models use 0W-30 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 (4.2-5.6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2026 | 0W-30 / 10W-40 / 5W-30 | 4.3-5.6 qt |
| 2011-2016 | 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 4.2-5.6 qt |
| 2007-2010 | 5W-30 | 4.5-4.8 qt |
| 2003-2006 | 5W-30 | 4.5 qt |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.
Every Optima year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Kia Optima take?
The Kia Optima takes 0W-30 or 10W-40 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.3-5.6 qt with a filter change, on 2017-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2011-2016 models use 0W-30 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 (4.2-5.6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Kia Optima take?
About 4.3-5.6 qt with a filter change on 2017-2026 models, and 4.2-5.6 qt on 2011-2016 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Kia Optima?
Yes. We record 4 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2017-2026: 0W-30/10W-40/5W-30; 2011-2016: 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30; 2007-2010: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.