Kia Sportage Oil Type & Capacity
The Kia Sportage takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2017-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2010-2016 models use 0W-30 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 (3.8-8.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2026 | 5W-30 | 5.1 qt |
| 2010-2016 | 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 3.8-8.5 qt |
| 2004-2009 | 5W-30 | 4.2-4.8 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 Sportage year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Kia Sportage take?
The Kia Sportage takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2017-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2010-2016 models use 0W-30 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 (3.8-8.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Kia Sportage take?
About 5.1 qt with a filter change on 2017-2026 models, and 3.8-8.5 qt on 2010-2016 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 Sportage?
Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2017-2026: 5W-30; 2010-2016: 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30; 2004-2009: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.