2002 Kia Magentis Oil Type & Capacity
The 2002 Kia Magentis oil type depends on the engine: the LX, 2.4 6, Automatic takes (N/A with filter); the LX, 2.4 6, Standard takes (N/A with filter); the LX, 2.7 8 takes (N/A with filter); the SE, 2.4 6, Automatic takes (N/A with filter); the SE, 2.4 6, Standard takes (N/A with filter); the SE, 2.7 8 takes (N/A with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- LX, 2.4 6, Automatic: , N/A with filter
- LX, 2.4 6, Standard: , N/A with filter
- LX, 2.7 8: , N/A with filter
- SE, 2.4 6, Automatic: , N/A with filter
- SE, 2.4 6, Standard: , N/A with filter
- SE, 2.7 8: , N/A with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX, 2.4 6, Automatic | N/A | — | — | |
| LX, 2.4 6, Standard | N/A | — | — | |
| LX, 2.7 8 | N/A | — | — | |
| SE, 2.4 6, Automatic | N/A | — | — | |
| SE, 2.4 6, Standard | N/A | — | — | |
| SE, 2.7 8 | N/A | — | — |
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2002 Kia Magentis factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
N/A (N/A)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2002 Kia Magentis take?
It depends on the engine: LX, 2.4 6, Automatic uses ; LX, 2.4 6, Standard uses ; LX, 2.7 8 uses ; SE, 2.4 6, Automatic uses ; SE, 2.4 6, Standard uses ; SE, 2.7 8 uses .
How much oil does a 2002 Kia Magentis take?
Capacity depends on the engine: LX, 2.4 6, Automatic holds N/A with filter; LX, 2.4 6, Standard holds N/A with filter; LX, 2.7 8 holds N/A with filter; SE, 2.4 6, Automatic holds N/A with filter; SE, 2.4 6, Standard holds N/A with filter; SE, 2.7 8 holds N/A with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2002 Kia Magentis?
Yes. The factory-specified viscosity is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2002 Kia Magentis. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.