2005 Kia Sportage Oil Type & Capacity
The 2005 Kia Sportage oil type depends on the engine: the EX, AWD takes 5W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the EX, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.7 3, AWD takes 5W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.7 3, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- EX, AWD: 5W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- EX, FWD: 5W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Standard: 5W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Standard: 5W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Standard: 5W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Standard: 5W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.7 3, AWD: 5W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.7 3, FWD: 5W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX, AWD — 2.7L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | — | — |
| EX, FWD — 2.7L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2.7 3, AWD — 2.7L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2.7 3, FWD — 2.7L Eng | API - SJ,SL or higher, ILSAC GF-3 or higher, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sportage
2005 Kia Sportage factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2005 Kia Sportage take?
It depends on the engine: EX, AWD uses 5W-20; EX, FWD uses 5W-20; LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 2.7 3, AWD uses 5W-20; LX, 2.7 3, FWD uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2005 Kia Sportage take?
Capacity depends on the engine: EX, AWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; EX, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2.7 3, AWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; LX, 2.7 3, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2005 Kia Sportage?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2005 Kia Sportage. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.