2008 Kia Sportage Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Kia Sportage oil type depends on the engine: the EX, AWD takes 5W-20 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the EX, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2.0 2, AWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2.0 2, FWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2.0 4, AWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2.0 4, FWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2.7 3, AWD takes 5W-20 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2.7 3, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.8 quarts qt 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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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 2008 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.
What is the oil capacity of a 2008 Kia Sportage?
Oil 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 2008 Kia Sportage?
Most 2008 Kia Sportage owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Kia recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Kia Sportage?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Kia Sportage. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.