2018 Kia Niro Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Kia Niro takes 0W-20 motor oil — 4.01 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
0W-20 — 4.01 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX | API - SN or ACEA C2 SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.01 QTS. | — | — |
| FE | API - SN or ACEA C2 SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.01 QTS. | — | — |
| LX | API - SN or ACEA C2 SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.01 QTS. | — | — |
| Plug-In Hybrid EX | API - SN or ACEA C2 SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.01 QTS. | — | — |
| Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium | API - SN or ACEA C2 SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.01 QTS. | — | — |
| Plug-In Hybrid LX | API - SN or ACEA C2 SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.01 QTS. | — | — |
| Touring | API - SN or ACEA C2 SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.01 QTS. | — | — |
| Touring Graphite Edition | API - SN or ACEA C2 SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 4.01 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Niro
2018 Kia Niro factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.31 quarts (5.97 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Kia Niro take?
The 2018 Kia Niro takes 0W-20 motor oil (API - SN or ACEA C2 SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2018 Kia Niro take?
The 2018 Kia Niro holds 4.01 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Kia Niro?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Kia Niro. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.