2019 Kia Sorento Oil Type & Capacity
The 2019 Kia Sorento oil type depends on the engine: the 2.4L takes 5W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 5W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the 3.3L takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the 3.3L takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the EX Sport, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the EX Sport, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the EX, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the EX, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the L takes 5W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the S, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the S, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the SX Limited, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the SX Limited, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the SX, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter); the SX, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.87 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- 3.3L: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- 3.3L: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- EX Sport, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- EX Sport, FWD: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- EX, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- EX, FWD: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- L: 5W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- S, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- S, FWD: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- SX Limited, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- SX Limited, FWD: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- SX, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
- SX, FWD: 5W-30, 6.87 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-20 | 5.07 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-20 | 5.07 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| 3.3L — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| 3.3L — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| EX Sport, 4WD — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| EX Sport, FWD — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| EX, 4WD — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| EX, FWD — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| L — 2.4L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-20 | 5.07 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| S, 4WD — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| S, FWD — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| SX Limited, 4WD — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| SX Limited, FWD — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| SX, 4WD — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
| SX, FWD — 3.3L Eng | API SM, if not availble, you can used API SN or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above SAE 5W-30 | 6.87 QTS. | — | If GL-4 is not available GL-5 may be used. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sorento
2019 Kia Sorento factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.35 quarts (7.9 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and distilled water. The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2019 Kia Sorento take?
It depends on the engine: 2.4L uses 5W-20; 2.4L uses 5W-20; 3.3L uses 5W-30; 3.3L uses 5W-30; EX Sport, 4WD uses 5W-30; EX Sport, FWD uses 5W-30; EX, 4WD uses 5W-30; EX, FWD uses 5W-30; L uses 5W-20; S, 4WD uses 5W-30; S, FWD uses 5W-30; SX Limited, 4WD uses 5W-30; SX Limited, FWD uses 5W-30; SX, 4WD uses 5W-30; SX, FWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2019 Kia Sorento take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.4L holds 5.07 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.07 quarts with filter; 3.3L holds 6.87 quarts with filter; 3.3L holds 6.87 quarts with filter; EX Sport, 4WD holds 6.87 quarts with filter; EX Sport, FWD holds 6.87 quarts with filter; EX, 4WD holds 6.87 quarts with filter; EX, FWD holds 6.87 quarts with filter; L holds 5.07 quarts with filter; S, 4WD holds 6.87 quarts with filter; S, FWD holds 6.87 quarts with filter; SX Limited, 4WD holds 6.87 quarts with filter; SX Limited, FWD holds 6.87 quarts with filter; SX, 4WD holds 6.87 quarts with filter; SX, FWD holds 6.87 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2019 Kia Sorento?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2019 Kia Sorento. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.