Complete Oil Specifications
Kia’s owner’s manual for the 2023 Sportage with the Smartstream G2.5 GDi engine calls for full synthetic SAE 0W-20 oil rated API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6. Engine oil drain-and-refill volume is 6.13 US qt (5.8 L).
When to Change the Oil
| Driving | Replace engine oil and filter |
|---|---|
| Normal | Every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months |
| Severe usage | Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months |
For the oil change, Kia’s severe schedule applies if you often drive on uphill, downhill or mountain roads, drive at high speed or with rapid acceleration and braking, or drive in stop-and-go traffic.
What We Couldn’t Confirm
- Whether 6.13 US qt includes the filter. Kia labels it “drain and refill”.
- OEM oil filter part number and drain plug torque. Neither appears in the owner’s manual pages used here.
FAQs
What oil does a 2023 Kia Sportage 2.5L take? Full synthetic SAE 0W-20 rated API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6.
How much oil does it take? 6.13 US qt (5.8 L) drain and refill.
How often should I change the oil? Every 8,000 miles or 12 months normally, or every 5,000 miles or 6 months under severe usage.