Complete Oil Specifications
Kia’s owner’s manual for the 2024 Telluride with the (Gasoline) 3.8 GDi engine calls for full synthetic SAE 5W-30 meeting ACEA A5. Engine oil drain-and-refill volume is 7.08 US qt (6.7 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 |
Severe usage covers the driving conditions listed in the manual’s severe-maintenance chart.
What We Couldn’t Confirm
- Whether 7.08 US qt (6.7 L) 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 2024 Kia Telluride 3.8L take? Full synthetic SAE 5W-30 meeting ACEA A5.
How much oil does it take? 7.08 US qt (6.7 L) drain and refill.
How often should I change the oil? Every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months normally, or every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months under severe usage.