Kia introduced the Sportage frame SUV in 1993. Since then, the model has undergone several updates and since 2016 has been presented on the market in the 4th generation. For 14 years of release, its design has undergone radical changes, as well as the engine compartment. More details about the motors of the model and their maintenance (how much oil to pour) later in the article.
In the first generation (1993-2004), 2-liter Mazda engines were installed on the Sportage I: diesel with 83 hp. and gasoline with 117-128 hp, working with both mechanics and automatic. Four-wheel drive gave the car good off-road qualities and the SUV, built on the Mazda Bongo platform, quickly took a vacant niche in the market. The Sportage II debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. It differed from the previous generation in its large dimensions and transition to the class of "SUVs" by getting rid of the frame structure. Now the crossover is built on the same platform as the Hyundai Tussan and is available in both full- and front-wheel drive versions. Quite good dynamic performance was provided by a 142-horsepower gas engine with 2 liters of volume, a 175-horsepower 2.7-liter engine and a 2.0d turbodiesel with 112 horses in the asset. In 2007-2008, the SUV was facelifted twice, and in 2010 it was replaced by the third generation.
The Kia Sportage III is a small crossover that continued production until 2016. The presentation took place at an exhibition in Geneva and during this period the novelty shared the platform with the Hyundai ix35. In 2014, a cosmetic restyling took place. The Russian version of the car was equipped with 2-liter diesel (126 and 184 hp, fuel consumption 6.9 liters per 100 km) and gasoline (150 hp, fuel consumption 8.5 liters) automatic or mechanically operated engines. The next generation of the model was shown to the public at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Now the car is offered with 6 different power plants: 3 diesel and 3 petrol. In Russia, these are 2 petrol 1.6 and 2.0 liters (177 and 150 hp) and 1 turbodiesel 2.0d (185 hp).
Generation I (1993-2004)
DOHC / 2.0FED 2.0 engines
- , 10W-40
- How many liters of oil in the engine (total volume): 4.9 liters.
Generation II (2004-2010)
G4GC 2.0 engine
- What kind of engine oil is filled from the factory (original): Synthetics 5W30
- Oil types (viscosity): 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40
- How many liters of oil in the engine (total volume): 4.0 liters.
- Oil consumption per 1000 km: up to 1000 ml.
- When to change the oil: 10000-15000
G6BA 2.7 engine
- What kind of engine oil is filled from the factory (original): Synthetics 5W30
- Oil types (viscosity): 5W-30, 5W-40
- How many liters of oil in the engine (total volume): 4.5 liters.
- Oil consumption per 1000 km: up to 1000 ml.
- When to change the oil: 10000-15000
Generation III (2010-2016)
G4FD 1.6 engine
- What kind of engine oil is filled from the factory (original): Synthetics 5W40
- Oil types (viscosity): 5W-30, 5W-40
- How many liters of oil in the engine (total volume): 3.3 liters.
- Oil consumption per 1000 km: up to 1000 ml.
- When to change the oil: 7500-15000
Greetings to the readers of our portal, in this article we will select oils for Kia Sportage. There are 4 generations at the moment. For each machine, you need to choose your lubricants based on the classification and manufacturer's recommendations.
KIA Sportage 2 (2004-2010)
Let's go over the main classifications for 4 types of internal combustion engines:
- Gasoline - 2.0-2.7
By API: SJ, SL, SM, SN.
According to ILSAC: GF-3, GF-4 and (up arrow means more recent classifications).
SAE: 0W40, 5W50 - Diesel 2.0 with W.G.T(turbocharger wastegate) & 2.0 s V.G.T no CPF
API: CH-4 and.
According to ACEA: B4 and. - Diesel 2.0 with V.G.T(variable geometry turbocharger) with CPF
According to ACEA: C3 and up.
Table 1. To reduce fuel consumption, it is recommended to fill in SAE 5W20 for gasoline engines Well, depending on the temperature in your area, you need to select the appropriate engine oil. For reference, the table shows the temperature conditions in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
KIA Sportage 3 (2010-2013)
Lubricant for SL Kia models:
- Gasoline - 1.6-2.0
According to ACEA: A5 (sometimes A3 is possible)
SAE: 5W30, 5W40 - Diesel - 1.7-2.0 with DPF(diesel particulate filter)
ACEA: C3
SAE: see table 2 - Diesel - 1.7-2.0 without DPF
ACEA: B4
For Generation SL, oils labeled Engrgy Conserving Oil can be used
table 2 KIA Sportage 3 (from 2014)
- Gasoline - 2.0-2.4
By API: SM (for a volume of 2.4, SL is acceptable)
By ILSAC: GF-4 and
ACEA: A5 and
SAE: 5W20,5W30 - Diesel with DPF
ACEA: C2, C3
SAE: 0W30-15W40 - Diesel without DPF
ACEA: B4
Table 3 KIA Sportage 4 (from 2015)
To select an oil depending on the temperature regime, look at Table 4. In the text, the SAE viscosity will be written in letters (B, C, D) for gasoline engines.
- Petrol- 1.6 GDI & T-GDI (Australia, Africa, Russia, Asia, Pacific)
ACEA: A5 and
SAE: 5W40 (C) - ICE - 1.6 GDI & T-GDI (Europe, Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran)
ACEA: A5 and
SAE: 5W30, 5W40 (C) - ICE - 2.0 MPI (Middle East Countries, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran)
ACEA: A5 and
SAE: 5W30 (C) - ICE - 2.0 MPI (Australia, Africa, General Export Region, Russia, Asia, Pacific Region)
By API: SM
According to ILSAC: CF-4 and, 5W20 (B)
ACEA: A5, 5W30 (B) - ICE - 2.0 MPI (Europe)
By API: SM
According to ILSAC: CF-4 and, 5W20 (D)
ACEA: A5, 5W30 (D) - ICE - 2.4 GDI (Europe)
ACEA: A5 and (C) - Diesel- 1.7 TCI & 2.0 TCI with DPF (Particulate Filter)
ACEA: C2, C3 - ICE - 2.0 TCI without DPF
ACEA: B4
Here is a table by which you can navigate for the 4th generation KIA Sportage.
Table 4 If I have a 1.6 GDI engine, then I will be guided by the letter (C). For year round use 5W30 & 5W40 should be used. Choose what is affordable and affordable. The most important thing when choosing an oil is the quality of the oil. Buy in trusted stores.
Motor oils that are often filled by drivers
- LIQUI MOLY 5w40
- LIQUI MOLY 5W30
- Motul 8100 ECO-clean 5w30
- Motul 8100 ECO-NERGY 5W-30
- Motul 8100 X-clean 5w30
- Shell Helix Ultra 5W30
- Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40
- Shell Helix Ultra 0w-40
- Shell Helix Diesel Ultra AB-L 5W-30
- Shell Helix Diesel Ultra 5W40
- ZIC XQ 5W-40
- Hyundai Premium DPF Diesel 5W-30
- TotaL QUARTZ 9000 ENERGY 5W-40
- TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 ENERGY HKS G-310 5W-30
- Castrol Edge 0W30
What kind of oil do you add to Sportage?
The Kia Sportage is a very innovative car in technical terms, and therefore the requirements for its maintenance are appropriate. For example, special attention should be paid to the quality of the engine oil for the Sportage. When choosing an oil, it is advisable to take into account not only its type (synthetics, mineral water or semi-synthetics), but also parameters such as class, viscosity and tolerance. Consider the recommended parameters of the oil to be filled in, separate for each generation of Kia Sportage.
Sportage lineup 2005-2010
The first generation car was equipped with gasoline-type engines with a volume of 2.0 and 2.7 liters. For them, you should choose oils according to certain standards:
- API classification - in this case, classes SJ, SL or higher are suitable
- ILSAC Rate - GF-3 or higher will work
- SAE classification oW-40 or 5W-50
The following classes are provided for 2.0 diesels equipped with a turbine with a bypass valve (W. G.T.):
- API - CH-4 or higher
- ACEA - B4
For more modern 2.0 l diesel engines equipped with a variable geometry turbine (V.G.T) and a particulate filter (CPF), the following class is provided:
ACEA - C3
For 2.0 liter diesel engines equipped with a variable geometry turbine, but without a particulate filter, the following oil standards are suitable:
- API - CH-4 or higher
- ACEA - B4
According to official data, as well as according to the opinion of experienced motorists, owners of Kia Sportage of the specified model year are recommended to fill in SAE 10W-30 oil for diesel engines at temperatures from - (minus) 20 to +40 degrees. If the ambient temperature is from - (minus) 30 to +50 degrees, in this case you should pay attention to oil with SAE 5W-30 or 5W-20 parameters.
Sportage lineup 2010-2013
For the family of gasoline internal combustion engines with a volume of 1.6 and 2.0 liters: ACEA - A5, A3
For 1.7 and 2.0 liter diesel engines equipped with DPF (particulate filter): ACEA - C3
For 1.7 and 2.0 liter diesel engines not equipped with DPF (particulate filter): ACEA - B4
With a rational selection of oil, the following features must be taken into account:
- It is allowed to use mixtures with the inscription Energy Conserving Oil on the packaging.
- The manufacturer advises to fill in an original oil approved by Kia
- The better the oil, the less its consumption will be.
- Oil overruns are common on a new car, especially during the break-in period.
To summarize, the owners of the second generation Kia Sportage can be advised an oil with parameters 10W-30 - diesel engines with a volume of 1.7 liters. This oil is designed for ambient temperatures from - (minus) 20 to +40 degrees. For diesel 2-liter engines, a similar marking is suitable.
Lineup Kia Sportage SL FL 2014-2017:
For gasoline power plants with a volume of 2.0 liters:
- API - SM
- ILSAC - GF-4
- ACEA - A5
Gasoline internal combustion engines with a volume of 2.4 liters:
- API - SM, SL
- ILSAC - GF-4 or higher
Diesel engines with particulate filter:
- ACEA - C3 and C2
For diesel engines without a particulate filter:
- ACEA - B4
- SAE 5W-20
- API - SM
- ILSAC - GF-4
For a crossover of the specified year of manufacture, equipped with a gasoline engine, it is recommended to fill in SAE 5W-20 oil with temperature support from - (minus) 7 to +50 degrees. Alternatively, SAE 5W or 5W-30 oil can be advised if the ambient temperature is in the range from - (minus) 30 to +50 degrees.
Lineup Kia Sportage QLE 2016-2017:
For cars with a gasoline engine 1.6 (for Australia, Africa, Russia, Asia and the Pacific)
- ACEA - A5
- SAE 5W 40
For cars with 1.6 petrol engines (for India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran and the Middle East):
- ACEA - A5
- SAE 5W-30
With a gasoline engine 1.6 (for Europe):
- ACEA - A5
- SAE 5W-30
For gasoline 2.0 engines (For Australia, Africa, Russia, Asia and the Pacific):
- API - SM
- ILSAC - GF-4, 5W-20
- ACEA A5 - 5W-30
For gasoline engines 2.4 liters: ACEA - A5 or higher
For 1.7 liter diesels: ACEA - C2 and C3
For two-liter diesel engines with particulate filter: ACEA - C2 and C3
For two-liter diesel engines without a particulate filter: ACEA - B4
Based on the specified parameters, let's name a suitable oil using the example of a Kia Sportage 2017 with a 2-liter gasoline engine. For such an internal combustion engine, a product with parameters 5W-30 or 5W-20 is suitable.
Here is another example of a car with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine (for Europe). Such a motor supports SAE 5W-30 oil, designed for temperatures from - (minus) 30 to +50 degrees. If the temperature ranges from - (minus) 7 to +50 degrees, then 20W-50 oil must be filled.
Mobil, Lukoil, Castrol, Kixx, Xado, ZIC, G-Energy.
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When choosing a motor, you need to take into account not only the basic base (synthetics, semi-synthetics, mineral) but also other parameters. For each type of engine, such lubrication parameters as: type, class, viscosity, tolerances are important. In our article you will find the parameters of the recommended engine oil for the Kia Sportage.
According to the manual for the car, the manufacturer recommended using motor oils for Kia Sportage that meet the requirements:
- For 2.0L and 2.7L petrol powertrains:
- in accordance with the API classification - classes SJ, SL or higher;
- according to ILSAC standards - GF-3 or higher;
- according to SAE classification 0W-40 or 5W-50.
- For 2.0L diesel engines with W.G.T (turbocharger wastegate):
- according to API standards - CH-4 or higher;
- according to ACEA - B4.
- For 2.0L diesel engines with V.G.T (Variable Geometry Turbocharger) equipped with CPF (Diesel Catalyst Particulate Filter):
- according to ACEA - C3.
- For diesel engines 2.0L with V.G.T (variable geometry turbocharger), without CPF (complete with particulate filter for diesel catalyst):
- in accordance with API standard - CH-4 or higher;
The viscosity parameters of the motor oil are selected from the data in Table 1.
Table 1. Kinematic viscosity at different temperature conditions overboard.
* 1 - reducing the consumption of the fuel mixture, contributes to the use of a lubricant that meets the requirements:
- according to the SAE 5W-30 system;
- in accordance with the API classification - SJ or SL;
- according to ILSAC standards - GF-3.
* 2 - it is permissible to use the car oil in extremely cold conditions. At the same time, constant high loads and driving at high speed should not be allowed.
According to the data in Table 1, the manufacturer recommends to fill in SAE 10W-30 engine fluid for diesel-powered power units in the temperature range from -20 0 С to + 40 0 С. At temperatures from -30 0 С (or less) to + 50 0 С (or more) SAE 5W-30 or 5W-20 should be used. The calculation of viscosities for other temperature regimes is carried out in the same way.
Kia Sportage SL 2010-2013 model years
In the operating instructions for the car, the parameters of the recommended engine oil for the Kia Sportage are as follows:
- Gasoline-powered 1.6L and 2.0L powertrains:
- according to ACEA - A5, if specified engine oil is not available, it is permissible to fill with ACEA - A3 grease.
- Diesel engines 1.7L or 2.0L equipped with D.P.F (particulate filter):
- according to ACEA classification - C3;
- Diesel engines 1.7L or 2.0L without D.P.F (particulate filter):
- according to ACEA classification - B4.
When choosing a car oil, consider the following nuances:
- it is permissible to use engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil (energy saving);
- it is better to pour original oils approved for Kia Sportage;
- the consumption of lubricant depends on its quality, viscosity characteristics, driving style and ambient temperature;
- when running in a new engine, more motor oil is consumed;
- the viscosity of the engine fluid is selected from table 2.
Table 2. The relationship between the kinematic viscosity of engine oils and the temperature outside the vehicle. According to table 2, for example, for 1.7L diesel engines it is necessary to pour 10W-30 liquid in the temperature range from -20 0 С to + 40 0 С. Oil with the same marking, but for diesel engines 2.0L is poured at a temperature - 17 0 С to + 40 0 С. Selection for other climatic conditions is made in the same way.
Kia Sportage SL FL 2014-2017 model years
For this car model, the manufacturer recommended filling in motor oils that meet the parameters:
- Gasoline 2.0L car engines:
- API system - SM;
- in accordance with ILSAC standards - GF-4 (or higher);
- according to ACEA classification - A5 (or higher).
- 2.4L petrol engines:
- according to the API - SM system, in the absence of the specified class of lubricant, it is allowed to use SL;
- in accordance with ILSAC standards - GF-4 or higher.
- Diesel car engines equipped with D.P.F (particulate filter):
- according to ACEA classification - C3 or C2.
- Diesel car engines not equipped with D.P.F (particulate filter):
- according to ACEA classification - B4.
The selection of a motor oil according to its viscosity characteristics is made from table 3.
Table 3. Dependence of viscosity on the temperature regime at which the car will be operated. * 1 - oil filling with the following parameters helps to reduce the consumption of the combustible mixture:
- according to SAE 5W-20 classification;
- in accordance with API - SM;
- according to the ILSAC standard - GF-4.
From the data in Table 3, it follows, for example, at temperatures from -7 0 С to +50 0 С (and more), for gasoline engines use a grease marked SAE 5W-20. And in the temperature range from -30 0 С (or less) to +50 0 С (and higher), fill in SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 motor oil.
Kia Sportage QLE 2016-2017 model years
- Gasoline car engines 1.6 GDI (Australia, Africa, General Export Region, Russia, Asia, Pacific Region):
- according to ACEA classification - A5 or higher
- according to the SAE 5W-40 (C) specification.
- Gasoline car engines 1.6 GDI (Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran):
- according to ACEA - A5 or higher;
- according to the SAE 5W-30 (C) standard.
- 1.6 GDI gasoline engines (Europe):
- according to ACEA classification - A5 or higher;
- according to SAE 5W-30 (C).
- 1.6 T-GDI gasoline engines (Australia, Africa, General Export Region, Russia, Asia, Pacific):
- in accordance with ACEA - A5 or higher;
- according to SAE 5W-40 (C).
- Gasoline 1.6 T-GDI engines (Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran):
- ACEA standard - A5 or higher;
- according to SAE 5W-40 (C) classification.
- 1.6 T-GDI petrol engines (Europe):
- in accordance with the requirements of ACEA - A5 or higher;
- according to SAE 5W-30 (C).
- 2.0 MPI Gasoline Engines (Australia, Africa, General Export Region, Russia, Asia, Pacific):
- according to API requirements - SM;
- in accordance with ILSAC standards - GF-4 or higher, with 5W-20 (B);
- ACEA A5 or higher with 5W-30 (B).
- 2.0 MPI gasoline engines (Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran):
- ACEA classification - A5 or higher;
- according to SAE 5W-30 (C).
- Gasoline engines 2.0 MPI (Europe):
- according to the API standard - SM;
- in accordance with ILSAC - GF-4 or higher with 5W-20 (D);
- according to ACEA classification - A5 or higher with 5W-30 (D).
- Gasoline engines 2.4 GDI:
- ACEA - A5 or higher (C).
- Diesel-powered 1.7 TCI powertrains:
- 2.0 TCI Diesel Powertrains with Diesel Particulate Filter:
- according to the ACEA system - C2 or C3.
- Diesel 2.0 TCI powertrains, not equipped with a particulate filter:
- in accordance with ACEA - B4.
All the indicated viscosities must be compared with the data in Table 4. It is possible to select the required engine lubricant according to the viscosity characteristics taking into account the temperature at which the vehicle will be used, pay attention to the letters (C, D, B) near the viscosities of motor oils, they will facilitate the calculation.
Table 4. Operating temperature range for recommended engine oil viscosities. According to table 4, for example, for 2.0 MPI engines running on gasoline (Australia, Africa, general export region, Russia, Asia, the Pacific region), 5W-30 or 5W-20 is suitable at temperatures outside the car from -30 0 From (or less) to +50 0 C (and above).
For 1.6 T-GDI engines running on gasoline (Europe), SAE 5W-30 lubricant is used at temperature conditions from -30 0 С (or less) to + 50 0 С (and higher). If the temperature is from -7 0 С to +50 0 С (and more), then in the cell of the plate with the letter designation (С) you need to select the 20W-50 motor oil. The selection of other viscosities of engine oils is carried out in the same way.
Conclusion
The density of the lubricant determines its ability to fill the gaps in the friction units of the motor, as well as the speed of pumping the car oil through the lubrication system. The recommended engine oil for Kia Sportage is selected taking into account the technical characteristics of the power unit. The car manufacturer draws attention in the operating instructions to the need to take into account the season outside the vehicle. Based on the data in the manual tables, liquid oils are used for the winter, and thicker motor oils are poured in the summer. All-season lubrication is intermediate between winter and summer fluids.
Car owners who bought a used car sooner or later face an important question - how much oil to fill in the 2.0 Kia Sportage 3 gasoline engine! An article about gasoline engines.
Engine oil volume
The fact is that two types of engine oil pan with an oil volume were installed on pre-styling Sportages: 4L or 6L.
The pallets differ in the amount of oil filled in and the presence of a level sensor. The first option is volume 4 liters... And the second - a car produced since mid-2011 (model year 12) has already installed a pallet with an increased volume - 6 liters and a dipstick with a red ring.
On restyled sportage editions starting in 2014, the G4NA (NU) engine was returned back 4 liters oils.
Each pallet comes with a different feeler gauge that differs in length. But if you read the KIA forums, people write: they come across completely different settings, i.e. large pallet and small dipstick, and vice versa.
Sump with oil volume 4.1
If you determine that a small pallet is installed, without a sensor, the original number of which is 21510-25001, then you will need a maximum of engine oil 4.1 liters... Oil filter: 26300-35503.
With such a pallet, in theory, the probe 26611-2G020 should be installed.
Pallet with increased volume 215102G100
If a pan 21510-2G100 is installed, then oil must be filled in maximum 6.5 liters... The probe should be: 26611-2G100. As a rule, cars produced after mid-2011. The filter will be required: 26300-35530.
If you are still not sure about the amount of oil in the engine, then it is better to buy two 4 liter canisters, and fill in already, in fact, how much will merge. The remaining oil will remain for the next change.
My Mid 2011 AWD Sportage has a large pallet and a dipstick with a red handle. I flooded 6.5 liters oil to the maximum level on the dipstick. Photo report on the replacement.
Engine oil selection
The choice of oil is already a purely personal matter for everyone, but I tend to the original Hyundai oil Turbo SYN Gasoline 5W-30, which fits the ACEA A5 classification. Well, this is my personal choice! In my opinion, the best price-quality ratio.
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