What oil does a 2014 Kia Sorento use?
The 2014 Kia Sorento oil type and capacity iS-10w-30 and 5.5 quarts for the 3.5 L engine. Your oil needs to be changed eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb.
How do you change the oil in a Kia Sorento?
For most Kias, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Kia Sorento oil filter wrench. If your Sorento is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Sorento.
What kind of engine does a Kia Sorento 2.4 have?
Owners of other Hyundai and Kia vehicles equipped with the Theta II 2.4 liter inline four cylinder engine such as the Sonata, Santa Fe, Optima, Rondo, Cadenza, Sportage, Tucson and Forte may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.
Where is the oil filter located on a Hyundai Tucson?
Slide under the front passenger side of the engine bay. There is a cut out section of the plastic under engine cover closer to the rear of the vehicle for the oil drain bolt. The oil filter access panel is located just in front of the oil drain bolt.
What kind of oil does a Kia Rondo use?
Most Kias have the oil type printed on the oil cap – it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40. If it isn’t printed on the oil cap, check your owners manual for the exact type before adding new oil.
For most Kias, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Kia Sorento oil filter wrench. If your Sorento is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Sorento.
Slide under the front passenger side of the engine bay. There is a cut out section of the plastic under engine cover closer to the rear of the vehicle for the oil drain bolt. The oil filter access panel is located just in front of the oil drain bolt.
Owners of other Hyundai and Kia vehicles equipped with the Theta II 2.4 liter inline four cylinder engine such as the Sonata, Santa Fe, Optima, Rondo, Cadenza, Sportage, Tucson and Forte may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.
How do you fix a leaking oil filter?
Replace Filter – Add oil to the new oil filter and insert it 8. Remove Oil Cap – Take off the oil fill cap 9. Add Oil – Determine the correct oil type and add oil 10. Replace Cap – Put the oil fill cap back on the engine 11. Leak Inspection – Start vehicle and visually inspect for leaks 12.