The 2005 Kia Sorento oil type and capacity iS5W-20 and 4.6 quarts. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be issues with the engine. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. Bad oil can cause the engine to fail. A normal problem is a nasty burning smell. This needs to be looked into as soon as possible or the car might explode. You could experience terrible gas mileage. Knocking noise may come about from the engine.
The 2005 Kia Sorento's standard engine the 3.5L V6 needs 4.6 quarts of synthetic oil. Kia approved several weights based on the type of weather the vehicle is being driven in: for below 14 F use 5W20 below 50 F use 5W30 below 68 F use 5W40 from -25 F to 40 F use 10W30 above -13 F use 10W40 or 10W50 above 5 F use 15W40 or 15W50 and above 14 F use 20W40 or 20W50.
Daniel
June 5, 2020
Is the 5w-30 ok for my Kia serento2005
Ben
September 26, 2022
For real top answer change your oil every 5 to 10 thousand miles and if you don't your car will explode maybe if you change your oil every 3000 miles your engine will last alot longer and no your car won't explode if you don't change your oil the engine will get worn out and cease to run
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