2009 Kia Sorento: What is the oil type and capacity?

The 2009 Kia Sorento useS5.5 quarts of SAE 5W-20 oil in the engine. Whenever You need to change it Kia recommends that You use synthetic oil. Synthetic oil is a newer type of oil that is engineered in a lab to give You greater wear protection and longer life compared to the older petroleum-based conventional option. This means that You should only need to change synthetic every 7,500 miles compared to the standard 3,500 to 5,000 miles with conventional. I recommend that You make an effort to check Your oil at least once a month. During this check You will want to make sure that it is full and free from any debris that could damage Your engine.