What kind of oil does the 2001 Kia Sportage use?

The 2001 Kia Sportage has a 2.0 L 4Cylinder engine that needS-10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil. The capacity for the vehicle iS4.4 quarts with a filter and the torque for the drain plug is 26 ft/lbs. The meaning of 10W-40 is that 10 is the thickness or the viscosity of the oil at startup, w is for winter and 40 is the thickness or the viscosity at operating speeds. You should use oil in vehicles because it helps to keep the engine clean and parts lubricated. Oil won't last forever though and You need to regularly change it every once in a while. The cost of a change is anywhere from $40 to $50 in labor costs if taken to a mechanic.