What kind of oil does the 2015 Kia Sportage take?

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Nick B. January 19, 2021
Depending on a few factors, Your 2015 Kia Sportage may have either a 2.0L 4Cylinder engine or a larger 2.4L 4Cylinder. Each requires a different type of motor oil, though the capacities are the same. 5.1 quarts of SAE 5W-30 full synthetic in the 2.0L, and 5.1 quarts of SAE 5W-20 in the 2.4L. In either case, You can substitute oil with a weight of +10, but it's not recommended if You can avoid it. That means that SAE 5W-30 can be short-term swapped for SAE 5W-20, and SAE 5W-40 can be swapped for SAE 5W-30. Try to avoid this though, since using higher viscosity oil means more friction, which means more wear and tear, which means more chance of an early engine failure over time.
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Jane G. August 29, 2019
The engine oil recommendations for the 2015 Kia Sportage varies by trim levels because of the different engines. The EX and LX models take a 5W-20 or 5W-30 viscosity. The recommended oil for the SX model is a 5W-30 or 5W-40 viscosity.
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