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Recommended 2016 Kia Sorento Engine Oil Capacity & Type

Hyundai / Theta / Series 2 / G4KE
Displacement - 2.4L I-4
Power - 177 hp
Torque - 170 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 5.1 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-30
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 30 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 8.3 quarts
Hyundai / Lambda / GDi / G6DM
Displacement - 3.3L V-6
Power - 290 hp
Torque - 255 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 6.0 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-30
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 30 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 9.8 quarts

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- 40% more protection than industry standards with enhanced anti-wear additives that build a bonus layer of defense between critical moving parts within your engine

- Resist oil breakdown 10X better than industry standards with a combination of premium antioxidants that fight oil breakdown and degradation

- 25% better protection against deposits with extra engine-cleaning detergents

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- Valvoline Premium Blue Engine oil is The Only One exclusively endorsed and recommended by Cummins

- Strong shear stability provides stay-in-grade performance

- Outstanding wear protection

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- 40% BETTER WEAR PROTECTION than the industry standard with enhanced anti-wear additives, keeping critical engine components safe and preventing metal surfaces from making contact

- EXCEPTIONAL TEMPERATURE PROTECTION no matter the weather with superior viscosity modifiers to ensure oil flows more easily, coats more completely, and resists thermal breakdown even in the fiercest dr...

- ENHANCED FRICTION PERFORMANCE HELPS MAXIMIZE POWER with advanced friction-fighting agents that properly lubricate moving parts and help your older engine maintain its horsepower to perform its best fo...

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- Rapid oil delivery at low temperatures, high lubrication reliability at high and low temperatures

- Long engine service life due to high level of protection against wear, mixable and compatible with commercially-available engine oils

- Outstanding engine cleanliness, tested with catalytic converters and performance proved with turbochargers

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Oil filters - See more

- EASY INSTALLATION: Engine oil filter comes with Suregrip non-slip surface making it easy to remove and implement your filter without slippery mess ups. Perfect for the DIYer like yourself, just screw...

- DURABLE DUAL LAYER: Compare to standard oil filters, FRAM Ultra Synthetic provides 99%+ filtration efficiency with pleated media that entraps all kinds of dirt and exhaust for a cleaner output.

- SUPERIOR ENGINE PROTECTION: FRAM car oil filter is composed of a slick silicone anti-drainback valve, delivering superior start-up engine protection with up to 3X the hot oil resistance. Keep your fil...

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- TOP QUALITY / OEM PRODUCT

- Do you want to avoid damage to your vehicle's engine? Replacing the oil filter is even more important than changing the air or fuel filter. This OEM filter will protect your vehicle by keeping harmful...

- As for the DRAIN PLUG CRUSH WASHER GASKET many people take it for granted that aluminum and copper do not need to be replaced. However, they do "harden". Yes, you may be able to reuse the old one 1 or...

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- Proven protection for up to 10,000 miles

- Engineered for use with conventional or synthetic motor oil

- A special blend of fibers and resin creates a proprietary filter media that captures 95% of dirt particles that can cause harmful engine wear

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- Proven protection for up to 10,000 miles

- Engineered for use with conventional or synthetic motor oil

- A special blend of fibers and resin creates a proprietary filter media that captures 95% of dirt particles that can cause harmful engine wear

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Changing oil is an important maintenance task for any Kia Sorento vehicle. Oil lubricates and cools the engine, increasing performance and extending its life. The 2016 Kia Sorento oil capacity depends on the specific engine.

However, finding the right oil capacity is only one step of the process. Also pay attention to the recommended oil viscosity and type for your 2016 Kia Sorento as well as the torque required for the oil drain plug.

Browse the charts to determine how much oil your 2016 Kia Sorento takes and check other oil related specifications.