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Kia Sorento

Maintenance specs for 13 variants of the Kia Sorento — from 2003 to 2026.

20032006 Kia Sorento

3.5L V6 (G6CU) · RWD

192 hp / 217 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt
Filter26300-35503

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-III
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeEthylene glycol (green)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPSF-III
Capacity36 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/70R16
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 245/70R16 tires

Battery

Group size124R
CCA700 A
Shop group 124R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20032006 Kia Sorento

3.5L V6 (G6CU) · 4WD

192 hp / 217 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt
Filter26300-35503

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-III
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeEthylene glycol (green)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPSF-III
Capacity36 oz

Differentials

Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidSAE 80W-90 GL-4

Fuel

Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/70R16
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 245/70R16 tires

Battery

Group size124R
CCA700 A
Shop group 124R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20072009 Kia Sorento

3.3L V6 (G6DB) · FWD

242 hp / 226 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity5.5 qt
Filter26300-35503

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-III
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity8.8 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPSF-III
Capacity36 oz

Fuel

Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/65R17
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 245/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size124R
CCA700 A
Shop group 124R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20072009 Kia Sorento

3.8L V6 (G6DA) · 4WD

262 hp / 260 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity5.9 qt
Filter26300-35503

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-III
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity8.8 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPSF-III
Capacity36 oz

Differentials

Front fluidSAE 75W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 75W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidSAE 75W-90 GL-4

Fuel

Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/65R17
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 245/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size124R
CCA700 A
Shop group 124R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20112015 Kia Sorento

2.4L GDI I4 (G4KJ) · FWD

191 hp / 181 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity4.8 qt
Filter26300-35503

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-IV
Drain & fill3.8 qt
Full capacity8.4 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity8.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPSF-IV
Capacity34 oz

Fuel

Tank18.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/65R17
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 235/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size124R
CCA700 A
Shop group 124R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger16"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20112015 Kia Sorento

3.3L V6 (G6DH) · AWD

290 hp / 252 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity6 qt
Filter26300-35503

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-IV
Drain & fill3.8 qt
Full capacity8.8 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPSF-IV
Capacity36 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 75W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidCoupling Fluid

Fuel

Tank18.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/55R19
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 235/55R19 tires

Battery

Group size124R
CCA700 A
Shop group 124R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger16"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20162020 Kia Sorento

2.0L Turbocharged I4 (G4KH) · FWD

240 hp / 260 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.1 qt
Filter26300-35503

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-IV
Drain & fill3.8 qt
Full capacity8.4 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity8.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank18.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/55R19
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 235/55R19 tires

Battery

Group size124R
CCA700 A
Shop group 124R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger16"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20162020 Kia Sorento

2.4L GDI I4 (G4KJ) · FWD

185 hp / 178 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity4.8 qt
Filter26300-35503

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-IV
Drain & fill3.8 qt
Full capacity8.4 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity8.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank18.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/65R17
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 235/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size124R
CCA700 A
Shop group 124R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger16"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20162020 Kia Sorento

3.3L V6 (G6DH) · AWD

290 hp / 252 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity6 qt
Filter26300-35503

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-IV-RR
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9.2 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 75W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidCoupling Fluid

Fuel

Tank18.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/55R19
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 235/55R19 tires

Battery

Group size124R
CCA700 A
Shop group 124R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger16"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20212026 Kia Sorento

1.6L Turbocharged I4 Hybrid (G4FP) · AWD

227 hp / 258 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.1 qt
Filter26300-35505

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (Hybrid)
FluidSP-IV
Drain & fill3.8 qt
Full capacity7.6 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity8.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 75W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank13.7 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/55R19
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 235/55R19 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6
CCA700 A
Shop group H6 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20212026 Kia Sorento

2.5L I4 (G4KM) · FWD

191 hp / 181 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity5.1 qt
Filter26300-35505

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic
FluidSP-IV-RR
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity8.6 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity8.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank17.7 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/65R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 235/65R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6
CCA700 A
Shop group H6 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20212026 Kia Sorento

2.5L Turbocharged I4 (G4KP) · AWD

281 hp / 311 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.9 qt
Filter26300-35505

Transmission

Type8-Speed DCT
FluidSP-DCT 2
Drain & fill4.6 qt
Full capacity8.9 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity9 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 75W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidCoupling Fluid

Fuel

Tank17.7 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/55R19
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 235/55R19 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6
CCA700 A
Shop group H6 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20222026 Kia Sorento

1.6L Turbocharged I4 PHEV (G4FP) · AWD

261 hp / 258 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.1 qt
Filter26300-35505

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (PHEV)
FluidSP-IV
Drain & fill3.8 qt
Full capacity7.6 qt

Coolant

TypeKia Long Life Coolant (green)
Capacity9 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 75W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank13.7 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/55R19
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 235/55R19 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6
CCA700 A
Shop group H6 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi