Kia Carnival Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Carnival takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.1-6.1 qt with a filter change, on 2026-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2025 models take 5.1-6.4 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 0W-20 | 5.1-6.1 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2025 | 0W-20 | 5.1-6.4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2023-2024 | 0W-20 | 6.1 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2022 | 0W-20 | 6.4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Carnival year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Kia Carnival take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Carnival takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.1-6.1 qt with a filter change, on 2026-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2025 models take 5.1-6.4 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Kia Carnival take?
About 5.1-6.1 qt with a filter change on 2026-2027 models, and 5.1-6.4 qt on 2025 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Kia Carnival?
Yes. We record 4 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026-2027: 0W-20; 2025: 0W-20; 2023-2024: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 6 of 6 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Kia Carnival oil, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Kia Carnival, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Kia Carnival, 3.5L 6-cyl. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.