Kia Forte Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Forte takes 5W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.2 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2024 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2022 models take 4.2-4.8 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.2 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2022 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.2-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2021 | 5W-30 | 4.2-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4.2-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2014-2019 | 5W-30 | 4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010-2013 | 5W-30 | 4.1-4.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
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 Forte year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Kia Forte take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Forte takes 5W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.2 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2024 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2022 models take 4.2-4.8 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Kia Forte take?
About 4.2 qt with a filter change on 2023-2024 models, and 4.2-4.8 qt on 2022 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 Forte?
Yes. We record 6 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2023-2024: 5W-20/5W-30; 2022: 5W-20/5W-30; 2021: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 15 of 15 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Kia Forte, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2024 Kia Forte, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2024 Kia Forte, 2.0L 4-cyl. Each year page lists its own sources.
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