Kia Rio Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Rio takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2023 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2020-2021 models use 5W-30 (4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 0W-20 | 4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2020-2021 | 5W-30 | 4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2019 | 5W-30 | 3.7 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014-2018 | 5W-30 | 3.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010-2013 | 5W-30 | 3.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 5W-20 | 3.5 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2006-2008 | 5W-30 | 3.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 5W-30 | 3.4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2001-2004 | 10W-30 | 3.4 qt | Shop 10W-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 Rio year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Kia Rio take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Rio takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2023 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2020-2021 models use 5W-30 (4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Kia Rio take?
About 4 qt with a filter change on 2022-2023 models, and 4 qt on 2020-2021 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 Rio?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022-2023: 0W-20; 2020-2021: 5W-30; 2019: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 23 of 23 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Kia Rio, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2023 Kia Rio, 1.6L 4-cyl and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2022 Kia Rio, 1.6L 4-cyl. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.