Kia Stinger Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Stinger takes 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 6.3-7.3 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2023 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2019-2021 models use 5W-30 or 5W-40 (6-7.3 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 6.3-7.3 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2019-2021 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 6-7.3 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2018 | 5W-40 | 6-7.3 qt | Shop 5W-40 |
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 Stinger year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Kia Stinger take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Stinger takes 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 6.3-7.3 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2023 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2019-2021 models use 5W-30 or 5W-40 (6-7.3 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Kia Stinger take?
About 6.3-7.3 qt with a filter change on 2022-2023 models, and 6-7.3 qt on 2019-2021 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 Stinger?
Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022-2023: 0W-30/5W-30; 2019-2021: 5W-30/5W-40; 2018: 5W-40. 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 cararac - Kia Stinger, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2023 Kia Stinger, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2023 Kia Stinger, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.