Recommended Engine Oil for the Kia Forte. How Much Do You Need?
We analyzed official data on Kia Forte engine oil for 3 generations and 13 modifications produced from 2009 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.
The Forte Generations
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Forte YDm (2016-2024) | |||||||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Change interval | Oil type | ||||||||
| Forte 1.6 T-GDI | 4,5 L (service fill), 4,6-4,9 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3000 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Forte 1.6 T-GDI | 4,5 L (service fill), 4,6-4,9 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3000 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40 | ||||||||
| Forte 2.0 GDI | 4 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3750 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Forte 2.0 MPI | 4 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3750 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
Forte YD (2013-2016) | |||||||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Change interval | Oil type | ||||||||
| Forte 1.6 T-GDI (USA) | 4,5 L | 3000 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Forte 1.6 T-GDI | 4,5 L (service fill), 4,6-4,9 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3000 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Forte 1.8 MPI | 4 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3750 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Forte 1.8 MPI | 4 L | 3750 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Forte 2.0 GDI | 4 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3750 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
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Forte TD (2009-2013) | |||||||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Change interval | Oil type | ||||||||
| Forte 2.0 | 3,9 L | 3000 miles/ 3 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Forte 2.0 | 3,9 L | 3750 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Forte 2.4 | 4,3 L | 3000 miles/ 3 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Forte 2.4 | 4,3 L | 3750 miles/ 6 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
