Kia Stinger: Powertrain / Engine Oil and Filter

Repair Procedures

Inspection

[Theta-II 2.0 T-GDI / Lambda-II 3.3 T-GDI]

Engine Oil Level

1
Warm up the engine, then stop it and wait 5 minutes.
2
Turn off the engine and wait several minutes (approximately 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan.
3
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully reinsert it.
4
Make sure the oil level is between the "L" mark and the "F" mark on the engine oil level dipstick.
5
If the level is low, check for leaks and add oil up to the "F" mark.

NOTE
Use a funnel to prevent oil from contacting engine components.

NOTE
Do not overfill the engine with oil above the full mark.

Engine Oil Appearance

1
Check the engine oil for white cloudiness or heavy contamination.
2
If the engine oil becomes cloudy and white, it is likely contaminated with engine coolant.

Repair or replace damaged parts.

[R 2.2]

Engine Oil Level

1
Warm up the engine, then stop it and wait 5 minutes.
2
Turn off the engine and wait several minutes (approximately 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan.
3
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully reinsert it.

Make sure the oil level is between the "L" and "F" marks on the engine oil level dipstick.

Figure	Required action depending on the engine oil level
Range (A)	Replace with new engine oil.
Range (B)	Do not add oil.
Range (C)	Normal. Add oil until the oil level exceeds range C.
Range (D)	Add oil until the oil level is approximately at the middle of range C.

Engine Oil Appearance

1
Check the engine oil for white cloudiness or heavy contamination.
2
If the engine oil becomes cloudy and white, it is likely contaminated with engine coolant.

Repair or replace damaged parts.

Engine Oil and Filter Change

[R 2.2]

1
Drain the engine oil.
1. Remove the oil filler cap (A).
2. Remove the engine compartment under cover (front).
  
  (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")
3. Remove the oil drain plug (A) and drain the oil into a container.
2
Replace the oil filter.
1. Remove the drain bolt (A) at the bottom of the oil filter cover and drain the oil into the oil filter.
2. Remove the oil filter cover (A).
3. Install a new oil filter element (C).
  
  Lightly screw the oil filter cover into place, and tighten it until the O-ring (B) contacts the seat. Finally, tighten it again to the specified torque.
  
  Tightening torque: 31.5–38 N·m
  NOTE
  - Inspect the threads and O-ring of the filter cap.
  - Replace the O-ring of the oil filter cover with a new one.
  - Wipe the oil filter cover seating surface, then apply a thin layer of oil to the oil filter cover O-ring.
  - Before installing a new engine oil filter element, be sure to clean any residual oil inside the oil filter housing, the oil filter cover and the threads of the oil filter cover.
    
    Otherwise, residual oil will drain from the filter housing and cover, and this may be mistaken for an oil leak.
4. Replace the drain bolt (A) with a new one. Tighten the drain bolt (A) to the specified torque.
  
  Tightening torque: 8.8–10.8 N·m
3
Fill the engine oil.
1. Clean and install the drain plug (A) with a new gasket.
  
  Tightening torque: 34.3–44 N·m
2. Fill with fresh engine oil after removing the engine oil level gauge.
  
  NOTE
  First fill half of the total oil quantity, then fill the remainder after 1 minute or more.
  
  Capacity
  
  2WD
  
  Total:
  
  7.2 L (1.90 US gal, 7.61 US qt, 6.33 Imp. qt)
  
  Oil Pan:
  
  5.6 L (1.48 US gal, 5.92 US qt, 4.93 liter qt)
  
  Drain and refill, including oil filter:
  
  6.3 L (1.66 US gal, 6.66 US qt, 5.54 liter qt)
  
  All-wheel drive
  
  Total:
  
  7.2 L (2.03 US gal, 8.14 US qt, 6.77 Imp. qt)
  
  Oil Pan:
  
  6.1 L (1.61 US gal, 6.45 US qt, 5.36 liter qt)
  
  Drain and refill, including oil filter:
  
  6.8 L (1.82 US gal, 7.19 US qt, 5.98 liter qt)
3. Install the oil filler cap and the oil level gauge.
4
Start the engine and check for oil leaks.
5
Recheck the engine oil level.

NOTE
When rechecking the engine oil level, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently. If the engine is not warmed up sufficiently, the engine oil level may be measured lower than specified.
6
To reset the service interval to the recommended mileage, refer to the service mode section in the owner's manual for the procedure (if applicable).
7
Install the front engine room lower cover.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")

[Theta-II 2.0 T-GDI]

1
Remove the front and rear engine under covers.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")
2
Drain the engine oil.
1. Remove the oil filler cap (A).
2. Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the oil into a container.
3
Remove the oil filter (A) using SST (09263-2E000, oil filter wrench).
1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Inspect and clean the oil filter installation surface.
3. Make sure the part number of the new oil filter is the same as the old one.
4. Apply clean engine oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
5. Lightly screw the oil filter into place, then tighten it until the gasket contacts the seat.
6. Tighten it to the torque specified below.
  
  Tightening torque: 11.8–15.7 N·m
4
Install the drain plug with a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 34.3–44 N·m
5
Fill with new engine oil after removing the engine oil level sensor.

Capacity

Total:

6.3 L (6.66 US qt, 5.54 Imp qt, 1.66 US gal)

Oil Pan:

5.3 L (5.60 US qt, 4.66 Imp qt, 1.40 US gal)

Drain and refill, including oil filter:

5.7 L (6.02 US qt, 5.01 Imp qt, 1.50 US gal)
6
Install the oil filler cap.
7
Start the engine and check for oil leaks, then check the oil level gauge or the oil pressure warning light.
8
Recheck the engine oil level.
9
To reset the service interval to the recommended mileage, refer to the service mode section in the owner's manual for the procedure (if applicable).

[Lambda-II 3.3 T-GDI]

1
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2
Drain the engine oil.
1. Remove the oil filler cap (A).
2. Remove the rear engine room under cover.
  
  (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")
3. Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the oil into a container.
3
Replace the oil filter.
1. Remove the oil filter cover (A).
2. Remove the oil filter cover (A).
3. Replace the O-ring (A) of the oil filter cover with a new one.
4. Install a new oil filter element (A).
5. Inspect and clean the oil filter installation surface.
6. Apply clean engine oil to the new O-rings (A).
7. Lightly screw the oil filter cover into place, and tighten it until the O-ring contacts the seat.
  
  NOTE
  Check that the O-ring (A) is correctly installed inside the cover.
8. Finally, retighten it to the specified torque.
  
  Tightening torque: 35 N·m
4
Fill with new engine oil.
1. Install the drain plug (A) with a new gasket.
  
  Tightening torque: 34.3–44 N·m
2. Install the rear lower engine compartment cover.
  
  (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Compartment Under Cover)
3. Fill with new engine oil, checking the oil level on the oil level gauge.
  
  Capacity
  
  Total:
  
  7.7 L (8.14 US qt, 6.77 liter qt, 2.03 US gal)
  
  Oil Pan:
  
  6.8 L (7.19 US qt, 5.98 liter qt, 1.80 US gal)
  
  Drain and refill, including oil filter:
  
  6.9 L (7.29 US qt, 6.07 liter qt, 1.82 US gal)
  NOTE
  - Fill the engine with approximately half of the capacity, then add the remaining oil after waiting.
  - Do not fill the oil above the "F" mark. Check the level frequently with the oil level gauge to avoid overfilling.
4. Install the oil filler cap (A) and the oil level gauge.
5
Start the engine and check that no oil leaks from the drain plug or the oil filter.
6
Recheck the engine oil level.

NOTE
When rechecking the engine oil level, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently. Otherwise, the measured oil level may not meet the specification.
7
To reset the service interval to the recommended mileage, refer to the service mode section in the owner's manual for the procedure (if applicable).