Kia Optima/K5 Oil Capacities (2001 - 2022)

The Kia Optima/K5 has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.

For example, the 2022 Optima/K5 with the 2.5L 4-cyl [8] Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 6.1 quarts (5.77 liters), the 2022 Optima/K5 with the 1.6L 4-cyl [2] Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 5.1 quarts (4.83 liters) and the 2020 Optima/K5 with the 2.0L 4-cyl [2] Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 5.1 quarts (4.83 liters).

It's essential to fill the engine of your Kia Optima/K5 to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.

Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your Kia Optima/K5.

2020 - 2022 Kia Optima/K5 Engine Oil Capacity Table

Year	Engine Option	Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial)	Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric)	Recommended Oil Viscosity2
2022	2.5L 4-cyl [8] Turbo	6.1 Quarts	5.77 Liters	0W-30
2022	1.6L 4-cyl [2] Turbo	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	Not Avail.
2021	2.5L 4-cyl [8] Turbo	6.1 Quarts	5.77 Liters	0W-30
2021	1.6L 4-cyl [2] Turbo	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	Not Avail.
2020	2.0L 4-cyl [2] Turbo	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2020	2.4L 4-cyl [3]	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-20
2020	1.6L 4-cyl [1] Turbo	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2020	2.0L 4-cyl [C]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2020	2.0L 4-cyl [D]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30

2016 - 2019 Kia Optima/K5 Engine Oil Capacity Table

Year	Engine Option	Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial)	Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric)	Recommended Oil Viscosity2
2019	2.0L 4-cyl [2] Turbo	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2019	1.6L 4-cyl [1] Turbo	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2019	2.0L 4-cyl [C]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2019	2.0L 4-cyl [D]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2019	2.0L 4-cyl [E]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2019	2.4L 4-cyl [3]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2018	2.0L 4-cyl [2] Turbo	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2018	2.4L 4-cyl [3]	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2018	1.6L 4-cyl [1] Turbo	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2018	2.0L 4-cyl [C]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2018	2.0L 4-cyl [D]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2018	2.0L 4-cyl [E]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2017	2.0L 4-cyl [2] Turbo	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2017	2.4L 4-cyl [3]	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2017	1.6L 4-cyl [1] Turbo	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2017	2.0L 4-cyl [C]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2017	2.0L 4-cyl [D]	4.3 Quarts	4.07 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2016	2.0L 4-cyl [2] Turbo	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2016	2.4L 4-cyl [3]	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2016	2.4L 4-cyl [D]	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2016	1.6L 4-cyl [1] Turbo	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40

2011 - 2015 Kia Optima/K5 Engine Oil Capacity Table

Year	Engine Option	Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial)	Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric)	Recommended Oil Viscosity2
2015	2.0L 4-cyl [6] Turbo	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2015	2.4L 4-cyl [7]	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2015	2.4L 4-cyl [D]	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2014	2.0L 4-cyl [6] Turbo	5.3 Quarts	5.02 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2014	2.4L 4-cyl [7]	5.3 Quarts	5.02 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2014	2.4L 4-cyl [D]	5.3 Quarts	5.02 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2013	2.0L 4-cyl [6] Turbo	4.9 Quarts	4.64 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2013	2.4L 4-cyl [7]	4.9 Quarts	4.64 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2013	2.4L 4-cyl [D]	4.9 Quarts	4.64 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2012	2.0L 4-cyl [6] Turbo	4.9 Quarts	4.64 Liters	5W-30, 5W-40
2012	2.4L 4-cyl [7]	4.9 Quarts	4.64 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2012	2.4L 4-cyl [D]	4.9 Quarts	4.64 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2011	2.0L 4-cyl [6] Turbo	4.9 Quarts	4.64 Liters	5W-40, 5W-30
2011	2.4L 4-cyl [7]	4.9 Quarts	4.64 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2011	2.4L 4-cyl [D]	4.9 Quarts	4.64 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30

2006 - 2010 Kia Optima/K5 Engine Oil Capacity Table

Year	Engine Option	Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial)	Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric)	Recommended Oil Viscosity2
2010	2.7L 6-cyl [4] 2656cc	5 Quarts	4.73 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2010	2.4L 4-cyl [8] 2359cc	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2009	2.7L 6-cyl [4] 2656cc	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2009	2.4L 4-cyl [8] 2359cc	4.5 Quarts	4.26 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2009	2.4L 4-cyl [8]	4.5 Quarts	4.26 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2008	2.7L 6-cyl [4] 2656cc	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2008	2.4L 4-cyl [3] 2359cc	4.5 Quarts	4.26 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2007	2.7L 6-cyl [4] 2656cc	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2007	2.4L 4-cyl [3] 2359cc	4.2 Quarts	3.97 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2006	2.7L 6-cyl [4] DOHC	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2006	2.7L 6-cyl [8] 2656cc	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2006	2.4L 4-cyl [6] 2359cc	4.5 Quarts	4.26 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2006	2.4L 4-cyl [3] DOHC	4.4 Quarts	4.16 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30

2001 - 2005 Kia Optima/K5 Engine Oil Capacity Table

Year	Engine Option	Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial)	Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric)	Recommended Oil Viscosity2
2005	2.7L 6-cyl [8] 2656cc	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2005	2.4L 4-cyl [6] 2359cc	4.5 Quarts	4.26 Liters	5W-20, 5W-30
2004	2.7L 6-cyl [8]	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	Not Avail.
2004	2.4L 4-cyl [6]	4.5 Quarts	4.26 Liters	Not Avail.
2003	2.7L 6-cyl [8]	5.1 Quarts	4.83 Liters	Not Avail.
2003	2.4L 4-cyl [6]	4.5 Quarts	4.26 Liters	Not Avail.
2002	2.7L 6-cyl [8]	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	Not Avail.
2002	2.4L 4-cyl [6]	4.5 Quarts	4.26 Liters	Not Avail.
2001	2.5L 6-cyl 2500cc	4.8 Quarts	4.54 Liters	Not Avail.
2001	2.4L 4-cyl [6]	4.5 Quarts	4.26 Liters	Not Avail.