oil viscosity KIA STINGER 2021 Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
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Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
chapter 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in chapter 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint finish.
Don’t let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the gear shift lever in P
(Park, Automatic Transmission) and
block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
8 8
Lubricant VolumeClassification
Rear differential oil (without LSD)
(Theta II 2.0L T-GDI) *41.27 US qt. (1.2 l)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 SAE 75W/85
(SK HK SYN GEAR OIL 75W85)
Rear differential oil (without LSD)
(Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI) *41.37 US qt. (1.3 l)
Rear differential oil (with LSD)
(Theta II 2.0L T-GDI) *4*51.37 US qt. (1.3 l)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 SAE 75W/85
(SK HK JL SYN LSD GEAR OIL 75W85 PLUS)
Rear differential oil (with LSD)
(Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI) *4*51.48 US qt. (1.4 l)
Front differential oil (AWD) *40.74 US qt. (0.7 l)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 SAE 75W/85
(SK HK SYN GEAR OIL 75W85)
Transfer oil
(AWD)Gear/ Clutch0.60 US qt. (0.57 l)
SHELL TF 0870B
Actuator0.26 US qt. (0.25 l)
FuelGasoline Engine63.36 US qt. (60 l)Refer to Fuel requirements in chapter 1
*1: Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2: Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3: If the ACEA A5/B5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API Latest, ILSAC Latest.
*4: Regardless of oil change intervals, replace oil immediately if Rear-Differential or Front-Differential is submerged.
*5: Be sure to inject oil for exclusive use of LSD when replacing Rear Differential (for LSD) Oil.

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosity
engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance; however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfacto-
ry lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those
recommended could result in engine
damage. When choosing an oil, con-
sider the range of temperature your
vehicle will be operated in before the
next oil change. Proceed to select the
recommended oil viscosity from the
chart.
An engine oil displaying this API Certification Mark con-
forms to the international Lubricant Specification Advisory
Committee (ILSAC). It is recommended to only use engine
oils that uphold this API Certification Mark.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Gasoline
Engine Oil
10W-30
5W-30
Lambda II
PE 3.3L
T-GDI *
1
Theta II
2.0L
T-GDI *
2
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
0/5W-30, 5W-40
*1: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W
30 (ACEA A5/B5). However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
*
2 : For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 0W
30 (API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA C2). However, if the engine oil is not available in your
country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.