The Kia Seltos is a brand new SUV that was just released in 2021. It has been getting a lot of attention due to its sleek design and impressive features. One question that many people have about the Kia Seltos is what type of oil it takes. In this article, we will answer that question and provide some other information about the Kia Seltos Engine Oil Capacity.
2021 2022 Kia Seltos Engine Oil Capacity
Be sure to clean the area surrounding any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before checking or draining any lubricant. This is especially crucial in dusty or sandy locations, as well as when driving on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug and dipstick areas will prevent dirt and debris from entering the engine and other components, which will avoid damage.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an influence on fuel efficiency and cold-weather operation (engine start and engine oil flowability). Engine oils with a lower viscosity give better fuel economy and cold-weather performance, but high-viscosity engine oils are required for ideal lubrication in hot weather. Using oils of any other viscosity than those specified might cause engine damage. Before making a decision about what type of oil to use, consider the wide temperature range your vehicle will be driven in after the next oil change. From the table, choose the recommended oil viscosity.
Kia Seltos Engine Oil Capacity
Nu 2.0L 4-cyl engine:
- Engine Oil Capacity with filter: 4.2 quarts (4 liters);
- Oil Type: SAE 5W-30, 5W-20, 5W-40, 10W-30 API Latest (ILSAC Latest);
- Oil pan drain plug tightening torque: 25-33 ft/lbs.
Gamma 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo engine:
- Engine Oil Capacity with filter: 4.2 quarts (4 liters);
- Oil Type: 5W-30, 5W-20, 10W-30; It is likewise suggested to use a viscosity grade 5W-30 engine oil (ACEA A5) for improved fuel efficiency.
- Oil pan drain plug tightening torque: 25-33 ft/lbs.
Recommended Engine Oil For Kia Seltos
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Kia Seltos 5W-30 Oil
- Advanced protection against the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits
- Full synthetic formula offers 24X stronger protection against engine-killing contaminants than the leading full synthetic motor oil
- 40% better wear protection vs. industry standards as tested in the Sequence IVB engine test
- 25% better deposit protection with superior engine cleaning detergents as tested in the GMOD engine test
- Meets or exceeds all requirements of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN Plus, API SN, GM dexos 1 Gen 3
- MaxLife Technology prevents engine breakdown with 40% better wear protection than the industry standard
- Includes seal conditioners to reduce oil consumption and oil leaks in high mileage engines.
- Added detergents reduce sludge, corrosion, rust and deposits to help keep motors clean inside and ensure a smooth-running engine.
- Advanced friction-fighting additives help maximize performance and improve fuel efficiency.
- Meets or exceeds all requirements of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN Plus, API SN
- Mobil 1 advanced full-synthetic motor oil 5W-30 utilizes Mobil 1’s signature Triple Action Formula to deliver outstanding engine performance, protection, and cleanliness.
- Helps protect critical engine parts for up to 10,000 miles between oil changes,* controlling oxidation to prevent oil breakdown and maintaining excellent viscosity
- Meets ILSAC GF-6 standards to help provide low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and timing chain wear protection while keeping your engine clean and helping to improve your fuel economy
- Mobil 1 is specially formulated to help remove sludge and lower engine temperatures
- Provides excellent internal engine heat protection (up to 500 degrees F) and low temperature protection (to -30 degrees F)
- MAXLIFE TECHNOLOGY PREVENTS engine breakdown with 40% better wear protection than the industry standard
- REFRESH AGING SEALS AND PREVENT LEAKS with seal conditioners
- REDUCE SLUDGE, DEPOSITS, CORROSION, AND RUST with added detergents – keep motors clean inside
- ENHANCED FRICTION PERFORMANCE HELPS MAXIMIZE POWER with advanced friction-fighting agents
- MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL REQUIREMENTS of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN PLUS, API SN
- Our most advanced full synthetic 5W-30 engine oil, designed for unbeatable engine protection*
- Pennzoil Ultra Platinum comes with a 20-year, 750,000 mile warranty** to protect your engine and give you peace of mind to drive every mile as hard as you can
- Made with natural gas
- Outstanding performance in extreme temperatures
- Designed for high-performance engines, it helps protect engines from loss of power
- 3X Stronger than the leading full synthetic*
- 10X Better high stress performance**
- 20,000 miles between oil changes***
- Viscosity breakdown as measured in Kurt Orbahn test on 5W-30 grade
- As measured in Seq IX test under high load/torque conditions vs. API SQ test limits
- 6X better wear protection on critical engine parts than industry standards**
- 1.3X better sludge protection than industry standards*
- 3X Stronger against viscosity breakdown than leading full synthetic^
- Protection for 10,000 miles between oil changes
- As measured in Sequence VH sludge test vs. API SP limits
Kia Seltos 5W-20 Oil
- Full synthetic formula is engineered with Enhanced MaxLife Technology to prevent engine breakdown in vehicles with over 75,000 miles
- Formulated with seal conditioners to prevent and treat oil leaks, Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage minimizes oil consumption and maximizes engine life
- 50% better wear protection than the industry standard and 25% extra defense against deposits, sludge, corrosion and rust
- Meets or exceeds all requirements of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN Plus, API SN
- American made and formulated, from the Original Motor Oil brand trusted for more than 150 years
- Advanced protection against the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits
- 40% better wear protection vs. industry standards as tested in the Sequence IVB engine test
- 25% better deposit protection with superior engine cleaning detergents as tested in the GMOD engine test
- Full synthetic formula offers 24X stronger protection against engine-killing contaminants than the leading full synthetic motor oil
- Meets or exceeds all requirements of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN Plus, API SN
- Mobil 1 High Mileage full-synthetic motor oil 5W-20 is designed for engines with over 75,000 miles to go up to 10,000 miles between oil changes.*
- Utilizes Mobil 1’s signature Triple Action Formula to deliver outstanding engine performance, protection, and cleanliness
- Meets ILSAC GF-6 standards to help provide low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and timing chain wear protection while keeping your engine clean and helping to improve your fuel economy
- Provides excellent internal engine heat protection (up to 500 degrees F) and low temperature protection (to -30 degrees F)
- Mobil 1 is specially formulated to help remove sludge and lower engine temperatures
- 6X better wear protection on critical engine parts than industry standards**
- 1.3X better sludge protection than industry standards*
- 3X Stronger against viscosity breakdown than leading full synthetic^
- Protection for 10,000 miles between oil changes
- Meets or exceeds the following specifications: API SP/SN PLUS/SN | ILSAC GF-6 | Meets Ford WSS-M2C945-B1 | Meets Ford WSS-M2C960-A1 |
- Phosphorus Replacement Technology to help extend the life of the emission system
- Reduces leaks, oil burnoff and power robbing deposits
- 15,000 miles between oil changes*
- Meets or exceeds the following specifications: API SP/SN PLUS/SN/SM ILSAC GF-6 | Meets engine test requirements of Chrysler MS 6395 | Meets Ford WSS-M2C945-B1 | Meets Ford WSS-M2C960-A1
- Or one year, whichever comes first
- 3X Stronger than the leading full synthetic*
- Highest level of wear protection
- 50X Better High Temperature performance**
- 25,000 miles between oil changes***
- Viscosity breakdown as measured in Kurt Orbahn test on 5W-30 grade
- 3X Stronger than the leading full synthetic*
- 10X Better high stress performance**
- 20,000 miles between oil changes***
- Viscosity breakdown as measured in Kurt Orbahn test on 5W-30 grade
- Or one year, whichever comes first
Kia Seltos 10W-30 Oil
- 10W-30 motor oil formulated to keep engines clean and responsive
- Provides proven wear protection (based on Sequence IVA wear test using SAE 5W-30)
- Helps prevent dirt and contaminants from turning into performance-robbing deposits
- Compatible with engine seals and all conventional oils
- Suitable for all car, SUV, light van, and truck gasoline engines under all driving conditions
- Advanced protection against the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits
- Full synthetic 10W-30 formula offers 24X stronger protection against engine-killing contaminants than the leading full synthetic motor oil
- 40% better wear protection vs. industry standards as tested in the Sequence IVB engine test
- 25% better deposit protection with superior engine cleaning detergents as tested in the GMOD engine test
- Meets or exceeds all requirements of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN Plus, API SN
- Full synthetic formula is engineered with Enhanced MaxLife Technology to prevent engine breakdown in vehicles with over 75,000 miles
- Formulated with seal conditioners to prevent and treat oil leaks, Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage minimizes oil consumption and maximizes engine life
- 50% better wear protection than the industry standard and 25% extra defense against deposits, sludge, corrosion and rust
- Meets or exceeds all requirements of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN Plus, API SN
- American made and formulated, from the Original Motor Oil brand trusted for more than 150 years
- Mobil 1 High Mileage full-synthetic motor oil 10W-30 is designed for engines with over 75,000 miles to go up to 10,000 miles between oil changes.*
- Utilizes Mobil 1’s signature Triple Action Formula to deliver outstanding engine performance, protection, and cleanliness
- Meets ILSAC GF-6 standards to help provide low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and timing chain wear protection while keeping your engine clean and helping to improve your fuel economy
- Provides excellent internal engine heat protection (up to 500 degrees F) and low temperature protection (to -30 degrees F)
- Mobil 1 is specially formulated to help remove sludge and lower engine temperatures
Kia Seltos 5W-40 Oil
- Advanced protection against the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits
- Full synthetic formula offers 24X stronger protection against engine-killing contaminants than the leading full synthetic motor oil
- 40% better wear protection vs. industry standards as tested in the Sequence IVB engine test
- 25% better deposit protection with superior engine cleaning detergents as tested in the GMOD engine test
- Meets or exceeds all requirements of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN Plus, API SN, GM dexos 1 Gen 3
- MaxLife Technology prevents engine breakdown with 40% better wear protection than the industry standard
- Includes seal conditioners to reduce oil consumption and oil leaks in high mileage engines.
- Added detergents reduce sludge, corrosion, rust and deposits to help keep motors clean inside and ensure a smooth-running engine.
- Advanced friction-fighting additives help maximize performance and improve fuel efficiency.
- Meets or exceeds all requirements of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN Plus, API SN
- Mobil 1 advanced full-synthetic motor oil 5W-30 utilizes Mobil 1’s signature Triple Action Formula to deliver outstanding engine performance, protection, and cleanliness.
- Helps protect critical engine parts for up to 10,000 miles between oil changes,* controlling oxidation to prevent oil breakdown and maintaining excellent viscosity
- Meets ILSAC GF-6 standards to help provide low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and timing chain wear protection while keeping your engine clean and helping to improve your fuel economy
- Mobil 1 is specially formulated to help remove sludge and lower engine temperatures
- Provides excellent internal engine heat protection (up to 500 degrees F) and low temperature protection (to -30 degrees F)
- MAXLIFE TECHNOLOGY PREVENTS engine breakdown with 40% better wear protection than the industry standard
- REFRESH AGING SEALS AND PREVENT LEAKS with seal conditioners
- REDUCE SLUDGE, DEPOSITS, CORROSION, AND RUST with added detergents – keep motors clean inside
- ENHANCED FRICTION PERFORMANCE HELPS MAXIMIZE POWER with advanced friction-fighting agents
- MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL REQUIREMENTS of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN PLUS, API SN
Kia Seltos Oil Filter
- REPLACEMENT ENGINE OIL FILTER: With a proven protection for up to 10,000 miles, this automotive oil filter replacement is perfect for everyday drivers who perform frequent maintenance on their vehicles
- ADVANCED ENGINE PROTECTION: A special blend of cellulose and glass creates a proprietary filter media that provides advanced engine protection for your vehicle, whether you're using conventional or synthetic motor oil
- CAPTURES 95% OF DIRT PARTICLES: Built to balance 95% dirt-trapping efficiency with dirt-holding capacity, capturing nearly all of the dirt particles that can cause harmful engine wear
- NON-DRAIN BACK VALVE: Engineered with a silicone non-drain back valve that delivers superior start-up engine protection with up to 3X the hot oil resistance
- EASY TO INSTALL: SureGrip feature provides a nonslip surface for easier installation and removal of the oil filter; Extra Guard meets all manufacturer’s recommended change intervals
- Genuine OEM
- Better engine performance
- Fits most Hyundai and Kia vehicles
- fit type: Universal Fit
- [Extended Protection Mileage]: Providing reliable protection for up to 20,000 miles, reducing the frequency of filter changes, maintaining optimal engine performance and efficiency.
- [Enhanced filtration efficiency]: A-Premium Oil Filter uses semi-synthetic filter media to intercept particles and impurities that may damage the engine, with up to 99% filtration efficiency, extending engine life and maintenance intervals.
- [Improved Sealing Performance]: The seal of the engine oil filter offers Stronger sealing performance, providing enhanced durability and temperature protection.
- [Vehicle Fitment]: Compatible with Hyundai Accent 2020-2022, fit for Elantra 2021-2024, Kona 2022-2024, Santa Fe 2021-2024, Sonata 2020-2023, Tucson 2022-2024, Venue 2020-2024; Compatible with Kia K5 2021-2024, Rio 2020-2023, Seltos 2024, Sorento 2021-2024, fit for Sportage 2023-2024
- [Reference Number]: XG12782, 263502M000, 26350-2M000, 26350 2M000
- 【Interchange Part Number】: (ENGINE OIL FILTER) 26300-21A00, 26300-3E010, 26300-35004, 26300-35014, 26300-35054, 26300-35056, 26300-35500, 26300-35501, 26300-35502, 26300-35503, 26300-35A00, 26300-21010 (DRAIN PLUG GASKET) 9410914000, 94109-14000, 21513-23001, 21513-23000, 12582358, 8933000322, J3243136, 3243 136, 3243136.
- 【Features 】: (Engine Oil Filter) Original part made with a unique blend of natural and synthetic materials in the media for better oil filtration and enhanced engine protection. (Drain Plug Gasket) High quality and durable part made of aluminum.
- 【Package Includes】: 3.3 in. radius x 3.0 in. height package with three (3 pcs) OEM 26300-35505 engine oil filters and three (3 pcs) pieces of 4STEED MOTORS 21513-23001 drain plug gasket.
- 【Recommendations】: It is recommended to replace filter at the time of changing the car's oil, at least once a year. By changing only the oil without replacing the filter, you will only mix a clean lubricant with a dirty one, affecting its performance. Before making the purchase, FIRST CONSULT your trusted MECHANIC to make sure it is the part you need.
- 【Compatible with】: Hyundai Accent 2014-1995, elantra 2015-1992, Elantra Coupe 2014-2013, Elantra GT 2014-2013, Excel 1994-1986, Genesis Coupe 2014-2010, Santa Fe 2012-2001, Scoupe 1995-1991, Sonata 2015-1989, Tiburon 2008-1997, Tucson 2015-2005, Veloster 2016-2012, XG300 2001, XG350 2005-2002, Kia Amanti 2006, Forte 2016-2010, Korte Koup 15-10, Forte5 15, Optima 15-01, Rio 16-06, Rio5 11-07, Rondo 10-05, Sedona 05-02, Sorento 16-03, Soul 15-10, Spectra 09-05, Spectra5 09-05, Sportage 15-05
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