11 best engine oils for KIA Sportage

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Kia Sportage has been produced since 1993 and is already presented in 4 generations with several restyling options. This is a roomy crossover with four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, which is equipped with 2.0-2.7 liter engines, delivering from 85 to 185 hp. Complete sets are available for sale with both gasoline and diesel engines. In order for the car to serve as long as possible without overhauling the internal combustion engine, it is important to change the engine oil on time. Here are the best manufacturer tolerances that fit this model. Our review will help you select proven products with the right properties for specific operating conditions.

Manufacturer's recommendation Kia Sportage

The Korean concern “Hyundai-Kia” prescribes to change the oil in the Kia Sportage engine every 15,000 km. If the car is rarely used, then maintenance is carried out every 12 months, regardless of the mileage.

From the manufacturer's requirements specified in the operating instructions, the following key points can be distinguished:

1. For the very first generation of Kia Sportage, oils with API approval are used – SJ, CJ, CH, SH. Models from 2001 can be serviced with SL approval. For crossovers of the latest generations, oils with the designation SL, SM and SN, as well as the latest version of SN Plus, are suitable.
2. According to the SAE viscosity, only one parameter is indicated – 5W-20, which helps to reduce fuel consumption, but it is often allowed to replace it with 5W-30, especially in regions with hotter summers.
3. ACEA and ILSAC classification provides for C3, GF-4, GF-5, B4-B5, A3-A5 approval. For diesel models with particulate filter, C2 and C3 can be used.

Rating of the best engine oils for Kia Sportage

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price per liter
Best synthetic oils for Kia Sportage	1	Ravenol SFE 5W20	808 RUB
	2	Hyundai / KIA Premium LF Gasoline SM / GF-4 5W20	468 r
	3	Petro-Canada Supreme Synthetic 5W20 API SN	509 RUB
	4	United EcoElite 5W20	RUB 550
	5	TOTAL Quartz 9000 Future EcoB 5W-20	RUB 499
	6	SHELL Helix Ultra ECT C3 5W-30	RUB 500
	7	IDEMITSU Zepro Touring 5W-30	RUB 660
	8	Castrol Magnatec Professional E 5W-20	540 RUB
	9	MOBIL 1 ESP 5W-30	696 r
The best semi-synthetic oils for Kia Sportage	1	LIQUI MOLY Molygen New Generation 5W-30	RUB 670
	2	Petro-Canada Supreme 5W-30	435 r

Best synthetic oils for Kia Sportage

Understanding the main criteria for choosing an oil for Kia Sportage, let's move on to an overview of specific products. Let's start with synthetic products obtained through the complete processing of oil or gas.

Ravenol SFE 5W20

Rating: 4.9

In the first place is the product from the Ravenol brand. It is 100% synthetic, created using the new USVO technology. Thanks to its innovative composition, viscosity stability is ensured both at positive and negative temperatures. But there are no viscosity modifiers in the oil recipe, so the engine Kia Sportage stays clean. The new technology eliminates shear losses and promotes oxidation stability. In the reviews, the owners of the SUV are pleased with the responsive operation of the engine in any speed range. Drivers also praise the lubricant for the fact that it does not darken for a long time.

Our experts considered this oil to be the best wear protection for the Kia Sportage engine. It contains tungsten, which forms a strong film on the surface and increases the smoothness of the coated metal. This ensures that cylinder walls and piston rings do not rub against each other during cold starts, which improves mechanical efficiency and extends engine life.

Advantages

• universal for compatibility with gasoline and diesel engines;
• suitable for all types of Kia Sportage engines in volume;
• ICE starts up perfectly in cold weather;
• suitable for aggressive driving.

disadvantages

• high price;
• the canister is inconvenient for pouring oil into the neck in the engine compartment.

Hyundai / KIA Premium LF Gasoline SM / GF-4 5W20

Rating: 4.8

This technical product was developed for the special order of the Hyundai-Kia concern and is designed to service all varieties of gasoline engines Kia Sportage. The manufacturer says that CVVT engines will work especially stable with this oil. The substance is available in 4 l cans and complies with the class according to the ACEA – SM standard. Viscosity 5W-20 contributes to economical fuel consumption. The product uses Low Friction technology, which makes the lubricant more slippery. This reduces friction between contacting motor elements. The owners of Korean SUVs in the reviews like that the oil retains a low viscosity at both +40 and +100 degrees, quickly reaching remote areas of the internal combustion engine.

In our opinion, the oil is the best for Kia Sportage to protect the engine from high-temperature deposits. Due to special additives, the carbon is kept in a liquid state and constantly floats in the lubricant, and does not settle on the walls. This prevents coke from sticking to the combustion chamber and does not impair the passage of the channels in the engine Kia Sportage.

Advantages

• provides fuel economy;
• suitable for the latest engine designs;
• contains detergents and antifriction additives;
• protects against corrosion.

disadvantages

• freezes already at a temperature of -36 degrees;
• there are fakes.

Petro-Canada Supreme Synthetic 5W20 API SN

Rating: 4.8

In third place is the oil for the Kia Sportage engine with a viscosity of 5W-20 and a GF-5 tolerance. The technical tool has antifriction additives based on molybdenum, providing high engine power and fuel efficiency. The manufacturer actively uses zinc and phosphorus to protect the metal from wear. Such a barrier is also supplemented with boron, so the engine life is really extended with the regular use of this oil. To remove carbon deposits from the combustion chamber, calcium is used in the product as an abrasive. 99% synthetics are resistant to thermal destruction and perform well when the crankshaft is rotated at 800-6000 rpm.

The engine oil has a very low acid number of 1.76. This gives a margin for the increase in acidity in the engine, as low-quality fuel is used. With such a substance, the metal of the internal combustion engine is reliably protected from corrosion. This is confirmed by the API SN approval, as well as customer reviews.

Advantages

• pronounced savings in gasoline;
• there are antifriction additives;
• Boron based additional wear protection
• contains calcium to enhance detergent properties.

disadvantages

• clogs the catalyst faster than others;
• is deposited gradually on the walls in the gas distribution chamber.

United EcoElite 5W20

Rating: 4.7

The review continues with the EcoElite synthetic oil. The product is ILSAC GF-5 and API 5W-20 viscosity. The ACEA SN approval permits the lubricant to be used in the latest Kia Sportage engines equipped with turbines and direct injection. The oil has a base number of 7.8 units, so it is optimal for cleaning the internal chambers from carbon deposits, but without a strong impact on the elements of the exhaust system. Among the entire line of the manufacturer, only this oil has the lowest kinematic viscosity at + 40 ° С – 45.3, which allows it to quickly reach the remote corners of the Kia Sportage engine from the first seconds of launch.

The oil is remarkably low in exhaust toxicity, for which it received the name “Eco”. This significantly extends the life of the catalyst or particulate filter, helping the sensors in the exhaust system to function more correctly. Regular warming up of the Kia Sportage engine in winter in the courtyard of a private house will less harm the surrounding trees and other plants.

Advantages

• low consumption for waste;
• quiet operation of the motor;
• excellent low temperature properties;
• starts to work actively from the first seconds of starting the internal combustion engine.

disadvantages

• can ignite at a temperature of 212 degrees;
• additives stop working after 5000-6000 km;
• freezes at a temperature of -39 ° C.

TOTAL Quartz 9000 Future EcoB 5W-20

Rating: 4.6

Oil in the “Total” line has an ACEA A1 / B1 classification and can be used on Kia Sportage manufactured since 2004. The product is designed for all types of engines of this crossover and is designed for all-season use. The technical fluid contains a low phosphorus content, so it does not harm the exhaust system with a catalyst or particulate filter. At the same time, laboratory studies show that the toxicity of exhaust gases in terms of CO, NOx and HC is simultaneously reduced. Judging by the reviews of the owners Kia Sportage, the interval between maintenance with this oil can be increased to 16000-17000 km without harm to the SUV engine.

Our experts considered the oil to be the best in terms of fuel economy. According to the official ACEA test, codenamed “M111FE”, the decrease in gasoline consumption is observed by at least 3.55%. Even more savings can be obtained with smooth starts at traffic lights.

Advantages

• protects the exhaust gas aftertreatment system;
• has a low phosphorus content;
• all-season;
• suitable for diesel and gasoline engines.

disadvantages

• quickly burns out;
• weak detergent properties.

SHELL Helix Ultra ECT C3 5W-30

Rating: 4.5

In the sixth place of the best oils for the Kia Sportage motor is a product from the American company Shell. You can buy the product in a 1, 4, 20 or 55 liter canister. The technical liquid is obtained by the synthesis of natural gas, therefore it is distinguished by its increased purity. According to the ACEA standardization system, the oil has a C3 approval and helps to increase the service life of the particulate filter. When creating the product, PurePlus technology is used and the lubricant molecules are more resistant to aggressive environments. In the reviews, buyers note an easy start of the engine in Kia Sportage crossovers in the winter season. They also like the fact that the substance does not foam at an internal combustion engine speed of 6000 per minute, and does not turn into “water” when the temperature reaches +100 degrees.

According to the editors of the magazine, this oil is the best in terms of resistance to freezing. Unlike most competitors, it remains fluid at a temperature of -44 degrees (for others, -35 … -39 degrees C). The product is worth paying attention to those owners Kia Sportage who live in cold regions.

Advantages

• gently affects engines with particulate filters in the exhaust system;
• easy start-up in winter;
• all-season use;
• increased purity of the substance.

disadvantages

• kinematic viscosity at a temperature of 40 degrees is 69.02 units (in summer it remains thick and you need to warm up the car);
• high price.

IDEMITSU Zepro Touring 5W-30

Rating: 4.5

The seventh position is assigned to the Japanese oil from the manufacturer Idemitsu, created using the technology of Kosan Co. The synthetic product is designed for use in engines Kia Sportage powered by gasoline or diesel fuel. Operation in turbocharged engines is permissible. The manufacturer used a moderate amount of synthetic base additives to improve protective performance, but not to increase ash content. Judging by the reviews, the engines of Kia Sportage SUVs with such oil easily start at an ambient temperature of -30 degrees. The owners also report quieter operation of the internal combustion engine when switching to Japanese technical fluid.

The experts drew attention to the product due to the low sediment formation. Even after running 15,000 km, all deposits from the piston rings are in suspension and do not settle on the internal parts of the engine. This maintains a uniform fluidity of the grease, and during maintenance it is not necessary to flush the sump.

Advantages

• suitable for turbocharged engines;
• pronounced energy saving;
• protects against wear;
• thermal stability due to a flash point of 230 degrees.

disadvantages

• not everywhere you can buy;
• for 10,000 km you will have to add 500 g.

Castrol Magnatec Professional E 5W-20

Rating: 4.4

The experts gave the eighth place to the product from Castrol. The oil is well suited to Kia Sportage engines due to direct compliance with SAE requirements and API SN tolerance. The viscosity of 5W-20 allows you to lubricate not only the crankshaft, but also the camshaft from the first seconds of start. The product is suitable for both extreme city driving and long-distance country trips. Buyers note in reviews that the lubricant does not overheat in the heat and the temperature sensor on the Kia Sportage dashboard remains normal. In summer, there is no consumption for waste; in winter, starting the engine is not difficult.

We found the product to be the best for maintenance Kia Sportage due to the increased attraction of oil molecules to the metal surface. This is achieved through a new technology that provides a permanent film on the cylinder walls. It is not washed off with gasoline and reliably protects against scuffing.

Advantages

• significant fuel savings;
• convenient canister;
• quiet operation of the motor;
• retains its properties throughout the entire service life.

disadvantages

• cannot be used on diesel engines;
• high price.

MOBIL 1 ESP 5W-30

Rating: 4.3

Completing the category of synthetic oils for Kia Sportage is a product from Mobil 1. The 5W-30 viscosity grease is optimal for all-season use and is suitable for the most modern fourth generation Kia Sportage engines thanks to API SN approval. ACEA class C2 and C3 allows the use of technical fluid for diesel engines, the exhaust system of which is equipped with a particulate filter (DPF). Reviews of the owners of Korean crossovers show that this element is less likely to clog up and does not require burn-through, after long-term operation of the car within the city.

The experts ranked the oil among the best because of the delayed aging process. This is achieved thanks to a new complex of additives that prevent foaming, overheating and lubricant stratification. With such a technical fluid, it is permissible to increase the replacement interval to 18-20 thousand km, if it is not possible to perform maintenance on time. The product also has numerous components on the canister to protect against counterfeiting, which helps consumers to be confident in purchasing the original.

Advantages

• for gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines;
• gently affects the particulate filter;
• all-season use;
• keeps the combustion chambers clean.

disadvantages

• inconvenient canister;
• many fakes are produced.

The best semi-synthetic oils for Kia Sportage

Such lubricants are created on a mineral basis with an increased amount of additives or by diluting synthetics. The price of semi-synthetic oil is slightly lower, so to save on maintenance costs for Kia Sportage, pay attention to the following options for technical fluid.

LIQUI MOLY Molygen New Generation 5W-30

Rating: 4.7

The German brand LIQUI MOLY offers for service Kia Sportage oil with ILSAC GF-5 approval. The API standard of this product belongs to the SN / CF category, so the grease can be used for diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines of the latest generations of the crossover. The proprietary anti-friction package with additives allows the SUV to operate in the most heavily loaded conditions (working in a taxi, long journeys on the highway).

This oil is unique in its protective properties, achieved through the use of Molecular Friction Control technology. During circulation through the channels of the motor, the substance dopes the metal surface with tungsten and molybdenum ions. This ensures smooth sliding of the piston rings and gives a margin of safety to the cylinder walls, delaying overhaul. Owner reviews Kia Sportage show that the lubrication is really capable of extending the engine life up to 350,000 km of total mileage. Another advantage of the product is that it contributes to fuel efficiency of 5%, which is a record in the semi-synthetic category.

Advantages

• fits the latest engine models;
• provides unprecedented fuel economy;
• strengthens the surface of the internal combustion engine walls;
• will not burn out.

disadvantages

• high price;
• Do not add oils from other manufacturers.

Petro-Canada Supreme 5W-30

Rating: 4.7

Those wishing to pour semisynthetics into the crankcase of the internal combustion engine Kia Sportage should pay attention to Supreme 5W-30 oil from the Petro-Canada brand. The product meets the latest SN AP standard and has an SAE viscosity that is optimal for all regions of Russia. In the reviews, buyers are satisfied that this brand is not very well known, so there are no fakes on it yet. Also, users note an excellent combination of price and quality. When the gas distribution block is opened, there is no yellow plaque on the metal surface, the motor remains clean and keeps quiet operation.

We recommend this oil for engines Kia Sportage equipped with 2-5 generations of LPG. The substance is well tolerated by the engine running on gas fuel, without additional lubricants present in gasoline. At the same time, the owners of Kia Sportage note in the reviews that the lubricant will not burn out, and it is not necessary to carry an extra liter of technical fluid with you. Despite the work from LPG, the internal combustion engine maintains high compression, so the car's power does not decrease.

Advantages

• the product has official approvals from Hyundai / Kia;
• reduces the toxicity of the exhaust;
• quiet operation of the motor;
• suitable for year-round use;
• low consumption for waste.

disadvantages

• additives lose their properties after 5000 km;
• the engine, when starting on a cold one, may slightly knock (“diesel” effect).

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.