1. Kia Sorento
  2. Owner info
  3. Oil Capacity
  4. 2012

2012 Kia Sorento Oil Capacity

The 2012 Kia Sorento oil capacity depends on the engine: the G4KE takes 4.9 qt, while the G6DC takes 5.5 qt. Both engines use 5W-30 oil, so identify the engine before using the listed capacity. These figures distinguish the two engine options for this year; they are not a single capacity for every Sorento.

Use the capacity as a reference when changing oil, and check the vehicle’s owner’s manual for the correct service procedure and any specific oil guidance. The figures here apply to the listed engines and year only. If your engine is not identified as G4KE or G6DC, or you need a figure not listed here, confirm it in the owner’s manual.

G4KE: 4.9 qt · G6DC: 5.5 qt

Catalog dataManufacturer figures stored on configuration rows

G4KE: 4.9 qt · 5W-30

  • 4.9 qt · 5W-30 · G4KE
  • 5.5 qt · 5W-30 · G6DC

Questions

Does oil capacity vary by engine?
Yes. Stored capacities differ by engine label.
How much oil is stored for each engine?
G4KE: 4.9 qt; G6DC: 5.5 qt

Catalog oil filters

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Kia Sorento.

Viscosity and filter part numbers appear only when the catalog stores them. This is not an oil-change procedure.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.