Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2023 Kia Sorento SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 2.5L Eng | w/Front A/C | 3.70 OZS. | 0.1 L | PAG Oil | Approximate capacity. | S |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 2.5L Eng | w/Front and Rear A/C | 6.85 OZS. | 0.2 L | PAG Oil | Approximate capacity. | S |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front & Rear | 1.76 LBS. | 0.79 KG | R-1234yf | Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front | 1.30 LBS. | 0.58 KG | R-1234yf | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 2.5L Eng,Automatic Trans | 6.90 QTS. | 6.52 L | SK ATF SP4-M1, MICHANG ATF SP4-M1, S-Oil ATF SP4-M1-, KIA Genuine ATF SP4-M1 | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | 0.50 QTS. | 0.47 L | SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, FMVSS 116 DOT-4, ISO4925 CLASS-6 | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | 9.72 QTS. | 9.19 L | Phosphate based Ehtylene Glycol based coolant | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | 6.13 QTS. | 5.8 L | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 2.5L Eng | 17.00 GALS. | 64.35 L | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | 0.70 QTS. | 0.66 L | Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-85 (Recommended: SK HCT-5 Gear Oil SAE 75W-85 or equivalent). | Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | S | ||||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.