- Engine: Engine Code. A sequence of letters and numbers. This includes the engine block type and engine family, but may also include other information.
- Capacity: Capacity/Filter capacity in litres(liters). Engine oil fill quantity (Service fill).
- Intervals: Oil Change Intervals (use: normal). Engine oil should be changed at the latest after this time or after miles/km, whichever comes first.
The oil filter must be replaced every time the oil is changed, unless the car's owner's manual recommends otherwise.
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Model: Kia Forte, TD (2009 – 2013) (USA / CAN)
| Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte 2.0 (2009 – 2010) | DOHC | 3.9 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
| Forte 2.0 (2011 – 2013) | DOHC | 3.9 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
| Forte 2.4 (2009 – 2010) | Theta II 2.4 | 4.3 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
| Forte 2.4 (2011 – 2013) | Theta II 2.4 | 4.3 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
Model: Kia Forte, YD (2013 – 2016) (USA / CAN)
| Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte 1.6 T-GDI (USA) (2013 – 2014) | 1.6 T-GDI | 4.5 | 5 000 miles/ 6 months |
| Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2015 – 2016) | 1.6 T-GDI | 4.5 / 0.3 | 5 000 miles/ 6 months |
| Forte 1.8 MPI (2013 – 2014) | 1.8 MPI | 4 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
| Forte 1.8 MPI (2015 – 2016) | 1.8 MPI | 4 / 0.3 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
| Forte 2.0 GDI (2013 – 2016) | Nu GDI | 4 / 0.3 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
Model: Kia Forte, YDm (2016 – ) (USA / CAN)
| Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2016 – 2017) | G4FJ | 4.5 / 0.3 | 6 500 miles/ 6 months |
| Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2017 – ) | G4FJ | 4.5 / 0.3 | 6 500 miles/ 6 months |
| Forte 2.0 MPI (2016 – 2017) | G4NH | 4 / 0.3 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
| Forte 2.0 MPI (2017 – ) | G4NH | 4 / 0.3 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
| Forte 2.0 GDI (2016 – 2017) | G4NC | 4 / 0.3 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
| Forte 2.0 GDI (2017 – ) | G4NC | 4 / 0.3 | 7 500 miles/ 12 months |
