I've discovered that our 2016 Sorento received the incorrect oil today when serviced by a local mechanic. The owner's manual recommends 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30. The mechanic used Prime 10W-40 (and a filter I've never heard of). Our cars have always been dealer-maintained but the dealership is over an hour away so it's a bit inconvenient. I want to do the oil/filter changes myself now and have been researching that and in doing so found this forum.
We live in Florida so based on what I've learned so far I think the 5W-30 or 10W-30 may be the best for the climate here. But the main question at hand is whether I should replace the 10W-40 immediately or let it go for one or two thousand miles. Mileage is 44K which is roughly 9/10K per year.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
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2016 Kia Sorento 2.4L - dealer maintained (until today)
2018 Kia Forte 2.0L - dealer maintained
We live in Florida so based on what I've learned so far I think the 5W-30 or 10W-30 may be the best for the climate here. But the main question at hand is whether I should replace the 10W-40 immediately or let it go for one or two thousand miles. Mileage is 44K which is roughly 9/10K per year.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
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2016 Kia Sorento 2.4L - dealer maintained (until today)
2018 Kia Forte 2.0L - dealer maintained