Purchased brand new last fall. It is a 2.4L AWD EX model. Driving habits are 85% city driving and 15% highway. Used for short trips in the city (20-30 minute drives once maybe twice a week...lots of stop and go). Live in Ottawa, Canada so temperature can range from 26 C (80 F) to 30 C (86 F) in the summer and from -10.8 C (12.6 F) to -30 C (-22 F) in the winter. Driving style easy and sometimes hard. I've only have approximately 2,500 miles on the odometer (approx. 4,000 km).
According to the Kia Sorento owner's manual:
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
2.4 Engine 4.6 l (4.86 US qt.)
API Service SM*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Number
Temp. C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
F -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
(0F - 120F)
(-22F - 120F)
For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the emgine oil of the viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if the engine oil is not availale in your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart (above).
Just to let you know I've already got an oil change done and I used 5W-20 Mobil 1 Synthetic oil (not EP) purchased at WM.
Your suggestions and/recommendation would be greatly appreciated. I'm leaning toward PP Platinum.
According to the Kia Sorento owner's manual:
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
2.4 Engine 4.6 l (4.86 US qt.)
API Service SM*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Number
Temp. C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
F -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
(0F - 120F)
(-22F - 120F)
For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the emgine oil of the viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if the engine oil is not availale in your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart (above).
Just to let you know I've already got an oil change done and I used 5W-20 Mobil 1 Synthetic oil (not EP) purchased at WM.
Your suggestions and/recommendation would be greatly appreciated. I'm leaning toward PP Platinum.