I know that. The post was sarcasm. Hence, the wink emoji.
When has there ever been a consensus on a question like the OP’s (or on just about anything)?
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When has there ever been a consensus on a question like the OP’s (or on just about anything)?
The discussion so far is 0W-30/5W-30 vs 0W-40/5W-40.Subscribed. Watching for a consensus.
However, it's a hybrid car.
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Write down each of the candidate oils suggested by BITOG posters on separate pieces of paper. Fold them, put them in a hat, bowl, or small box. Have a little girl reach in and pick one.
Life is simple if you know a little girl.
Life is simple if you know a little girl.
lol I’m just going to put Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W-20 since it’s under warranty change every 4k
Yeah I’ve been putting 89 in it even though it says 87
What about your warranty??? /s
That's right. Just like with oil, they'd have to prove the gas octane caused damage.
The general feeling here on the forum is that generally H/K engines with GDI and turbo need a very high quality synthetic oil changed on the severe schedule ideally every 3000-4000 mile. Most favored ones here are the ones with Euro approvals which are considered to be more robust than the API oils.
The following is from the owners manual from 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid
""These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
T-GDi HEV/PHEV 5.07 US qt. (4.8 L) Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or
ILSAC GF-6""
Note that that the oil grade is recommended, not required (my emphasis above). I would not worry about the warranty as long as it is done regularly and there is proof of the same. Nothing wrong with any of the other 'Euro' synthetic oil choices mentioned in the thread so far, they would all be great too. Agree with doing1st OCI at 1k and then maybe again at 3k if you plan to keep this for a long time
My choice would be
Mobil 1 FS Euro formula 0W-40
Castrol Edge Euro 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-30
Mobil 1 ESP variety
Quaker State Euro 5W-40.
Valvoline Restore and Protect is a API certified only, plus a brand new engine is expected to be clean already - so using Valvoline Restore and Protect is moot already.
The following is from the owners manual from 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid
""These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
T-GDi HEV/PHEV 5.07 US qt. (4.8 L) Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or
ILSAC GF-6""
Note that that the oil grade is recommended, not required (my emphasis above). I would not worry about the warranty as long as it is done regularly and there is proof of the same. Nothing wrong with any of the other 'Euro' synthetic oil choices mentioned in the thread so far, they would all be great too. Agree with doing1st OCI at 1k and then maybe again at 3k if you plan to keep this for a long time
My choice would be
Mobil 1 FS Euro formula 0W-40
Castrol Edge Euro 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-30
Mobil 1 ESP variety
Quaker State Euro 5W-40.
Valvoline Restore and Protect is a API certified only, plus a brand new engine is expected to be clean already - so using Valvoline Restore and Protect is moot already.
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Lots forget about the final word in the product name "Restore and Protect." Why wait for oil burning problems to start when you can prevent them in the first place?