Kia Warranty Oil Change Requirements
Kia Synthetic Oil Requirement Notice
Notice to Our Loyal Service Customers Regarding Your Kia Warranty And Kia’s New Synthetic Oil Requirement
Kia is now requiring that all vehicles manufactured after April 2021 use full-synthetic oil to continue to be covered under factory warranty. After June of 2022, any vehicle that is still under factory warranty will need to use full-synthetic oil to continue to be covered under factory warranty. Use of conventional oil or semi-synthetic oil can cause your warranty to be voided.
What are the Benefits of Synthetic Oil?
- Prolongs the life of your oil requiring fewer changes and less trips to the dealership
- Flowing in cold temperatures, reducing engine wear during frigid Cleveland winter startups
- Withstanding higher temperatures than conventional oil, which keeps your engine running longer
- Better fuel and oil economy
- Resists oil breakdown, which helps protect your engine from strain
- Fewer emissions
- More environmentally-friendly because less used motor oil needs to be processed and disposed
- AAA cites that synthetic oil engines perform nearly 50% better than engines using conventional motor oil according to industry tests.
Isn’t Synthetic Oil More Expensive?
Yes, synthetic oil is generally more expensive per quart. However, as you can see by our cost examples below, switching to full-synthetic can be less expensive in the long run along with a host of additional benefits.
| Conventional Oil
Changes Performed Every 3 Months or 3,500 Miles |
$89.95 Full-Synthetic Oil
Changes Performed Every 7,500 Miles Per Year on specific models |
$59.95 Full-Synthetic Oil
Changes Performed Every 7,500 Miles Per Year on specific models |
Cost Difference
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| 3 Year Lease Driving 12,000 Miles Per Year | 10 Oil Changes At $39.99
Total Cost: $399.90 |
5 Oil Changes At $89.95
Total Cost: $449.75 |
5 Oil Changes At $59.95
Total Cost: $299.75 |
Over 3 Years Only $49.85 More on $89.95 Synthetic Oil Changes
You Save: $100.15 on $59.95 Synthetic Oil Changes |
| 5 Year Ownership Driving 12,000 Miles Per Year | 17 Oil Changes At $39.99
Total Cost: $679.83 |
8 Oil Changes At $89.95
Total Cost: $719.60 |
8 Oil Changes At $59.95
Total Cost: $479.60 |
Over 5 Years Only $39.77 More on $89.95 Synthetic Oil Changes
You Save: $200.23 on $59.95 Synthetic Oil Changes |
| 10 Year Ownership Driving 15,000 Miles Per Year | 43 Oil Changes At $39.99
Total Cost: $1,719.57 |
20 Oil Changes At $89.95
Total Cost: $1,799 |
20 Oil Changes At $59.95
Total Cost: $1,199 |
Over 10 Years Only $79.43 More on $89.95 Synthetic Oil Changes
You Save: $520.57 on $59.95 Synthetic Oil Changes |
Oil change cost varies by vehicle and engine displacement. Kia Forte, Soul, Rio, Celts, Niro, and K5 (LX to EX trims) typically are $59.95 for full synthetic oil changes. Cadenza, Stinger GT-Line, K5 GT, Telluride, Sorento, Sportage, Sedona, and Carnival typically are $89.95 for full synthetic oil changes. The K900 as well as GT1 and GT2 synthetic oil changes are priced at $129.95. Pricing is subject to change and does not include tax, shop fees, environmental fees, core charges, and other federal, state, or locally mandated fees. See your service advisor for full details and pricing
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.