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What type of oil is recommended for a 2001 Kia Sportage?
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The 2001 Kia Sportage comes with a 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine that requires 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil. The vehicle has a capacity of 4.4 quarts with a filter, and the drain plug should be torqued to 26 ft/lbs. The numbers in 10W-40 indicate the oil's viscosity at startup (10) and operating speeds (40), with the 'w' standing for winter. It's important to use oil in your vehicle to keep the engine clean and lubricate parts, but remember that oil needs to be changed regularly as it won't last forever. Expect to pay around $40 to $50 in labor costs if you take your car to a mechanic for an oil change.
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For the automatic transmission of a 2001 Kia Sportage, it is advised to use API Service SG or SH Energy Conserving II (ECII) SAE 10W-40 oil. For manual transmission, the recommendation is API Service GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 75W-90 oil. The transmission fluid capacity for a 2001 Kia Sportage is 4.2 liters (equivalent to 4.4 US Quarts).
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