Oil & Filter Change 2011 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L V6

Kia Sorento Model Years - 2011

1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair

2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open

Car Displayed: 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4L 4 Cyl. info

3. Find Oil Drain - Locate the oil drain plug underneath the vehicle

Car Displayed: 2012 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L V6 info

4. Drain Oil - Set up the workspace, drain oil and replace plug

5. Find Oil Filter - Locate the oil filter

Car Displayed: 2012 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L V6 info

6. Remove Oil Cap - Take off the oil fill cap

Car Displayed: 2012 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L V6 info

7. Add Oil - Determine the correct oil type and add oil

8. Replace Cap - Put the oil fill cap back on the engine

Car Displayed: 2012 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L V6 info

9. Leak Inspection - Start vehicle and visually inspect for leaks

10. Remove Dipstick - Locate, remove and wipe oil dipstick

Car Displayed: 2012 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L V6 info

11. Read Oil Level - Reinsert dipstick, remove and then read oil level

Car Displayed: 2012 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L V6 info

12. Clean Up Tips - How to best clean spills and deal with used oil

13. More Info. - Additional information on oil changes

Author

Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month.

Share on   Share on Twitter   Share on Facebook
Parts & Tools
We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate
Video Description

Learn how to change the oil and oil filter in your 2011 Kia Sorento with this free video. What type of oil is required in a Sorento? You can use synthetic oil in any modern vehicle. Many vehicles will require the use of 100% synthetic oil, others allow synthetic blend, which is a mix of synthetic and conventional oil, and conventional oil too. The synthetic oil vs conventional oil debate has many proponents on both sides. Synthetic oil will not break down over time and tends to have longer change intervals, so if you want to have more time between oil changes, then synthetic oil is a good choice. Conventional oil works well for drivers who change their oil regularly and if it is approved for your Sorento. The owners manual will indicate if your 2011 Sorento takes 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30. This video shows the location of the oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Sorento. For most Kias, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can't do this, see our parts page to find a Kia Sorento oil filter wrench. If your Sorento is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Sorento.

We recommend wearing safety glasses whenever you are working under your Sorento. You never know what could be dripping down from the engine, battery acid, engine coolant, brake fluid, etc. All of these fluids are harmful to your eyes and skin so it is important to protect yourself.

  • Advance Auto coupon for
    20% off entire order: KIOSK20
2012 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L V6 Power Steering Fluid Fix Leaks

If your car is leaking a small amount of power steering fluid - see this video on how to fix the leak

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4L 4 Cyl. Jack Up Car Use Your Jack to Raise Your Car

Where is the jack location, jack points and other tips on jacking up a vehicle

2012 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L V6 Air Filter (Engine) Replace

Replacing a dirty air filter can improve gas mileage by up to 4%. Isn't efficiency great?

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4L 4 Cyl. Tires & Wheels Change a Flat Tire

Learn where your spare tire and jack are located before you need it on the side of the road