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The Kia Forte engine oil capacity is between 4.1 quarts (3.9 liters) and 4.8 quarts (4.5 liters) as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
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The oil capacity data we have for the 2024 Kia Forte includes the engine oil and the automatic transmission.
The 2024 Kia Forte engine oil capacity is 4.2 quarts for all engine configurations.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L | 4 Cyl. | 4 Turbo | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | D | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20 |
The 2024 Kia Forte has an automatic transmission oil capacity of 7.1 quarts.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | D | C0Gf1 | 7.1 Quarts | 6.7 Liters |
The oil capacity data we have for the 2023 Kia Forte includes the engine oil and the automatic transmission.
The 2023 Kia Forte engine oil capacity is 4.2 quarts for all engine configurations.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Turbo | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 7 | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20 |
The 2023 Kia Forte has an automatic transmission oil capacity of 7.1 quarts.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 7 | C0Gf1 | 7.1 Quarts | 6.7 Liters |
The oil capacity data we have for the 2022 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2022 Kia Forte engine oil capacities is either 4.8 quarts or 4.2 quarts as shown in the table below organized by engine types.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L | 4 Cyl. | Turbo | 4.8 Quarts | 4.5 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2022 Kia Forte automatic transmission capacity is either 2.1 quarts or 6.9 quarts as shown in the table below organized by the vehicle's transmission configuration.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L | 4 Cyl. | Turbo | 7 Spd D7Uf1 | 2.1 Quarts | 2 Liters |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | C0Gf1 | 6.9 Quarts | 6.5 Liters |
The 2022 Kia Forte, with the M6CF3-1 manual transmission, has an manual transmission oil capacity of 3.8 quarts.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | M6Cf3-1 | 3.8 Quarts | 3.6 Liters |

The oil capacity data we have for the 2019 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2019 Kia Forte engine oil capacity is 4.2 quarts for all engine configurations.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2019 Kia Forte has an automatic transmission oil capacity of 7.1 quarts.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | C0Gf1 | 7.1 Quarts | 6.7 Liters |
The 2019 Kia Forte, with the M6CF3-1 (6-SPD) manual transmission, has an manual transmission oil capacity of 3.8 quarts.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | M6Cf3-1 (6-SPD) | 3.8 Quarts | 3.6 Liters |
The oil capacity data we have for the 2018 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2018 Kia Forte engine oil capacity is 4.2 quarts for all engine configurations.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2018 Kia Forte has an automatic transmission oil capacity of 7.5 quarts.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Gf1-2 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Mf1-2 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
The 2018 Kia Forte, with the M6CF3-1 (6-SPD) manual transmission, has an manual transmission oil capacity of 3.8 quarts.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | M6Cf3-1 (6-SPD) | 3.8 Quarts | 3.6 Liters |

The oil capacity data we have for the 2017 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2017 Kia Forte engine oil capacity is 4.2 quarts for all engine configurations.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2017 Kia Forte has an automatic transmission oil capacity of 7.5 quarts.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Gf1-2 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Mf1-2 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
The 2017 Kia Forte, with the M6CF3-1 (6-SPD) manual transmission, has an manual transmission oil capacity of 3.8 quarts.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | M6Cf3-1 (6-SPD) | 3.8 Quarts | 3.6 Liters |

The oil capacity data we have for the 2016 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2016 Kia Forte engine oil capacity is 4.2 quarts for all engine configurations.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | 4 Cyl. | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2016 Kia Forte has an automatic transmission oil capacity of 7.5 quarts.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Gf1 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Mf1 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
The 2016 Kia Forte, with the M6CF3-1 (6-SPD) manual transmission, has an manual transmission oil capacity of 3.8 quarts.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | M6Cf3-1 (6-SPD) | 3.8 Quarts | 3.6 Liters |
The oil capacity data we have for the 2015 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2015 Kia Forte engine oil capacity is 4.2 quarts for all engine configurations.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | 4 Cyl. | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2015 Kia Forte automatic transmission capacity is either 7.5 quarts or 7.7 quarts as shown in the table below organized by the vehicle's transmission configuration.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Gf1 | 7.7 Quarts | 7.3 Liters |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Mf1 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
The 2015 Kia Forte, with the M6CF3-1 (6-SPD) manual transmission, has an manual transmission oil capacity of 4.2 quarts.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | 4 Cyl. | M6Cf3-1 (6-SPD) | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters |
The oil capacity data we have for the 2014 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2014 Kia Forte engine oil capacity is 4.2 quarts for all engine configurations.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | 4 Cyl. | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.2 Quarts | 4.0 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2014 Kia Forte has an automatic transmission oil capacity of 7.5 quarts.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Gf1 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Mf1 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
The 2014 Kia Forte, with the M6CF3-1 (6-SPD) manual transmission, has an manual transmission oil capacity of 3.8 quarts.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | M6Cf3-1 (6-SPD) | 3.8 Quarts | 3.6 Liters |
The oil capacity data we have for the 2013 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2013 Kia Forte engine oil capacities is either 4.1 quarts or 4.5 quarts as shown in the table below organized by engine types.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.1 Quarts | 3.9 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | 4.5 Quarts | 4.3 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2013 Kia Forte has an automatic transmission oil capacity of 7.5 quarts.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Mf1 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
The 2013 Kia Forte, with the M6CF3-1 (6-SPD) manual transmission, has an manual transmission oil capacity of 4.0 quarts.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | M6Cf3-1 (6-SPD) | 4.0 Quarts | 3.8 Liters |
The oil capacity data we have for the 2012 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2012 Kia Forte engine oil capacities is either 4.1 quarts or 4.5 quarts as shown in the table below organized by engine types.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.1 Quarts | 3.9 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | 4.5 Quarts | 4.3 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2012 Kia Forte has an automatic transmission oil capacity of 7.5 quarts.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Mf1 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
The 2012 Kia Forte manual transmission capacity is either 3.8 quarts or 4.0 quarts as shown in the table below organized by the vehicle's transmission configuration.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | M6Cf3-1 (6-SPD) | 4.0 Quarts | 3.8 Liters |
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | M6Gf2 (6-SPD) | 3.8 Quarts | 3.6 Liters |
The oil capacity data we have for the 2011 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2011 Kia Forte engine oil capacities is either 4.1 quarts or 4.5 quarts as shown in the table below organized by engine types.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.1 Quarts | 3.9 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | 4.5 Quarts | 4.3 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2011 Kia Forte has an automatic transmission oil capacity of 7.5 quarts.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd A6Mf1 | 7.5 Quarts | 7.1 Liters |
The 2011 Kia Forte manual transmission capacity is either 3.8 quarts or 4.0 quarts as shown in the table below organized by the vehicle's transmission configuration.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | M6Cf3-1 (6-SPD) | 4.0 Quarts | 3.8 Liters |
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | M6Gf2 (6-SPD) | 3.8 Quarts | 3.6 Liters |
The oil capacity data we have for the 2010 Kia Forte includes the engine oil, the automatic transmission, and the manual transmission.
The 2010 Kia Forte engine oil capacities is either 4.1 quarts or 4.5 quarts as shown in the table below organized by engine types.
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity (Imp.) | Engine Oil Capacity (Metric) | Engine Oil Viscosity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | 4.1 Quarts | 3.9 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | 4.5 Quarts | 4.3 Liters | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
The 2010 Kia Forte automatic transmission capacity is either 7 quarts or 8 quarts as shown in the table below organized by the vehicle's transmission configuration.
| Engine | Automatic Transmission Type | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Imp.) | Automatic Transmission Total Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | 4 Spd A4Cf2 | 7 Quarts | 6.6 Liters |
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | 5 Spd A5Cf2 | 8 Quarts | 7.6 Liters |
The 2010 Kia Forte, with the M5CF3 (5-SPD) manual transmission, has an manual transmission oil capacity of 4.0 quarts.
| Engine | Manual Transmission Type | Manual Transmission Fill (Imp.) | Manual Transmission Fill (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 4 Cyl. | M5Cf3 (5-SPD) | 4.0 Quarts | 3.8 Liters |
| 2.4L | 4 Cyl. | M6Gf2 (6-SPD) | 4.0 Quarts | 3.8 Liters |

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