Kia K5 2011-2015

The Kia K5, manufactured from 2011 to 2015, represented Kia's ongoing efforts to compete in the midsize sedan market. It offered consumers an appealing combination of style, value, and technology. The K5 featured a modern and dynamic design, with a distinctive front grille and sleek body lines, giving it a more upscale appearance than its predecessor. Inside, the cabin provided a comfortable and well-equipped environment with spacious seating and an array of standard and optional features, including advanced infotainment systems, Bluetooth connectivity, and available leather upholstery.

Safety was a key focus for the Kia K5 during this period, with features like airbags, stability control, and available advanced driver assistance systems such as lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control. This generation of the K5 aimed to balance affordability and modern amenities, making it a competitive choice in the midsize sedan segment for those looking for a reliable and well-rounded vehicle.

Kia K5, also known as the Kia Optima, specifications, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 25-33 FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 5.1 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.0L 4-Cylinder : 0.035”

Engine 2.4L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 25-33 FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 5.1 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.4L 4-Cylinder : 0.044”

Fuel

• Capacity: 70 l (18.49 US gal.)

Automatic transaxle fluid

• Type: MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV NOCA ATF SP-IV, Kia genuine ATF SP-IV
• Capacity:
  • 2.0 T-GDI: 7.8 l (8.24 US qt.)
  • 2.4 GDI: 7.1 l (7.50 US qt.)

Coolant

• Type: Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
• Capacity: 
  • 2.0 T-GDI: 6.5 ~ 6.6 l (6.87 ~ 6.97 US qt.)
  • 2.4 GDI: 6.8 l (7.18 US qt.)

Brake Fluid

• Type: FMVSS116 DOT 3 OR DOT 4
• Capacity: 0.7~0.8 l (0.7~0.8 US qt.)

Powertrain

Engine

• Petrol:
  • 2.0 L Nu MPI I4
  • 2.0 L Theta II MPI I4
  • 2.0 L Theta II T-GDI I4
  • 2.4 L Theta II MPI I4
  • 2.4 L Theta II GDI I4
• Petrol/LPG:
  • 2.0 L Nu LPI I4
  • 2.0 L Theta LPI I4
• Diesel:
  • 1.7 L U II CRDi I4

Transmission

• 6-speed manual
• 6-speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Front Fog Light Bulb:
  • LED
  • H8-35W
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb:
  • 168
  •  LED
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb: 2357NA
• High Beam Headlight Bulb:
  • H1-55W
  • H7LL
• Low Beam Headlight Bulb:
  • H11B, H7LL
  • HID-D1S

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 921
• Brake Light Bulb:
  • LED
  • 2357
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: LED
• License Plate Light Bulb: 168
• Parking Light Bulb:
  • LED
  • 2357NA
• Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb:
  • LED
  • 168
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 1156A
  •  1156
• Tail Light Bulb:
  • LED
  • 2357

Interior Lights

• Dome Light Bulb: 6461
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 6418
• Map Light Bulb: 175
• Trunk Light Bulb: 6418
• Vanity Mirror Light Bulb: 6418