Kia Sorento 2003-2009

The Kia Sorento from 2003 to 2009 marked the model's first-generation offering. This midsize SUV was introduced as Kia's foray into the competitive SUV market. It featured a traditional body-on-frame construction, offering a robust and capable vehicle for both on- and light-off-road adventures. The Sorento was available in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations, providing versatility for different driving conditions.

The first-generation Sorento offered a spacious and functional cabin with up to five passengers inside. While the interior design was relatively simple compared to more modern SUVs, it provided practicality and comfort. This generation may not have been as advanced as later models regarding safety and technology, but it still included essential features for its time. The first-generation Kia Sorento laid the foundation for the model's evolution, setting the stage for the more advanced and refined versions that followed in subsequent generations.

Kia Sorento specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Chassis

• Type: BL

Engine 3.3L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque
• Oil capacity: 5.5 quarts

Fuel

• Capacity: 80 l (21 US gal)

Automatic transaxle fluid

• Type: APOLLOIL ATF RED-1K
• Capacity: 10 l (10.57 US qt.)

Power steering

• Type: PSF-III
• Capacity: 0.85~0.9 l PSF-III (0.9~0.95 US qt.)

Front Differential Fluid

• Type: API SERVICE GL-5 (SAE 90)
• Capacity: 1.3 l (1.37 US qt.)

Rear differential

• Type: 
  • Without LSD: API SERVICE GL-5 (SAE 90)
  • With LSD: API SERVICE GL-5 (SAE 85W-90, INFILREX33)
• Capacity: 1.6 l (1.69 US qt.)

Brake Fluid

• Type: FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
• Capacity: 0.35 l (0.37 US qt.)

Coolant

• Type: Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
• Capacity: 9.0 l (9.4 US qt.)

Powertrain

• Engine

• Petrol:
  • 2.4 L Sirius II I4
  • 3.3 L Lambda V6
  • 3.5 L Sigma V6
  • 3.8 L Lambda V6
• Diesel:
  • 2.5 L A I4

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Front Fog Light Bulb: 881
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 168
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb: 2357
• High Beam Headlight Bulb: H1-55W
• Low Beam Headlight Bulb: H11B

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 921
• Brake Light Bulb: 1157
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 168
• License Plate Light BulbLicense Plate Light Bulb
• License Plate Light Bulb: 168
• Parking Light Bulb: 2357
• Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb: 168
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: 1156NA
• Tail Light Bulb: 1157

Interior Lights

• Courtesy Light Bulb: 168
• Dome Light Bulb: 6418
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 6418
• Map Light Bulb: 175