Owners of other Kia, Hyundai and Genesis vehicles such as the Niro, Optima, Soul, Forte, Rio, Stinger, Cadenza, K900, Sorento, Telluride, Sedona, Kona, Santa Fe, Tucson, Elantra, Sonata, Accent, Rondo, Carens, Veloster, Ioniq, Nexo, Palisade, G70, G80 and G90 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A few compatible replacement oil filters with their part numbers include the following: Bosch 3312, Fram XG9688, Wix 51334, ACDelco PF1127, Purolator L14459, Pennzoil HPZ-37 and Mobil 1 M1-104.

The tools and other items needed to complete this procedure include a small flathead screwdriver, a 17mm socket with a 3/8" drive ratchet, a used oil catch container, a Lisle 63600 oil filter wrench (optional) and six U.S. quarts of new SAE 5W-20 oil.

The oil capacity specification for the Hyundai / Kia Theta II 2.4L I4 engine for an oil change with a filter replacement is 5.07 U.S. quarts (or 4.8L). The specification is the same for the 2.0 liter T-GDI turbocharged engine.

The first steps are to warm up the engine for a few minutes, park the vehicle on a level surface and turn off the ignition.

Warming up the engine will help suspend any contaminants within the old oil and also allow it to drain out more quickly.

Removing the oil fill cap and partially removing the dipstick will help prevent a vacuum from forming and also allow the old oil to drain out more quickly.

Make sure the emergency / parking brake is engaged and place wheel chocks on both sides of the rear tires to make sure the car doesn't move.

I was able to slide under the SUV and access the drain bolt and oil filter relatively easily.

If you would like more room to work under the car, raise it with a floor jack and securely support it with at least two jack stands or drive the car up on to automotive ramps.

Slide under the front of the engine bay with a small flathead screwdriver.

There are two service access covers on the under engine cover or "skid plate".

The oil filter is located behind the round cover located closer to the front of the car.

The oil pan and drain bolt are located behind the somewhat oval cover located closer to the rear of the engine bay.

Once the fasteners have been unlocked, pry out the base to remove them.

I just removed two pop rivets on the oil filter access and then rotated it out of the way. I found that the pop rivets were relatively brittle and would break easily.

Set the fasteners aside in a safe place.

Loosen the drain bolt by turning it in the counterclockwise direction with a 17mm socket and a 3/8" drive ratchet.

Be careful when you remove the drain bolt. The old oil might still be hot enough to burn your fingers depending on how long you warmed up the engine.

Allow the old oil to drain out for at least a few minutes or until the flow slows down to just an occasional drip.

Inspect the metal washer or "gasket" on the oil drain bolt and replace it if necessary.

The Kia / Hyundai part number for the oil drain bolt washer is 21513-23001.

Clean the area around the drain hole with a paper towel. Make sure that the old washer is not still attached to the oil pan.

Re-insert the oil drain bolt and spin it in a few turns in the clockwise direction by hand to make sure it doesn't become cross threaded.

Tighten the oil drain bolt in the clockwise direction with the 17mm socket and a 3/8" drive ratchet to just past hand tight.

If you have a torque wrench, the service manual specification for the oil drain bolt is 25 to 32 lb-ft of torque.

Spin off the old oil filter in the counterclockwise direction.

If you have trouble removing a stuck or stubborn oil filter, I highly recommend using the Lisle 63600 oil filter wrench.

I've found it to be the easiest way to remove an old filter that was put on way too tight at the factory or a quick lube oil change shop.

Allow the old oil from the oil filter receptacle to drain out for at least a few minutes.

Dip your pinky finger into some new oil and lubricate the rubber o-ring gasket on the new oil filter.

Make sure the the gasket from the old oil filter is not still attached to the engine.

Spin on the new oil filter in the clockwise direction and tighten it to about 1/3 to 1/2 turn past finger tight.

Try to avoid over tightening the new oil filter to prevent from damaging the rubber o-ring which could lead to an oil leak.

Double check that the drain bolt and the new oil filter are tight before moving on to the next steps.

Make sure the pin or "button" in the center of the fasteners is in the out and released position.

Push the fasteners back into place and pop in the center pieces to lock them into place.

Insert the automotive funnel into the oil filler hole.

So you'll need six quarts of new oil. You can save the extra unused oil for the future.

It is far better to have slightly less oil than necessary in the engine than to over fill it. Running an engine that has been over filled with oil can lead to sluggish performance or possibly cause damage to seals and gaskets or other components.

I recommend only pouring in about 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 U.S. quarts of new oil at first.

Then replace the oil filler cap by twisting it on in the clockwise direction and push down the dipstick.

Then turn off the ignition and allow the new oil to drain back down to the pan for at least five to ten minutes.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean with a paper towel, fully re-insert it and then pull it out again to check the oil level.

If necessary, slowly pour in more oil and repeatedly check the level on the dipstick until it reaches at or just below the upper metal hole in the tip of the dipstick that indicates the "MAX" (maximum) or "FULL" line.

You may not need to pour in the entire 5.07 U.S. quarts of new oil in order for the level on the dipstick to reach the upper metal hole depending on how long you allowed the old oil to drain out.

Once the oil level is correct, make sure the oil filler cap is tight and replace the dipstick.

To reset the "Service Required" message for the oil service interval (also known as the "oil life meter"), follow these steps: 1. Turn on the ignition but do not start the engine. Press the "Menu" button on the right side of the steering wheel (next to the "Cruise" button). 2. Press the menu button until you see the "User Settings" menu. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the "Service Interval" menu option. 4. Press "OK" to enter the "Service Interval" menu. 5. Choose the "Reset" option. Press and hold "OK".

You can also change the oil service interval from the default 7,500 miles in this menu.

On some Kia models, you simply press the "Menu" button until you see the "Service Interval" screen and then press the "OK" button. When the screen says "Hold OK: Reset", press and hold the OK button until the interval resets to your setting.

Turn off the ignition and turn it back on again to verify that the service interval has been reset.

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