How much coolant does a 2019 Sorento take?
8.35 US qt (7.9 L) on the 2.4 GDI and 9.83 US qt (9.3 L) on the 3.3 GDI.
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2019 Kia Sorento
2019 Sorento coolant is 8.35 US qt on the 2.4 GDI and 9.83 US qt on the 3.3 GDI. First change is 120,000 miles or 10 years.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Theta II 2.4 GDI | 8.35 US qt (7.9 L). Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water, ethylene-glycol base coolant for an aluminum radiator. |
| Lambda II 3.3 GDI | 9.83 US qt (9.3 L). Same coolant description. |
| First change | 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years. After that, every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. |
Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (2019 Sorento owner's manual, copyright 2018 Kia Motors America, Inc., printed in the U.S.A. The specifications chapter prints the Theta II 2.4 GDI and the Lambda II 3.3 GDI, plus a 5-seat and 7-seat gross-vehicle-weight table. (opens in a new tab)).
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Main source: 2019 Sorento owner's manual, copyright 2018 Kia Motors America, Inc., printed in the U.S.A. The specifications chapter prints the Theta II 2.4 GDI and the Lambda II 3.3 GDI, plus a 5-seat and 7-seat gross-vehicle-weight table. (opens in a new tab), Kia Motors America, published 2018-01-01, read 2026-10-16.
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For adding coolant. The lubricants table does not print a drain size.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Theta II 2.4 GDI | 8.35 US qt (7.9 L). Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water, ethylene-glycol base coolant for an aluminum radiator. | Recommended lubricants |
| Lambda II 3.3 GDI | 9.83 US qt (9.3 L). Same coolant description. | Recommended lubricants |
| First change | 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years. After that, every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. | Normal maintenance schedule, non-turbo |
2.4 GDI is 8.35 US qt. 3.3 GDI is 9.83 US qt. Both are ethylene-glycol coolant for an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water.
Whichever comes first. Later changes are every 30,000 miles or 24 months.
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Ethylene-glycol coolant for an aluminum radiator
Mixed with distilled water. 8.35 US qt on the 2.4 GDI or 9.83 US qt on the 3.3 GDI.
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For adding coolant. The lubricants table does not print a drain size.
8.35 US qt (7.9 L) on the 2.4 GDI and 9.83 US qt (9.3 L) on the 3.3 GDI.
First at 120,000 miles or 10 years, then every 30,000 miles or 24 months.
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