What type of engine oil is suitable for the Kia K5?
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The Kia K5 can use engine oil with a viscosity grade of 5W30. For models equipped with turbocharged engines, it is recommended to use full synthetic oil with a viscosity of 40. For models with naturally aspirated engines, it is recommended to use full synthetic oil with a viscosity of 30. 5W-30 refers to its SAE standard viscosity rating. This viscosity value first indicates that the oil is a multi-grade oil. The 'W' stands for WINTER, and the number before the 'W' represents the oil's flow performance at low temperatures—the smaller the number, the better the starting performance in cold conditions. The number after the 'W' indicates the oil's stability at high temperatures (i.e., its resistance to thinning)—the higher the number, the better the oil's high-temperature stability. Engine oils are generally categorized into three types: conventional mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil, and full synthetic oil. Mineral oil is inexpensive but has shorter service life and inferior lubrication performance compared to synthetic oils, and it also causes more environmental pollution. Semi-synthetic oil is very close in purity to full synthetic oil, though its cost is slightly higher than mineral oil, making it an ideal transitional product between mineral and synthetic oils. Full synthetic oil has a well-arranged molecular structure, giving it strong resistance to external variables. As a result, it offers superior thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and viscosity stability compared to mineral and semi-synthetic oils.
