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Where is the oil drain plug on a 2005 Kia Sorento?

To locate the oil drain plug on a 2005 Kia Sorento:

Front-Wheel Drive:

* Park your vehicle on a flat, level surface.

* Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.

* Engage the parking brake.

* Jack up the front of your vehicle with a floor jack and jack stands.

* Locate the oil drain plug on the oil pan. It is typically located near the bottom of the oil pan and has a 17mm hex head.

* Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug.

* Use a 17mm wrench to loosen the oil drain plug.

* Allow the oil to drain completely into the oil drain pan.

* Tighten the oil drain plug to 18 ft-lbs.

* Lower your vehicle with the floor jack.

Rear-Wheel Drive:

* Park your vehicle on a flat, level surface.

* Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.

* Engage the parking brake.

* Jack up the rear of your vehicle with a floor jack and jack stands.

* Locate the oil drain plug on the oil pan. It is typically located near the bottom of the oil pan and has a 19mm hex head.

* Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug.

* Use a 19mm wrench to loosen the oil drain plug.

* Allow the oil to drain completely into the oil drain pan.

* Tighten the oil drain plug to 18 ft-lbs.

* Lower your vehicle with the floor jack.