For 2006 Sorento First generation facelift Kia recommends to use: H27W/2 12V 27W PGJ13, PY21W-12V 21W BAU15s yellow, H1 12V 55W P14.5s, H7 12V 55W PX26d, W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, WY5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow, Festoon 12V 3W SV7-8 (8.2x28), C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8, R5W-12V 5W BA15s, W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, P21W-12V 21W BA15s, and P21/5W-12V 21/5W BAY15d. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
Fog lamps
H27W/2 12V 27W PGJ13
Front direction indicator
PY21W-12V 21W BAU15s yellow
High beam
H1 12V 55W P14.5s
Low beam
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Parking light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
Side direction indicator
WY5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow
expand_moreInternal light sources
Glove compartment light
Festoon 12V 3W SV7-8 (8.2x28)
Interior light
C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8
Reading light
R5W-12V 5W BA15s
expand_moreRear light sources
Auxiliary brake light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Back-up lamp
P21W-12V 21W BA15s
License plate light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Rear direction indicator
PY21W-12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Rear fog lamp
P21W-12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp
P21/5W-12V 21/5W BAY15d
Tail light
P21/5W-12V 21/5W BAY15d
Servicing your Kia use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2006 Kia Sorento user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Kia warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Kia Sorento service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2006 Kia Sorento you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2006 Kia Sorento generations
In 2006 Kia offered 2 generations of the Sorento. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.