Korean sedans entered tightly into Russian market and almost immediately took a leading position on it. The balance of appearance, workmanship and price makes them bestsellers for many years in a row. For such people's cars engine life is one of the most important indicators.

As known, Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris- These are absolutely identical cars, differing only appearance. They have the same models of engines, manual transmission, automatic transmission, even in the user manual for car maintenance you will not find any differences. The official service life of Solaris, declared by the manufacturer, is 180,000 km, but this does not mean that after the specified mileage, the motor can be thrown away.

Practice shows that the Kia Rio 6-cylinder engine will last 300,000 km until overhaul without any problems. An 8-cylinder can reach the title of "millionaire" when using a manual gearbox. Automatic transmission simply will not last more than 250-300 thousand km.

How much does Kia Rio 3 run?

G4FA or G4FC engines perfectly tolerate domestic 92 gasoline, not always good quality. They are easy to maintain, intake and exhaust manifolds, engine mounts, air filter and candles change quickly and without problems. Don't be intimidated by the aluminum block construction and thin cast iron sleeves, old components are replaced with new ones, as evidenced by numerous owner reviews. With the declared 200,000 km. manufacturer, the Kia Rio G4FA or G4FC engine runs 500, 600, even 700 thousand km. You can easily find cars with such mileage on ad sites.

G4LC engine design is very similar to G4FA, G4FC. The same aluminum block with thin cast iron sleeves, only the mass decreased by 14 kg. These engines are more economical than their predecessors, a little "faster", their maximum power is achieved at a lower number of revolutions (6000 rpm versus 6300 rpm). Owners of Kia Rio (including RIO X-Line) with a KAPPA engine, it is necessary to service the power unit in time, change the pushers every 100 thousand runs, and the chain mechanism every 150 thousand. The declared resource is 250,000 km. run.

Resource Korean engines today (2018) can be called more than worthy. Yes, it is inferior to Japanese and German engines (especially old ones), but the price difference is also noticeable. The weak point of the Kia Rio engines is considered to be the knee-piston group, so it is especially important to change them in time motor oil. Cylinders for 200-250 thousand km. usually without scuffing, camshafts and cylinder head gasket without damage, hydraulic tappets in good condition, oil scraper caps are worse preserved.

How much does a Kia Rio engine cost?

An engine for the 2nd generation costs 20-30 thousand rubles, you can find rare ads for 10-15 thousand. Prices for the 3rd generation start at 25 thousand and reach 50-80 thousand rubles.

Kia cee "d 2006–2012 onwards

Kia cee "d 2006–2012 onwards

Kia cee "d 2006–2012 onwards

The premiere of the model took place in the fall of 2006 at the Paris Motor Show. Some fans of the car even remember him the exact date Released September 28th. European sales of Kia cee'd began at the end of the same year. Moreover, cars for the European market were assembled in the Slovak city of Zilina. Debuted first five-door hatchback. In the summer of 2007, the SW wagon appeared, and the dynamic three-door pro_cee'd started in the fall. Despite the fact that the range of modifications did not include a sedan traditionally in demand in Russia, the model was in high demand with us. This was facilitated by the design of the model tailored according to European patterns, good driving performance, economical and powerful engines as well as competitive price.

Russian dealers began to sell Kia cee'd a little after the start of European sales, and the assembly of cars was established in Kaliningrad. Russian "Seeds" were produced in several trim levels. The initial version of the Attract included ABS with a distribution system braking force on axes, six airbags, immobilizer with on-board computer and CD/MP3 radio. The LX Basic version was supplemented by remote closing / opening doors and dynamic stabilization. The LX variant meant electric front windows and heated mirrors and the presence anti-theft system. The EX package had air conditioning, 16-inch wheels, fog lights, power rear windows and leather-trimmed steering wheel, gear knobs and parking brake. And the TX added a heated windshield and seats, climate control, alloy wheels 17 inches, parking sensors and rain sensor.

Engine

Three were installed on Kia see'd gasoline engines volume of 1.4 l (109 hp), 1.6 l (122 hp) and 2.0 l (143 hp), as well as a pair of turbodiesels 1.6 l (115 hp .) and 2.0 l (140 hp). Officially in Russia they sold only petrol modifications. Engines with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters of the Gamma series are the most massive. They are close in design, but, unfortunately, they cannot boast of an acceptable resource - repair with replacement is required by 150 thousand km piston rings and a set of connecting rod and main bearings (4000 rubles). Officials will take another 15,000 rubles for work. Engines are also sensitive to fuel and oil quality. From bad gasoline, you will periodically have to change spark plugs and ignition coils, oxygen sensors (3990 rubles) and mass flow air (4800 rubles). And by 100 thousand km, the neutralizer may also die (35,000 rubles). Therefore, it is recommended every 30-40 thousand km to clean the injection system (2000 rubles) and at the same time the throttle assembly.

The motors are equipped with a chain in the drive of the gas distribution mechanism, which stretches to 100 thousand km. With the replacement of the chain, it is better not to pull. Otherwise, it can jump a couple of teeth, and then the valves will meet the pistons. Repair will result in 50,000 rubles. Instead of conventional gaskets, engines use a sealant that dries out after four to five years. However, apart from the leak from under valve cover or the front timing cover, oil can also leak through the crankshaft rear oil seal. And by 150 thousand km it breaks through the cylinder head gasket (2300 rubles).

Against this backdrop, the good old 2.0L Beta engine with a cast-iron block seems to be a model of durability. Its resource is 250-350 thousand km. True, you will have to update the timing belt every 60 thousand km (from 2500 rubles) and monitor the coolant temperature sensor, due to a malfunction of which the engine can warm up in traffic jams.

Transmission

Not everything is smooth with gearboxes. Contrary to tradition, the manual gearbox has problems - by 130 thousand kilometers, the gear rims of the gear, the synchronizer clutch and the third gear blocking ring wear out. So, if the box began to crackle and rest when shifting gears, this usually happens at 110-140 thousand kilometers, prepare about 15,000 rubles. for repairs. It’s good if the clutch lasts until this time - after all, it makes no sense to pay for the same work twice. The assembly is usually replaced complete with a basket (2000 rubles), a clutch disc (1900 rubles) and release bearing(650 rubles). The work will cost another 3,000 rubles.

Periodically, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the CV joint anthers - as a rule, by 50 thousand km they begin to poison the lubricant. It’s better not to save on rubber covers (900 rubles each), otherwise you will have to part with 16,500 rubles, which you will be asked for for the axle shaft assembly with external and internal hinges. Strange, but interchangeable and similar node from Hyundai Elantra costs almost twice as much.

The A4CF1 automatic transmission traces its lineage to a similar Mitsubishi F4A41 unit. If every 60-80 thousand km to update transmission oil, box up overhaul"Run" and 250 thousand km. True, on the "machines" of the first years of production there were problems with the output shaft.

Chassis and body

In completely independent suspension Kia сee’d shock absorbers were considered a weak link, both front (3,500 rubles each) and rear (4,200 rubles each), which sometimes began to knock at 20 thousand km. They were initially changed along with the racks front stabilizer(for 350 rubles). But after 2009, the shock absorbers were modernized, significantly increasing their resource. Hub bearings are also not very durable - front (700 rubles each) and rear (3000 rubles each complete with a hub) withstand an average of 50 thousand km.

Body metal does not give up corrosion for a long time. But paintwork gentle, like most "Koreans", - chips and scratches appear easily, and with plastic parts the varnish is falling off in pieces. The lower edges of the doors and the support cups of the suspension springs on the first cars quickly succumbed to rust. On station wagons, after a couple of years, railings begin to corrode. And on all modifications, at the age of four or five years, the paint swells under the lining of the trunk lid.

Modifications

Externally, the stylish three-door hatchback pro_cee’d is perceived as more compact and more dynamic than the five-door. Although in reality it is slightly longer and lower. Moreover, both modifications do not have a single common body element. Fenders, doors, headlights and rear lights, as well as the design of the fifth door for hatchbacks are different. But with the range of engines, the situation is different - the three-door was equipped with a full line of gasoline engines with a volume of 1.4 liters (109 hp), 1.6 liters (122 hp) and 2.0 liters (143 hp) , which were combined with both a manual transmission and an automatic one.

The practical and harmonious see’d SW station wagon was surprisingly in high demand in our market - it now accounts for about a quarter of all used first-generation Kia see’d presented in our country. But usually in Russia, cars with this type of body are sold neither shaky nor rolls. The station wagon is expectedly larger than hatchbacks - 220-240 mm longer and 40-73 mm higher. But thanks to good design, for example, the negative angle of inclination rear pillars body, see'd SW looks no less stylish and proportionate than hatchbacks. In general, the language does not dare to call it a barn. And in technical terms, according to the engines and gearboxes used, all three modifications are identical.

Kia cee "d SW

restyling

In 2009, Kia сee'd underwent a restyling, as a result of which it began to look fresher and more respectable thanks to a modified chrome grille, a memorable headlight cut and fashionable dot segments of brake lights. Significantly updated car and inside. Interior designers redrawn the center console, and did not disregard the instrument panel. Ceiling handles were equipped with a microlift, and all power windows were equipped with an automatic opening-closing function. There are also technical changes - basic gasoline engine 1.4 l began to give out 90 hp. instead of the previous 109, and the 1.6-liter added up to 126 hp. The 1.6 liter turbodiesel (115 hp) has got two more versions: 90 and 128 hp.

Engine Kia Rio 1.6 liters produces 123 hp. at 155 Nm of torque. The Gamma 1.6-liter power unit replaced the Alpha series engines in 2010. The power unit was developed by the Korean concern Hyundai and is installed on many platform models. The power unit has shown itself in our market as a reliable and unpretentious motor.

At present, this Kia motor Rio has several modifications with variable valve timing on the intake shaft, with a double phase change system on both shafts, with multipoint fuel injection MPI, with direct fuel injection. Based on this atmospheric engine, the Korean concern even produces a turbocharged version. Naturally, each modification has its own indicators of power and fuel consumption.

Kia Rio 1.6 engine device

Engine Kia Rio 1.6 it is an in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve unit, with an aluminum cylinder block and a timing chain drive. On the intake shaft actuating mechanism variable valve timing systems. Multipoint fuel injection with electronic control. In addition to the aluminum block, the block head, crankshaft pastel and pan are made of the same material. The rejection of the use of heavier cast iron made it possible to achieve lighter power unit.

Timing drive Kia Rio 1.6 l.

The new Rio 1.6 engine does not have hydraulic lifters. Valve adjustment is usually carried out after 90,000 kilometers, or, if necessary, with increased noise, from under the valve cover. The procedure for adjusting the valves consists in replacing the pushers that stand between the valves and the camshaft cams. The process itself is not easy and expensive. The chain drive is very reliable if you monitor the oil level.

Characteristics of the Rio engine 1.6 l.

• Working volume - 1591 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 77 mm
• Stroke - 85.4 mm
• HP power - 123 at 6300 rpm
• Torque - 155 Nm at 4200 rpm
• Compression ratio - 11
• Timing Drive - Chain
• Maximum speed - 190 kilometers per hour (with automatic transmission 185 km / h)
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 10.3 seconds (with automatic transmission 11.2 seconds)
• Fuel consumption in the city - 7.6 liters (with automatic transmission 8.5 liters)
• Combined fuel consumption - 5.9 liters (with automatic transmission 7.2 liters)
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 4.9 liters (with automatic transmission 6.4 liters)

It is already known for sure that the next generation of Kia Rio will receive an upgraded version of this engine. A double phase change system will appear and intake manifold With variable geometry. True, this will not affect power much, but fuel consumption and exhaust toxicity can be reduced. The engine is fully adapted to the consumption of AI-92 gasoline. The same

Kia-Hyundai G4FA engine

Specifications

Production	Beijing Hyundai Motor Co.
Engine brand	G4FA
Release years	2006-2018
Block material	aluminum
Supply system	injector
A type	in-line
Number of cylinders	4
Valves per cylinder	4
Piston stroke, mm	75
Cylinder diameter, mm	77
Compression ratio	10.5
Engine volume, cc	1396
Engine power, hp / rpm	100/6000 107/6300 109/6300
Torque, Nm/rpm	133/4000 135/5000 137/4200
Fuel	92+
Environmental regulations	Euro 4 Euro 5
Engine weight, kg	99.5 (dry)
Fuel consumption, l/100 km (for Kia Rio) - town - track - mixed.	7.6 4.9 5.9
Oil consumption, g/1000 km	up to 600
Engine oil	0W-30 0W-40 5W-30 5W-40
How much oil is in the engine, l	3.3
Oil change is carried out, km	15000 (preferably 7500)
Operating temperature of the engine, hail.	~90
Engine resource, thousand km - according to the plant - on practice	180+ 300+
Tuning, HP — potential - no loss of resource	140 140
The engine was installed	Hyundai Solaris KIA Rio KIA Ceed Hyundai i20 Hyundai i30 Hyundai ix20 Kia Venga

Malfunctions and repair of the G4FA 1.4 l engine.

The G4FA engine belongs to the Gamma series, which was released in 2006 and replaced the outdated Alpha engines. The Gamma includes a number of engines, the most famous of which are the 1.4 liter G4FA and the 1.6 liter G4FA. G4FC, assembled on a single cylinder block, but we will focus on the younger representative.
The engine is based on an aluminum cylinder block with cast-iron liners, in which a crankshaft with a piston stroke of 75 mm, long connecting rods, pistons with a kind of displacer and a height of 26.9 mm are installed with an offset of 10 mm.
This block is covered by an aluminum 16-valve head with two camshafts. The Solaris / Rio 1.4 engine is equipped with a variable valve timing system, but only on the intake shaft, in addition, there are no hydraulic lifters on the G4FA engine, so valve clearances must be adjusted every 95,000 km if the situation requires it.
Compared to older Alpha series motors, the G4FA uses a timing chain with a tensioner that does not require maintenance throughout its official life. Indeed, in practice it is quite reliable.
A single-stage ordinary receiver is installed at the inlet, without various length change systems.

In addition to the well-known Hyundai cars Solaris and Kia Rio this engine It is also installed on Kia Cee'd II, i20 and other vehicles in a slightly derated version - by 100 hp.
On the basis of the G4FA motor block, a 1.6 liter engine of the Gamma series - G4FC was also developed. Later, other close motors appeared: G4FG, G4FD, G4FJ and L4FC.
The release of the engine was discontinued in 2018 and is now being replaced by a 1.4-liter version from the Kappa family.

Problems and disadvantages of KIA-Hyundai G4FA engines

Many are interested in which manufacturer of the Hyundai Solaris / Kia Rio engine, and so it is produced at the Beijing Hyundai Motor Company, but the engine is Chinese, but do not rush to shout “garbage / fall apart / junk ...”, let's take a clear look at the shortcomings and main malfunctions of the G4FA, and then let's conclude:

1. Knocking in the Rio or Solaris engine. If your warm-up knock disappears, then most likely it is the timing chain that makes noise (in 90% of cases) and there is nothing to worry about, if it is also heard when it is hot, then the problem may be in unadjusted valves, they can also be adjusted incorrectly on factory. Contact the service and put them in order.
2. Noise. Sounds in nature resembling clicks, clatter, chirping, etc., this is the normal operation of the nozzles and they cannot do otherwise.
3. Oil leaks. Not often, however, the valve cover gasket is not perfect and traces of oil are signs of this. Change the gasket and drive on without problems.
4. RPM fluctuates, uneven operation of the Rio/Solaris engine. The problem is solved by cleaning the throttle valve, if it did not help then fresh firmware.
5. Vibration on idling. The cause of this phenomenon is dirty throttle valve or candles. We clean the damper, change the candles and enjoy the pleasant operation of the motor. At strong vibrations look at the engine mounts.
6. Vibrations at medium speeds. This happens at about 3000 rpm and no one knows what is the reason, official dealers Hyundai-Kia talk about engine features and rightly so. At these speeds, the G4FA motor comes into resonance and, thanks to the peculiar design of the engine mount, all the vibrations are on your steering wheel and wherever possible. Give the gas or release the pedal, the motor will go out of resonance and the vibrations will disappear.
7. Whistle. A sore subject, the whistle appears due to the weak tension of the alternator belt, change the tensioner pulley and everything disappears.
8. Eats oil. The problem has been with motors since 2011., these power plants not a very reliable catalyst, and due to poor-quality fuel (especially for regions), it tends to fail after 50 thousand km. In the process of its death, ceramic dust enters the cylinders and forms scuffs in the cylinders. As a result, we have high oil consumption and the need to overhaul the block sleeve. Solution: either pour very good fuel, or knock out the catalyst.
This problem does not affect the first engines with a ram's horn exhaust manifold.

Despite the declared motor resource (at least 180 thousand km), over the years of operation, these motors have shown themselves very well, they have a resource of at least 300 thousand km. The main thing is timely maintenance and the use of good oil.

Engine number G4FA

The engine number is stamped on the cylinder block near the junction of the gearbox and flywheel.

Engine tuning Hyundai-Kia G4FA

Chip tuning G4FA

One of the fastest, easiest and cheapest ways to increase power is to recalibrate the engine. The offices promise 110-115 hp after the chip, try it for the sake of experiment, but don't expect significant changes. It's better to see what sensible things can be done with your motor.

G4FA 1.6

A more effective tuning option is to increase the volume of the G4FA to 1.6 liters. You don't need to change the cylinder block to pull off this scam, it's the same as on the 1.6L engine, the heads are the same except for the intake camshaft.
To assemble the stroker you will need a G4FC crankshaft with 85.4mm stroke, G4FC short connecting rods and G4FC pistons (they are recessed to reduce compression). After installing all this, you need to flash the ECU. For a full G4FC conversion, add a G4FC intake camshaft to that.
All this will give a typical 123 hp.

To go even further and get 130+ hp, you need to install a variable geometry intake manifold from a G4FG. To do this, you will have to spend a little effort and money on the receiver, the VIS system control unit and the probe from the G4FG with a guide.
If we are talking about the G4FG, then its intake camshaft will be meaner and, with certain modifications, it will fit on your engine.
To all of the above, you can add a cold inlet, a normal 4-2-1 spider and an exhaust on a 51 mm pipe. After tuning, all this stuff will give you about 140 hp.

Back in 2000, Kia Rio was born in order to replace the already outdated Kia Avella, which was no different high reliability or quality. Kia lovers needed a car to get around the city. For this reason, manufacturers have released Rio in order not to let buyers around the world.

First of all, the presentation took place in Geneva and Chicago, the audience was presented with a sidan and a hatchback. Rio was distinguished by modern design, comfortable lounge and a number of configurations, which had an optimal ratio of quality and price for that time, which captivated the public.

The second generation, produced in 2005, fully complied with European standards. As a result, the price also increased. Produced for five years (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010). A version was delivered to Russia in which the engine capacity was 1.4 liters, but a choice was given: mechanics or automatic.

The third generation of 2011 release remains relevant to this day. A new version Kia was intended for sale in Europe. The version of Rio for the inhabitants of Russia was presented in Moscow, August of the same year, but left the assembly line in St. Petersburg. Since 2012, in addition to the sedan, it began to be produced.

In 2013, a sedan and a hatchback were also released, which differed only in body shape and weight. turned out to be 100 kg heavier. For Russian drivers, Rio was distinguished by characteristics specially selected for our roads.

Namely:

• Engine running on AI-92 gasoline.
• Anti-corrosion coating of the bottom of the body.
• Possibility of starting at temperatures down to -35°C.
• A radiator treated with a special protective compound, which is appropriate for winter roads covered with salt.

Features hatchback and sedan 2012:

• Gasoline with an octane rating of 92.
• Volume fuel tank- 43 l.
• Mass of Kia Rio hatchback and sedan - 1565 kg.
• Trunk volume: hatchback - 389 liters, sedan - 500 liters.
• Dimensions: hatchback - length 4120 mm, width 1700 mm, height 1470 mm, sedan - length 4370 mm, width 1700 mm, height 1470 mm.

Both in Russia and in other Kia countries Rio ranks first in sales. In 2014 he took 3rd place. In just 4 years, the Russians have bought about 300,000 of these cars. New Kia Rio was born in 2015 and was distinguished by the appearance of the interior and body.

Interesting! Kia owners Rio can choose which engine their car can be equipped with: a displacement of 1.4 liters and a power of 107 horsepower, or a displacement of 1.6 liters and a power of 123 horsepower.

Each of the engines has one of the gearboxes in accordance with the configuration: 5 manual transmissions, 4 automatic transmissions, 6 manual transmissions or 6 automatic transmissions. Engines, both one and the second, run on gasoline.

Accordingly, its future characteristics will depend on the choice of the engine. such as acceleration speed, maximum speed and fuel consumption.

Features and specifications for the Kia Rio 1.4 engine

The third generation Rio engine, having a volume of 1.4, is the base one and produces 107 horsepower, 6300 rpm. Which is quite a lot for such a volume, given that the engine works with 92nd gasoline. mechanical box transmission provides acceleration to 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds.

Fuel consumption of a 1.4-liter engine:

• In the city - 7.6 liters.
• On the highway - 4.9 liters.
• In the combined cycle - 5.9 liters.

Dynamics:

• Engine capacity - 1396 cm3.
• Cylinder diameter - 77 mm.
• Piston stroke - 75 mm.

Features and specifications for the Kia Rio 1.6 engine

Kia Rio with this modification of the engine is a very popular car in our country. Owners are undoubtedly attracted by the comfort and throttle response of the model. Despite some disadvantages, there are still more advantages, which attracts drivers.

The motor, having such a small volume, has good power indicators of 123 horsepower, which contributes to comfortable driving on the highway outside the city and feel confident.

One of the drawbacks is the increased noise and harshness of driving. The belt also ensures silence in the cabin. The risk of a chain break is reduced to zero, but just like a belt, it needs to be replaced.

A motor that makes an accompanying noise will give the driver a sign that it is time to change it. There is also a problem that cannot be fixed. In Kia Rio, vibration is often observed when the tachometer needle reaches the average speed, closer to 3,000. This is a factory malfunction of all Kia Rio. There is a resonance that does not lead to a negative outcome.

Kia manufacturers promise a chain life of up to 200,000 kilometers.

Fuel consumption 1.6 liter Kia engine Rio:

• In the city — 8 liters.
• On the highway - 5 liters.
• In the combined cycle - 6.6 liters.

Dynamics:

• Engine capacity - 1591 cm3.
• Cylinder diameter - 77 mm.
• The piston stroke is 85.4 mm.
• The number of cylinders / valves is 4/16.
• The maximum speed is 190 kilometers per hour.

Judging by the reviews of Rio car owners, fuel consumption in the city is much higher, which is another disadvantage. Despite this, most Kia drivers still prefer cars with this particular engine size.

The total resource of the Kia Rio motor

Modern cars consist of a complex system of mechanisms and units, controlled by electronics. You need to understand that the resource of the mechanism is limited and Rio is no exception. New Kia models Rio have a Chinese motor.

The resource of such a Rio motor reaches the mark of 150,000-250,000 kilometers. This is due to the load on the motor and other related factors. Therefore, approaching these marks, owners need to be more careful and attentive to their cars, to carry out maintenance.

Interesting! Basically a resource Kia engine Rio provides for a mileage of 100-150 thousand km.

300 thousand km. - approaching this figure indicates that it is time to repair the sixteen-cylinder engine. The four-cylinder unit installed on the Kia Rio needs more frequent repairs. Kia also has a powerful eight-cylinder engine in its production, the resource of which reaches close to a million kilometers.

If you have purchased a used Kia car, its resource is reduced several times.

How to extend the life of the engine?

It is worth noting that at correct operation, the motor can work without problems even if the resource is increased. Regular engine lubrication will extend the life of your Kia. Depending on the season, choose the right synthetic oils. Refuel only with high-quality fuel at proven gas stations.

Using cheap gasoline or diesel fuel will quickly disable the engine. Savings later can turn into even greater costs. Carry out preventive maintenance in time and preferably every 5000-7000 kilometers, although Kia officials mention a figure of 15,000.

It is better to pay little by little for the extension of work than to immediately give a large amount. The driving style also affects the engine resource, do not try to squeeze the maximum out of the car. These recommendations will help your unit last a long time and save money.