Kia Rio cars of the third generation are equipped with the G4FA engine of new series Gamma (since 2010 these power units replaced the Alpha series motors), volume of 1394 cm cube, which meets the environmental standards Euro-4. It is produced at the Chinese plant "Beijing Hyundai Motor Co".

In addition to the Kia Rio-3, this engine is also installed on Kia ceed, Hyundai "Solaris" (or "Accent"), Hyundai i20, Hyundai i30.

G4FA engine specifications

• The G4FA engine has 4 cylinders, each with 4 valves.
• The maximum power is reached at 6300 rpm and is - 107-109 horse powers.
• The engine uses a timing chain with tensioners (during the guaranteed motor resource of 180 thousand km, the chain does not require maintenance).
• The manufacturer recommends using fuel - AI-92, and engine oil with viscosity parameters - 5W-30 (see "").
• The engine maintenance interval is 15 thousand km (see "").

7 main disadvantages and malfunctions of the G4FA engine

1. Engine knocking (most common problem).
   If it passes after the engine warms up, then, in 90% of cases, it is caused by the timing chain (you should not worry, this is the norm).
   If it does not disappear when operating temperature engine, then, most likely, unregulated valves are the cause.
2. Chirping, clatter, clicks, etc. soundsthat are audible when the engine is running.
   Do not be afraid of these sounds - this is how fuel injectors work.
3. The occurrence of uneven engine operation ("Floating" revolutions).
   Solved by cleaning throttle... When this does not help, then you should try a fresh "firmware".
4. Vibrations that appear at idle.
   May occur with a dirty throttle valve or spark plugs (see "How to replace the Kia Rio-3 spark plugs"). If, after flushing the throttle valve or replacing the spark plugs, vibrations persist, pay attention to the engine mounts.
5. Vibrations when rotating the crankshaft at a frequency of about 3000 rpm.
   According to official dealers - the cause of vibrations is the occurrence of resonance between units and components of the car due to design features. In order for the engine to come out of resonance, it is recommended to sharply depress the accelerator pedal and release it.
6. Whistling under the hood.
   The reason is the weak tension of the alternator belt. After replacing the tensioner roller, the whistle disappears.
7. The appearance of oil smudges from under the valve cover.
   Everything is treated with a simple replacement of the gasket.

It should also be noted that due to the lack of hydraulic lifters in the engine, every 95 thousand km, replacement of pushers and adjustment of valve clearances are required. Despite the high cost of the procedure, it should be done without fail, because subsequently, this can lead to significant problems in the operation of the engine: "tripping", noise, burnouts, etc.

The most depressing thing is that the listed malfunctions can appear at the very beginning of car operation. therefore buy a used Kia Rio-3 with such an engine very carefully, and if you take a car with more than 100 thousand km of mileage, you can buy "firewood".

Attention! The cylinder head of the G4FA engine cannot be repaired. bore for repair size is not provided by the manufacturer.

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Korean-made cars long ago conquered the markets of the CIS countries, and as practice shows, they are not going to give up their positions. New Kia Rio, which debuted in the 11th year of the 2000s, has become an iconic car far beyond the borders of its homeland. You can talk about the innovations that have been updated in this sedan for a long time, but in a special way I would like to note its technical characteristics. Therefore, we will not waste time in vain.

New heart, new life

The model entered the automotive market with two types of in-line four-cylinder Gamma engine, the volumes of which are 1.4 and 1.6 liters, respectively. The first heart of Kia Rio beats with a capacity of 107 liters. from. and torque of -135 N / m. The other, at 1.6 liters, lives on a cleanliness of 123 liters. from. and 155 N / m of torque. What is surprising is that compared to the previous Kia Rio engines , Real Gamma engines have significantly reduced fuel consumption and emissions of harmful gases into the atmosphere. While improving the average technical indicators... This means that a worthy replacement of the old Alpha engine with a volume of 1.4 liters has taken place. The transmission on the new Kio Rio is represented by four types of control, two automatic machines and two mechanics:

• 6-ki automatic and mechanical;
• 5-speed mechanical;
• And a 4-speed automatic;

All this had a significant impact on dynamic kia performance Rio. So, a 1.4-liter engine reaches a hundred in 13.6 seconds, developing a maximum of 168 km / h at such rates. And his brother Gamma 1.6 will be a little faster at a hundred, in 11.3 seconds. The highest speed of this trotter is 178 km / h.

How did you achieve these results?

Thanks to several design features, which distinguish the new Kia Rio device, manufacturers were able not only to improve engine performance, but also introduced several fundamentally new solutions in the concept of motor construction. Some of them:

• The volume of the cooling jacket was increased, which made it possible to reduce the temperature of exhaust gases, and this is an additional protection;
• Thanks to better cooling spark plugs, the ignition timing was increased, which significantly saves fuel;
• Displaced the axis between the center of the cylinder and crankshaft by 10 mm, which reduces friction and increases durability.

But that's not all. The fact is that the device of the third generation Kia Rio engine is fundamentally different from the engines that were in the second generation cars. And comparing them, of course, is just as incorrect as comparing a good smartphone and some kind of black and white candy bar. But how nice it is!

Let's compare the features that distinguish the Gamma engines from the old Alpha

Needless to say, there were unexpectedly many of them. In principle, this is not surprising, the Chinese mind has always worked in the right direction. Let's see what they have done.

1. If we pay attention to the location of the manifolds, then, unlike the previous model of the Kia Rio engine, the Chinese decided that the intake manifold with a catalyst should be at the back, between the engine and the engine shield. Inlet valve was placed in the front and therefore the inlet air is colder. This means that its density is higher, which allows more fuel to be fed into the cylinder and, as a result, increase power;
2. I was also pleased with the absence of a timing belt that always requires maintenance. Happened good replacement, now instead of him on the Kia Rio there is a chain drive hidden in a block that is regulated by two hydraulic tensioners;
3. If we compare the 1.4 Alpha series engine with the 1.4 Gamma engine, then the second has changed the location of the attachments. The generator, for example, has moved upward, which reduces the risk of flooding. The A / C compressor is now in front and the power steering pump is behind. In principle, the same changes are observed on Gamma 6;
4. Intake manifold - plastic, with a small box on the intake manifold - this is a resonator, it reduces intake pulsation and noise level;
5. The mechanism of the drives of all 16 valves was replaced - it lost its hydraulic compensation, but this only benefited. Since now there is no need to adjust the gaps between them.

In addition to all this, the operating mode of the generator has been improved. During acceleration, the power will decrease so as not to force the motor, taking it away from it, and vice versa during braking. To a certain extent, this even acts as a motor protection against unnecessary overloads. At the same time, using the inertial motion of the transport to recharge the battery. In addition, installing a double thermostat in the cooling system will allow the engine to warm up more quickly.

How to take care of your motor

Since engine repair is usually an expensive process and most often, if it has begun, is endless, then the observance of the pair simple rules will save you from unnecessary fuss. Engine protection and care is: quality fuel, the correct oil and antifreeze, not water. The last thing to remember!

About oil

To achieve maximum acceptable performance and protection kIA engine The RIO was correspondingly high, select only an oil that will meet ILSAC or API requirements. Lubricants that do not have the proper SAE grade should not be used.

In general, KIA officially fills its engines with Hyundai OIL Bank, SK Lubricants, S-Oil and a couple more lubricants. Specifically, they are like twin brothers to Ilsakov's GF-3/4/5. All have analogues of the 5w-20 brand.

Oil and filter change

Naturally, the first thing to do is to drain the old oil, and for this:

1. On the oil drain there is protection (cover), it must be removed;
2. Pull out the plug drain hole and drain the oil, but not on the ground, but in some container.

Next, the filter is replaced:

1. Remove the oil filter;
2. Inspect and clean its mounting surface. Check for defects;
3. Make sure the new filter is identical to the one you are replacing;
4. Apply new oil to the gasket of the new filter element;
5. Tighten it slightly in place so that the new gasket touches the seat.
6. Tighten fully.

And finally, oil change:

1. Install the cleaned hole plug with a new gasket;
2. Fill with fresh engine oil. Do not fill it above the F mark.

According to the Kia Rio 1.4 and 1.6 manuals, an oil change should occur almost every 7,500 km. And despite the fact that they often write things that are completely far from reality, it is better to have complete replacement oil, and do not add it a little bit. Well, the fact that the oil filter needs to be changed every time the oil is changed is probably known to an ordinary service station worker.

How to protect the motor from constant temperature changes

It's bad that Koreans don't live and build their cars here. This is probably why car owners have to think independently about how to protect their cars from overheating and freezing. The maximum -5 ° in Korea and ours - 25 ° differ significantly.

Of course, thermostats were replaced in both Kia Rio 1.4 and 1.6 engines, but, unfortunately, this does not solve the problems. Even a triple thermostat is no protection from our frosts. Therefore, you have to warm up the car for 15 minutes every morning before starting it.

By browsing various sites and forums on automotive topics, came across one interesting idea: means for insulating internal combustion engines. In simple terms - a blanket for the engine. Immediately I remembered the old, woolen blankets, which served as protection against freezing of their bugs to the grandfathers. But here everything is a little more solid.

It is reasonable to use such a means of thermal insulation for several reasons:

• The insulation prevents the elements of the mechanism of engines Gamma 4 and 1.6 from freezing, which makes it possible to start at very low temperatures;
• An auto blanket is a replacement for the need for frequent heating of the car.

The latter, by the way, also simultaneously solves two problems: this is fuel economy, that is protectionpersonal wallet, and precious time.

conclusions

As you can see, there are always pros and cons, even such good engineslike Gamma 1.6 and Gamma 1.4, so only time will tell how good this replacement has been in the automotive market. Everyone has their own preferences, but I like this machine.

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Cars Kia rio are quite popular in Russia. These are some of the most budgetary foreign cars that are available for sale from good choice complete sets. Petrol engines 1.6 Kia Rio are installed on cars with both manual and automatic transmissions. Correct operation a car with such an engine will allow it to travel more than 200 thousand kilometers. Within the framework of this article, we will consider what are the features of the 1.6 Kia Rio engine, how much is its service life, and how to properly operate cars with such engines.

Engine characteristics 1.6 Kia Rio

Kia's 1.6 car engine, which is installed on the Rio and a number of others, is made of aluminum alloy, with the exception of steel cylinder liners. The engine, with its small volume, the engine has a declared power of 123 hp, which is quite enough to accelerate a car with a not the heaviest body to 100 km / h in 10-11 seconds.

1.6 Kia Rio engine problems

The 1.6 engine is quite unpretentious in maintenance, and it is practically devoid of serious typical problems. Most often, repairs to the Kia Rio motor are required due to the breakdown of some individual parts, as a result of their long-term continuous operation or the presence of a factory defect.

Of typical problems engines 1.6 can be noted "floating" speed idle move... This problem on the Kia Rio was due to the software. In modern car models manufactured after 2017, this problem is solved by default. If you buy a car of earlier years of production, and work with the ECU firmware after leaving the factory was not carried out, it is possible that you may encounter a similar malfunction.

Please note: Also, idling may appear due to the poor quality of the fuel used.

To minimize the likelihood of engine failure car kia Rio, you need to pay attention to the following points when using it:

Engine resource 1.6 Kia Rio

In books about technical operation Kia Rio you can find information that the engine resource of a car is 250-300 thousand kilometers, and the guaranteed service life is indicated at 200 thousand kilometers.

In fact, in urban realities, the Kia Rio 1.6 engine works flawlessly for 150-180 thousand kilometers.After that, it can begin to “crumble”. The fact is that the actual mileage for urban conditions is not always indicated on the car dashboard. The car often has to stand in a traffic jam, so instead of the declared 250-300 thousand, it is able to travel less kilometers.

Note: Automatic boxes gears in Kia Rio most often fail before engine problems begin. Therefore, if you want to buy a car that can travel 150-180 thousand kilometers in the city, it is better to choose models with manual transmission.

14.06.2017

When preparing to buy a Kia Sid, many are wondering which engine to choose. Really, the lineup motors for this car offers four units that differ significantly from each other. There is also a difference in volume, fuel injection technology, the presence of turbocharging, and so on. The most important characteristics will depend on which unit will be installed on the car:

• Dynamism;
• Fuel consumption;
• Price.

Kia Ceed GT-line

And that's not to mention reliability, driving confidence, maintainability and cost of ownership. We will try to understand the main technical points, strong and weaknesses Sid engines and explain which one is better and for what conditions.

1.4 MPI

The 1.4 MPI engine has been installed and continues to be installed on Kia Sid, Rio, Hyundai Solaris and other similar vehicles. Has the designation G4FA and belongs to the Gamma series, which is used on subcompact hyundai vehicles and Kia from 2007. In addition to this motor, the representative of the series is like two drops of water a similar unit with a volume of 1.6 liters. It has an aluminum cylinder block, a timing chain drive, MPI fuel injection technology (multipoint injection). The power of such a unit is 100 hp, the torque is 134.4 at 4000 rpm.

KIA 1.4 MPI engine

Of course, Kia Sid with a 1.4 dynamics engine cannot boast - 12 seconds to a hundred will not please anyone, given that Sid's target audience is young people who like to push the gas. And this is when the car is not loaded, if you put a couple more people there, then it's better not to remember the word "dynamics" at all. But this engine has the most in the lineup - 6.2 liters in the combined cycle and 8.1 in the city. This is a good indicator in this class. It should be noted that in tandem with the 1.4 engine they offer only mechanical box gear. For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that the difference in fuel consumption compared to 1.6 is not too noticeable, plus it strongly depends on driving style, so you should not count on significant savings on gasoline for Sid when buying a 1.4 - liter modification.

Power point volume of 1.6 liters is the same engine as 1.4, the differences are only in the piston stroke, in the younger model it is 75 mm, and in the older model it is 84.4. Due to this, the power of the unit was 130 horsepower, 155 torque at 4200 rpm. Kia Sid with such motors behaves much more lively, which is felt, most of all, on the track when overtaking on high speeds... Here the driver will feel much more confident.

KIA 1.6 MPI engine

Paired with such an engine, two types of gearboxes are installed: mechanics and automatic. Both boxes rarely cause negative feedback from the owners, they are quite modern and reliable. Each of them has 6 gears, and this is encouraging, since some of Sid's competitors still drive with a five-speed manual transmission and, even more frustrating, a four-speed automatic.

The capabilities of the motor are better realized by the manual transmission, including in terms of efficiency. On the machine, there will be a little more gas consumption, but if the question of saving is not so acute, it is better to take it, since this is where its disadvantages end.

1.6 GDI

Relatively recently, a new unit with the designation GDI appeared in the line of Hyundai / Kia engines in Russia and immediately aroused an increased interest of motorists. 135 hp turned out to be attractive. power, 164 Nm of torque and reduced fuel consumption. This is made possible by the use of direct cylinder injection (GDI) technology. It allows you to more accurately control the injection, thereby increasing the uniformity and timeliness of gasoline combustion. Kia's direct injection engines deliver more power with more uniform thrust and better throttle response. At the same time, fuel consumption is reduced (here it is 6.4 liters of gasoline per hundred in the combined cycle) and the level of emissions of harmful substances. Recall that a six-speed DCT robot works in tandem with this engine. At the same time, fuel consumption corresponds to a car with a manual transmission.

Due to its manufacturability, but mainly because of its economy and low level emission of harmful substances, GDI motors are widespread in Europe. The technology itself cannot be called new, on some mitsubishi carsfor example, it was used back in the early 90s.

1.6 GDI 135 HP

In addition to the advantages, the Kia GDI motors also have disadvantages that can explain their slow spread in the world. Such as:

1. The complexity of the design. Technically, they are similar to diesel engines Common rail, which means that in the event of a malfunction, qualified employees should be engaged in such units, which are usually not enough at most service stations.
2. Picky about the quality of fuel and consumables. Due to the fact that GDI provides for the use of high-precision fuel equipment, low-quality or consumables can quickly lead to malfunction.
3. The high cost of repairs, spare parts, consumables and maintenance, which is close to diesel engines.

Kia Motors Corporation is a Korean automobile company that is part of Hyundai. Kia is a Korean car that has high technical characteristics... Throughout the history of car production, he received a significant number of high-quality power units.

Specifications

Kia engines - power units installed on the model range kia cars and Hyundai. The use of power units is not limited only korean manufacturersas many motors are used on Japanese and Chinese cars.

KIA company logo

In turn, some of the power units were borrowed from the world leader in the automotive industry - Mitsubishi. The motors have earned respect due to the simplicity of the design and the possibility maintenance do it yourself. Consider the main powertrains used by the Kia Motors Corporation.

4G63 engine

G4FA engine

G4FC engine

Mitsubishi / KIA G4KD / 4B11 engine

Power unit G4KE / 4B12

Service

Maintenance of Kia engines is no different from standard Hyundai powertrains. Engine maintenance is carried out at intervals of 15,000 km. The recommended service is required every 10,000 km. So, let's look at a detailed technical service card:

TO-1: Oil change, change oil filter... Carried out after the first 1000-1500 km of run. This stage is also called the break-in stage, since the engine elements are lapped.

TO-2: The second maintenance is carried out after 10,000 km of run. So, the engine oil and filter, as well as the air filter element are changed again. At this stage, the pressure on the engine is also measured and the valves are adjusted.

TO-3: At this stage, which is performed after 20,000 km, a standard oil change procedure is carried out, fuel filter, as well as diagnostics of all motor systems.

TO-4: The fourth maintenance is perhaps the simplest. After 30,000 km, only the oil and the oil filter element change.

TO-5: The fifth TO for the engine, like a second wind. A lot of things are changing this time. So, let's consider which elements will be replaced in the fifth maintenance:

• Oil change.
• Replacing the oil filter.
• Replacing the air filter.
• Replacing the fuel filter element.
• Alternator belt if necessary.
• Water pump.
• Valve cover gasket.
• Other items to be replaced.
• Valve adjustment, in which the gas distribution mechanism is regulated.

Subsequent maintenance is carried out in accordance with the 2-5 maintenance card for the corresponding mileage.

Kia engines have a large assortment, where any car enthusiast will pick up what he likes and for the money. All power units have high technical characteristics. They are easy to maintain and repair. The rating of the motors is 8 out of 10.