Kia Engines
Data verified by Nick Marchenko, PhD
All Kia engine codes with oil capacity, recommended viscosity, and coolant volume. Click an engine to see full specifications and compatible vehicles.
| Engine | Family / Series | Fuel | Oil Capacity | Viscosity | Coolant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4LE | Kappa / 1.6L | Petrol | 4.0 qt | 0W-20 | 6.3 qt |
| G4JS | Sirius II / 2.4L | Petrol | 4.5 qt | 5W-30 | 6.9–7.4 qt |
| G6BV | Delta / 2.5L | Petrol | 4.8 qt | 5W-30 | 9.0 qt |
| G6BA | Delta / 2.7L | Petrol | 4.8–5.1 qt | 5W-30 | 7.3–9.0 qt |
| G6EA | Mu / 2.7L | Petrol | 4.8–5.1 qt | 5W-30 | 6.9–12.8 qt |
| G6CU | Sigma / 3.5 D | Petrol | 4.5–4.6 qt | 5W-30 | 8.5–11.6 qt |
| B4ED | Alpha / Alpha II | Petrol | 3.4–3.5 qt | 5W-30 | 5.9–6.3 qt |
| G4NH | Nu / Atkinson Cycle | Petrol | 4.2 qt | 5W-30 | 5.7 qt |
| B5DE | B-Series / B5 | Petrol | 3.4 qt | 5W-30 | 6.3 qt |
| FED | F-Series / FE | Petrol | 4.4–4.5 qt | 5W-30 | 7.9–8.0 qt |
| G4FP | Smartstream / G1.6 T-Gdi | Petrol | 4.0–5.1 qt | 0W-20, 5W-30 | 4.0–7.5 qt |
| G4KM | Smartstream / G2.5 | Petrol | 6.1 qt | 0W-20 | 9.7 qt |
| G4KP | Smartstream / G2.5 T | Petrol | 6.1 qt | 0W-30 | 8.9–9.3 qt |
| G4KR Turbo | Smartstream / G2.5 T | Petrol | 6.3 qt | 0W-30 | 10.0 qt |
| G6DT | Smartstream / G3.5 | Petrol | 6.4 qt | 0W-20 | 9.1 qt |
| G6DU | Smartstream / G3.5 | Petrol | 6.4 qt | 0W-20 | 9.1 qt |
| G4FC | Gamma / Gamma I | Petrol | 3.5–3.8 qt | 5W-30 | 5.4–6.9 qt |
| G4FD | Gamma / Gamma II | Petrol | 3.5–4.0 qt | 5W-30 | 5.6–6.1 qt |
| G4FJ | Gamma / Gamma II | Petrol | 4.2–4.8 qt | 5W-30 | 6.3–7.3 qt |
| G6DM | Lambda / GDi | Petrol | 6.0–6.9 qt | 5W-30 | 8.9–12.2 qt |
| G6DN | Lambda / GDi | Petrol | 6.9 qt | 5W-30 | 12.9 qt |
| G4NB | Nu / MPi | Petrol | 4.2 qt | 5W-30 | 6.3 qt |
| G6DA | Lambda / MPi | Petrol | 5.5–6.0 qt | 5W-30 | 9.1–9.4 qt |
| G6DB | Lambda / MPi | Petrol | 5.5 qt | 5W-30 | 9.5 qt |
| G6DC | Lambda / MPi | Petrol | 5.5–6.0 qt | 5W-30 | 9.1 qt |
| G4GC | Beta / Second Generation | Petrol | 4.2–4.4 qt | 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 | 5.4–8.6 qt |
| G4KE | Theta / Series 2 | Petrol | 4.2–5.3 qt | 5W-30 | 6.3–8.3 qt |
| G4KJ | Theta / Series 2 | Petrol | 4.9–5.1 qt | 5W-20 | 7.2–8.2 qt |
| G4KH | Theta / Series 2 Turbo | Petrol | 4.9–5.1 qt | 5W-30 | 7.0–7.9 qt |
| G4KL Turbo | Theta / Series 2 Turbo | Petrol | 6.0 qt | 5W-40 | 9.3 qt |
| G6DP | Lambda / T-Gdi | Petrol | 7.3 qt | 5W-30 | 12.3 qt |
| G4KD | Theta / Theta II | Petrol | 4.1–4.2 qt | 5W-30 | 5.9–6.3 qt |