Rio II JB · 2005–2011

Kia Rio 1.4 Rio II JB · 97 hp (2005 to 2011)

The Kia Rio 1.4 of the Rio II JB generation uses the G4EE 1.4 petrol engine with 97 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 97 PS / 71 kW
Displacement: 1 399 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: G4EE 1.4
Period covered: 2005–2011
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

97 hp (71 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2005 to 2011.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The G4EE 1.4 engine is also fitted to: Hyundai Getz (Getz), Hyundai Accent (Accent MC Europe).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Kia Rio 1.4 Rio II JB?

The G4EE 1.4 petrol engine (1 399 cc), 97 hp (71 kW).

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Which oil for the Kia Rio 1.4?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the G4EE 1.4 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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