The lifespan of a Kia Rio car depends on many factors - make and model, frequency of use, roads on which it travels and care for it. Let's talk about the latter in more detail, because not only how long your iron horse will last, but also the comfort of the driver depends on it. Lubricants play an important role in the performance of a car, so you shouldn’t delay replacing them if the need arises. How to change the oil in a Kia Rio engine on your own and by what parameters do you know if it’s time? This is what we will talk about today.
Manufacturer's recommendations for changing oil
The oil change in the engine of the new Kia Rio is carried out after the first 3000 km. This is the established break-in procedure. Until the first 3000 km have been covered, it is not recommended to load the power apparatus with maximum speeds and weight loads. It is best to move along straight sections of the road at a speed of 80–90 km or at engine speeds within 2–4 thousand.
A similar procedure should be carried out after an engine overhaul. The shortening of the Lada Granta oil change interval in new and repaired engines is motivated by the fact that the grinding process of parts produces the appearance of various particles. It is better to remove them along with the lubricant so as not to cause harm to the power unit.
In all other cases, the oil change on the Kia Rio is carried out within the scheduled time intervals of 10,000–15,000 km.
During this period, the lubricant maintains the necessary conditions and provides a reliable film coating of all engine components. Beyond these periods, the oil becomes considerably black, liquefies, and loses its viscosity properties.
The quality level of the lubricant also decreases depending on calendar dates. Oil is not wine, and aging does not benefit it. Therefore, regardless of the car’s mileage, the engine lubricant is replaced once a year.
About replacement frequency
The operating instructions, relevant for cars produced in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, recommend changing the oil every 15 thousand kilometers. However, in practice, this recommendation is only suitable for operating the machine in optimal conditions, which is not always feasible in Russia and the CIS countries.
City streets are overloaded, cars move at low speeds, and stand idle in traffic jams. In such conditions, the engines operate at idle speed for a long time, and this does not at all affect the speedometer readings. Also, the replacement period is significantly affected by the quality of fuel at gas stations, which does not always meet the required parameters. Therefore, the optimal vehicle mileage between engine lubricant changes will be approximately 10 thousand km, and when operating in difficult conditions it is reduced to 7–8 thousand km.
Some experts advise using the readings from the on-board computer when determining when to change the lubricant. With its help, you can easily find out the average speed of the car. If this figure is more than 50 km/h, you can safely operate the power unit up to a mileage of 15 thousand km. If it is in the area of 30 km/h, the mileage is reduced to 10 thousand km.
Watch a video about changing the oil from user Mikhail Knyazev.
Possible causes of oil consumption
This problem occurs even in completely new cars, but most often this “disease” accompanies cars with significant mileage.
Increased oil consumption can be caused by:
- the presence of leaks in the power unit;
- wear of the cylinder, pistons, rings;
- increased gap between guide bushings and valve stems;
Typical causes of such problems:
- improper operation of the machine;
- movement in dusty conditions;
- work for a long time at idle speed;
- frequent movement at high speeds.
Choosing engine oil and filter
If a motorist wants to do everything correctly, he must know not only the rules for choosing a lubricant, but also how much oil should be in the Kia Rio engine according to the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer. As a rule, the Russian market offers a huge number of liquids that are ideal for the engine of a foreign car, but you should choose the lubricant that meets the general operating conditions of the car. In any case, the lubricating fluid must belong to the SJ or SL groups, and have an API classification.
When independently choosing engine oil for a Kia Rio, a car enthusiast must take into account several important characteristics, in particular, fluid viscosity, classification group, brand, and manufacturer. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the manufacturer’s recommendations and the temperature range of the substance.
Search for materials
When choosing a Kia Rio engine oil and filter, you should take into account the requirements and recommendations of the car manufacturer. In our case it is Shell Helix Ultra or ILSAC GF-4. The main thing in the characteristics is viscosity. For Kia Rio they recommend 5W-40. Thus, various brands are allowed, including less expensive ones, but subject to this parameter. When using another oil for the first time, the replacement must be carried out with the obligatory flushing of the engine with a special composition.
For Kia Rio there is an original oil filter on sale, but there are also many analogues. Considering the importance of this element in the engine lubrication system, only the original can be recommended.
The operating principle of the device is to collect abrasive particles and impurities that are formed during the operation of a car engine. Filtration is carried out using full-flow and bypass cycles. In the first case, the oil is directed in full to pass through the filter element, the valve adjusted to a certain pressure is closed. When excess pressure appears, in order to avoid “starvation” of the engine’s lubrication, it opens and part of it enters the “engine” without cleaning. Thus, the transition to the bypass cycle occurs. This is possible in case of increased oil viscosity on a cold engine or if the timing of its replacement is violated. The filter component is made of special paper that does not lose its characteristics at high temperatures.
Step-by-step instructions for changing engine oil in a Kia Rio
In order to change the engine oil on a Kia Rio, we will need the following:
- Engine oil - 4 liters.
- Oil filter - code 26300 35503N.
- Drain plug with O-ring - code 21513-23001
- A “17” wrench for twisting the drain plug.
- A syringe with a tube for pumping out residual oil in the oil pan.
- Container for draining used oil
- Flushing oil 3 liters (when changing oil type).
It is advisable to change the oil on an overpass or “inspection hole”, since the drain hole is located under the machine
The procedure itself will include the following steps:
- Place the car on an overpass or “inspection hole”.
- Lift the hood and unscrew the engine oil filler cap.
- Place the car on an overpass or “inspection hole”.
- Lift the hood and unscrew the engine oil filler cap.
- Place the drain container and finally unscrew the plug with your hands.
- Unscrew the oil filter(Proceed with caution as the engine is hot). If the filter does not work, find a special wrench or any other device with a similar operating principle.
- If the car is not new and you do not know what oil the previous owner used, it is recommended to perform an engine flush. To do this, after draining the oil, unscrew the filter and pour out the old oil from it, then screw it into place, tighten the drain plug and fill in the “flushing” oil. Then start the engine and let it run for 10-15 minutes, then drain the “flushing”.
- Using a syringe with a tube, pump out the remaining oil from the bottom of the crankcase (due to the fact that the drain hole is not located at the bottom of the pan, “waste” oil accumulates there).
- Screw in the drain plug (make sure the O-ring is not damaged).
- Before screwing in the oil filter, apply a thin layer of oil to the rubber O-ring and also fill the filter with 2/3 of fresh oil.
- With the drain plug in place and the oil filter installed, pour fresh oil through the oil filler neck .
- Check the oil level with a dipstick; it should be above o and below o.
- Start the engine and wait until the red light with the image of an oil can goes out on the dashboard.
- Stop the engine and check the oil level again. Top up if necessary, but remember that the oil level on the dipstick should be a few millimeters below o.
- On the same day after the trip, it is advisable to check whether oil leaks have appeared from under the oil filter or drain plug. If necessary, tighten them.
For an oil filter, tightening by hand without using any tools is sufficient.
Level control and required volume
The amount of engine lubricant depends on the type of engine and its size.
| Engine | HP | Year of release (beginning-end) | Engine oil volume, l | Filter, l | ||
| 1.1CRDi | 75 | 2011 | —> | 4.80 | 0.5 | |
| 1.2i 16V | K1.25 | 87 | 2011 | —> | 3.30 | 0.3 |
| 1.3i | MI-TECH | 75/82 | 2000 | 2005 | 3.40 | 0.2 |
| 1.4i 16V | G4EE | 97 | 2005 | 2011 | 3.30 | 0.3 |
| 1.4i 16V | Y-1.4 | 107 | 2011 | —> | 3.70(3.30) | 0.3 |
| 1.5i 16V | 98/108 | 2000 | 2005 | 3.40 | 0.2 | |
| 1.4CRDi | 90 | 2011 | —> | 5.30 | 0.5 | |
| 1.5CRDi | D4FA | 109 | 2005 | 2008 | 5.30 | 0.5 |
| 1.6i 16V | G4ED | 112 | 2005 | 2011 | 3.30 | 0.3 |
| 1.6i 16V | 123 | 2011 | —> | 3.30 | 0.3 | |
Before checking the oil level, you must turn off the engine after the trip and wait 5-10 minutes until the fluid drains into the crankcase.
Instructions for measuring the level and adding lubricant:
- Place the machine on a flat, horizontal surface.
- The oil dipstick is located in the front part of the engine compartment, the filler plug is on the right side of the cylinder head cover.
- Take out the level meter, wipe it with a rag and put it back in place.
- Remove the dipstick again. The lubricant level should be between the Max and Min marks.
- To add oil, turn the oil filler cap counterclockwise and remove it.
- Oil must be poured into the engine, monitoring its level using the dipstick. Before removing the level gauge, wait a couple of minutes for the oil to drain into the crankcase.
Motor lubricant must be of the same brand, viscosity and quality class as that previously filled.
Consequences of untimely replacement
If you do not follow the oil change schedule, accelerated wear of engine parts occurs. Modern oils have additives that improve their properties. When working at high temperatures, these additives gradually burn out and the lubricant’s performance deteriorates. As a result, oil starvation may occur, which can cause the crankshaft liners to turn.
Turbocharger compressor parts suffer greatly from exhausted oil. Contaminated lubricant clogs the oil supply channels, which can cause the shaft of this unit or other mechanisms to jam. Old oil fluid does not remove temperature well from overheated engine parts, which also has a bad effect on its condition.
Advantages
Doing the work yourself provides a number of advantages.
This allows you to save money on service station services and thus reduce maintenance costs.
Note. The price of work at the station increases if there is protection and the need to dismantle it.
It also gives you the opportunity to work on the car yourself, which many owners enjoy.
And finally, having done everything himself, the owner of the car can be sure that everything is done as needed and not worry about the quality of the work.
Oil change
We service the lubrication system in 3 stages:
- Removing the crankcase protection
- Drain the oil
- Changing the filter
Please note again that the filter element must be changed. A little further I will tell you how to replace the oil filter on a Kia Rio engine.
Dismantling the protection
- We drive the car onto an overpass or inspection hole and turn off the car
- We crawl underneath and unscrew the protective plate on the crankcase; it is held on by 5 bolts (fasteners 10 and 13). This moment is marked in the photo
- Places the protective plate aside
Drain the oil
Please note that before draining the oil, the car must be warmed up for 10 minutes. That is, before you drive onto an overpass/pit to change the oil in the Kia Rio engine, you need to drive around a little. This moment is needed to heat the oil. Then the lubricant turns out to be as liquid as possible and drains well.
- We turn off the car when we drive onto an overpass/pit
- Open the hood and unscrew the cap on the lubrication block. You can also remove the dipstick
- We wear gloves, as the crankcase may be hot (the filter will definitely be hot)
- Loosen the drain plug (you need a 17 key)
- Place a container under the oil (it is best to use a bucket)
- Unscrew the drain plug completely
- Oil drains within 10 minutes
- If you decide to flush the engine, then tighten the plug and pour in Kia Rio engine oil for flushing (volume 3.3 l). We tighten the plug and insert the dipstick back. We start the car and wait 3 minutes until the oil circulates well through the system. Next, repeat the procedure for draining the oil.
- Replace the plug with a new gasket
What kind of filter is on the car?
Rio 3 used two filters from 2011 to 2022. The first, numbered 26300-35503, was installed until November 12, 2015, the second, numbered 26300-35504, was used from November 12, 2015 until the end of the vehicle’s production.
Screenshot from the original Rio catalog
Both are completely interchangeable with each other. Any one can be used.
26300-35504 and 26300-35503 oil filters
In 504 the number of filter elements is greater than in 503, consider the resource added.
Suppliers for the conveyor are two companies MANN and DONGYANG
MANN filter
DONGYANG filter
They can also be distinguished by the letter on the filter itself.
M is MANN and Y DONGYANG.
The same filter can be found in both Hyundai and Kia packaging.
There are currently 3 types of packaging designs on the market.
