Kia Rio

There is no water on this page—a pure squeeze of information from all resources and my opinion. I analyzed the data from selection sites and compiled a list of the best oils for the Kia Rio engine. If it was helpful, rate the material or leave your opinion in the comments, I’m happy to answer any questions!

FAQ, educational program on the selection:

1. What viscosity is suitable for an Kia Rio engine?
   Suitable for 5w20, 5w30. Depends on the environment and engine condition.
2. How much oil is in an Kia Rio engine?
   From 4 to 6 liters. Look at this paragraph in the article; the volume depends on the engine model.
3. What is the oil change interval for an Kia Rio?
   15,000 km or once a year. But I recommend changing it more often 🙂

Kia Rio oil selection criteria

All oils are selected based on SAE, ACEA, API compliance. The Kia concern does not have a system of its own tolerances, only branded oils.

• VAG approvals according to the passport 502.00/505.00 and 504.00/507.00. ACEA A3/B3 and above.

For petrol engine:

• ACEA A5.
• API SM and above.

For diesel:

• ACEA B4.
• API CH-4 and above.

Viscosity is suitable 5w20, 5w30, but drivers often fill in 5w30.

Viscosity information for individual engines can be found in the engine oil interchangeability catalog: https://www.northsealubricants.com/en/oil-advisor

The catalog can be trusted, the data is taken from car manufacturers. At the same time, you can choose not only oil for the engine, but also for the gearbox, power steering, brake system, cooling system. That is, all liquids.

The volume of oil in the Kia Rio engine

• 1.8 TFSI – 4 liters of oil
• 2.0 TFSI – 4.6 liters
• 3.0 TFSI – 6.9 liters
• 3.2 TFSI – 6.2 liters of oil

I advise you to immediately take 1 liter more since the normal consumption of TFSI engines is 1 liter per 10,000 km.

Oil selection table by season (winter, summer)

Data taken from autogener.ru. They are close to the official ones, but they are not. From my own experience I will say that information can be used, but wisely. I would not trust her strongly, but it would not hurt to get acquainted.

TOP 5 best oils for Kia Rio

This is my personal choice based on experience and analysis of information on the Internet. It is for informational purposes only and is not a call to purchase. No one has paid the rating, I do not cooperate with manufacturers, so there is no “order” here.

1. ZIC TOP 5W-30
2. Motul Specific 504 00 507 00 5W-30
3. TOTAL Quartz INEO Long Life 5W-30
4. Castrol Edge 0W-30 A3/B4
5. LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 5W-30

ZIC TOP 5W-30

Approvals:

• API SM/CF
• ACEA C3
• VW 504.00/507.00
• MB Approval 229.51
• MB 229.52
• BMW LL-04
• Porsche C-30

Motul Specific 504 00 507 00 5W-30

Viscosity	5W-30	Pour point	-42oC
API	–	Dynamic viscosity CSS	–
ACEA	C3	Kinematic viscosity at 100°C	11,73 mm²/s

Approvals:

• ACEA C3
• VW 504/507

TOTAL Quartz INEO Long Life 5W-30

Approvals:

• ACEA С3
• VAG 504.00/507.00
• Porsche C30
• BMW Longlife-04
• Mercedes-Benz 229.51

Castrol Edge 0W-30 A3/B4

Viscosity	0W-30	Pour point	-52oC
API	SL/CF	Dynamic viscosity CSS	5265 mPas at -35℃
ACEA	A3/B3, A3/B4	Kinematic viscosity at 100°C	12,08 mm²/s

Approvals:

• ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4
• API SL/CF
• BMW Longlife-01
• MB-Approval 229.3/ 229.5
• VW 502 00 / 505 00

LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 5W-30

Viscosity	5W-30	Pour point	-37oC
API	SN	Dynamic viscosity CSS	5806 mPas at -30℃
ACEA	A3/B4/C3	Kinematic viscosity at 100°C	11,93 mm²/s

Approvals:

• ACEA C3/C2
• API SP
• BMW Longlife-01/Longlife-04
• MB 229.31/229.51
• Fiat 9.55535 S1/9.55535-S3
• Porsche C30
• VW 504.00/507.00
• VW 500.00/501.01
• VW 502.00/503.00
• VW 505.00/505.01
• VW 506.00/506.01