The 2.0-liter 16-valve Kia FED or FE-DOHC engine was produced from 1993 to 2006 and was installed on such popular models as Clarus, Sportage and the American version of the Spectra. This power unit is inherently a variation of the well-known Mazda FE-DE engine.
Kia engines of its own design: A3E, A5D, BFD, S5D, A6D, S6D, T8D, FED, FEE.
Specifications
| Production years | 1993-2006 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 128 – 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 171 – 181 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 – 9.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Kia Clarus 1997) — city — highway — combined |
12.8 8.0 9.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 163.2 |
The engine was installed on:
- Kia Clarus 1 (FE) in 1995 – 2001;
- Kia Spectra 1 (SD) in 2001 – 2004;
- Kia Sportage 1 (JA) in 1993 – 2006.
Disadvantages of the Kia FED engine
- This is a reliable unit, but its aluminum cylinder head is afraid of overheating and cracks easily;
- Also, it is not recommended to save on oil here, hydraulic lifters will quickly knock;
- The timing belt rarely serves more than 50 thousand km, however, when it breaks, the valves do not bend;
- Closer to 200,000 km, an oil burn usually begins due to the wear of rings or caps;
- The weak points of this motor include the ignition system, cylinder head gasket and engine mounts.
