Mazda FE-DE
The engines of this series are equipped with a 16-valve cylinder head, which is very afraid of overheating.
Kia Spectra engines
The Kia Spectra is a mid-range car from the South Korean manufacturer Kia Motors Corporation. Cars, since 2000, have been manufactured in South Korea for 4 years in body modifications of a sedan and a 5-door hatchback. From 2004 to 2009, the sedan was assembled by the industrial assembly method at the Russian car plant in Izhevsk. In total, about 105 thousand copies were collected. In 2011, a limited series of machines was also created in the amount of 1,700 pieces. The Spectra is a modified version of its predecessor, the Kia Sephia.
The Kia Spectra was offered with 8 engines between 2000 and 2011 (8 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 2.0 liters, power output from 95 to 150 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 8 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Hyundai-Kia G4GC (about 500,000 km).
Kia Spectra engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Spectra 1 (SD) 2000–2011 | |||||||
| Kia S5D | 2000–2004 | 1.5 L R4 | 95–108 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~240,000 km |
| Mazda FE-DE | 2001–2004 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–150 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~350,000 km |
| Mazda BP 1.8l | 2001–2004 | 1.8 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~330,000 km |
| Kia FED | 2001–2004 | 2.0 L R4 | 128–140 hp | petrol | belt | 4.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Kia T8D | 2001–2004 | 1.8 L R4 | 109–126 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~250,000 km |
| Mazda B6-DE | 2004–2011 | 1.6 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Kia S6D | 2004–2011 | 1.6 L R4 | 101–105 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Kia Spectra engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4GC | 2000–2011 | 2.0 L R4 | 136–143 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~500,000 km |
Kia Spectra engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Kia Spectra?
Kia Spectra 1 (SD) (2000–2011): Kia S5D, Mazda FE-DE, Mazda BP 1.8l, Kia FED, Kia T8D, Mazda B6-DE and Kia S6D.
Which Kia Spectra engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Kia Spectra engines are: Hyundai-Kia G4GC — about 500,000 km; Mazda FE-DE — about 350,000 km; Mazda BP 1.8l — about 330,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Kia Spectra engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Hyundai-Kia G4GC — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Kia FED — 4.1 L (5W-30); Kia S5D — 3.4 L (5W-30); Kia S6D — 3.4 L (5W-30); Kia T8D — 3.8 L (5W-30); Mazda B6-DE — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda BP 1.8l — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda FE-DE — 3.9 L (5W-30).
Does the Kia Spectra have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Hyundai-Kia G4GC; timing belt: Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Kia FED, Kia S5D, Kia S6D, Kia T8D, Mazda B6-DE, Mazda BP 1.8l and Mazda FE-DE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Kia Spectra available with a diesel engine?
No, all Kia Spectra engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Mazda BP 1.8l
This power unit is famous for its reliability, but often consumes oil.
Kia FED
This is a reliable unit, but its aluminum cylinder head is afraid of overheating and cracks easily.
Mazda B6-DE
This engine is considered reliable, but often consumes oil after 150,000 km.
Kia T8D
This is a completely reliable unit, but only if you do not save on the quality of service.
Hyundai-Kia G4GC
This is a very reliable power unit with a long resource and without serious flaws. Its weak points include perhaps a rather…
Kia S5D
This is a reliable motor, and many problems here are associated with the quality of components.
Kia S6D
By design, the unit is reliable and most often it is let down by the quality of components.
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