- Factory requirements to engine oil for Kia Rio
- Rating of the best motor oils for Kia Rio
- The best synthetic oils for Kia Rio
- SHELL He
x
tra Professional AM-L 5W-30Rating: 4.9The second contender to top the ranking is a low-friction synthetic with the predominance of mechanisms to reduce harmful exhaust gases and engine cleaning function. Thanks to a fine and most complete purification of sulfur and phosphorus, the oil has an optimizing effect on the catalyst, thus reducing the rate of its depletion and the emission of harmful compounds into the atmosphere.TOTAL Quartz 9000 Future EcoB 5W-20 reduces fuel consumption by an average of 3.35% (according to ACEA M111FE), which is a good economic indicator when applied over a longer period of time. According to users, despite the lower viscosity, the oil provides easier engine starting in cold weather, but signs of freezing start appear already at -30 ° C. In this regard, the effectiveness of its use is questionable, but not all regions of Russia are subject to such severe frosts. In combination of positive features it is a good alternative to the range of oils from SHELL, with comparable performance indicators and market price.
Advantages
The clear emphasis on environmental friendliness;
Reduction of fuel consumption by more than 3% (compared to the reference oil);
pronounced detergent-dispersant function (comprehensive protection against formation of hard deposits);
Service life is comparable to the SHELL oils.
Disadvantages
Sometimes there are fakes on the secondary market.
Castrol Magnatec Professional E 5W-20Rating: 4.7We have given the third place in the rating to Castrol Magnatec line oil which is based on CM Intel technology
Molec
es which affects the synthetic composition at a molecular level. Eventually Professional E 5W-20 has a complex effect on the engine, expressed not only by its lubricating, cleaning and cooling properties, but also by creating on the surface of the metal parts a thick modified film resistant to thermal and chemical effects. This film protects the engine at the most vulnerable moment of its operation – at start-up, when the lubricant is in the sump.Despite the lower viscosity indicators Castrol Magnatec Professional E 5W-20 excellently behaves itself when working in cold conditions, freezing up completely only at -45 ° C. Excellent indicator, which facilitates engine starting in cold weather. According to the users, this composition withstands perfectly for 10 thousand kilometers, giving the opportunity to drive 1-2 thousand kilometers with moderate car use, without loosing its useful properties. This is a great oil that has been successfully run-in on American and Korean-made cars (including the Kia Rio).
Advantages
High stability of the composition when the temperature changes;
Castrol Magnatec Inte base technologygent Molec
es;
allows to drive more than the designed interval on one fill-up (without losing the properties of cleaning and protection).
Disadvantages
high price per liter.
QUI MOLY Synthoil High Tech 5W-30Rating: 4.6Multi-purpose synthetic oil, suitable for use in diesel and gasoline engines. It realizes and includes a lot of functions to provide acceptable operating conditions, which have a negative impact (and this is the user’s words) on the amount of service life.However, if you want to show off, and 8,000 kilometers is a reasonable figure for you, then MOBIL 1 ESP 5W-30 will suit the best. Designed for difficult conditions (with catalysts, turbochargers and particulate filters) has a positive effect on the power ratings (1.9% increase in power) and contributes to small fuel savings (2.43%) by reducing friction losses in the units. Like Mot
Specific, this oil boasts a high degree of purification: the proportion of sulfated ash in its mass does not exceed 0.8%, which protects the engine from the residual sediment. Another strong point of MOBIL 1 ESP 5W-30 is its pour point. Loss of fluidity is observed at -48 ° C, and this indicator is very good in Siberian conditions. The product has received some rave reviews from the owners of small cars, with some complaints about the high price.
Advantages
enhanced formula designed for use in diesel and gasoline engines;
freezes at -48 °s;
high degree of purification from impurities (share of sulphated ash – 0.8% of oil weight);
More power and better economy through less friction loss.
Disadvantages
less service life than that of competitors;
the high price factor due to versatility.
The best semi-synthetic oils for Kia Rio
SHELL He
x HX7 5W-30Rating: 4.9
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Castrol Magnatec Professional E 5W-20
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- QUI MOLY Synthoil High Tech 5W-30
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- The best semi-synthetic oils for Kia Rio
- SHELL He x HX7 5W-30
*Review of the best according to the editorial board. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective, it is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to purchase. It is necessary to consult with a specialist before purchase.
The necessity of using engine oil in all cars is the same – to provide constant lubrication of friction parts, timely removal of heat and prevention of frictional wear processes. But different engines have different specifics of work, which affects the need to use oils with strictly defined classes and tolerances. In this article, the editors of Expertology together with in-house experts tried to figure out which of the commercially available oils are the best for the Kia Rio, a Korean small car.
Factory requirements to engine oil for Kia Rio
The first and most important requirement for the engine maintenance is a timely oil change after a certain mileage. For Kia Rio recommended interval is 10 thousand kilometers, but professionals recommend changing the oil when it reaches 80-90% of the resource depletion (that is, every 8-9 thousand kilometers).
Please note that when selecting an oil it is important to look not only at the product name, but also at its quality grade. In today’s production phase of Kia Rio manufacturers prescribe the use in the lubrication system oil quality no lower than API SN and ILSAC GF-5 – these are optimal tolerances, guaranteeing a long and stable engine operation over its lifetime.
The other characteristics, prescribed in the car manual, are as follows:
- Recommended engine oil brand – SHELL He
- x;
- fill volume: from 3,30 to 3,49 liters;
- optimal operating temperatures for the recommended viscosity grades – from -30 to +50 °s (the above values are typical for oils from 5W20 to 20W50);
- API Service (American Engine Oil Classification System) level 4 and higher.
Rating of the best motor oils for Kia Rio
| nomination | location | product name | price per liter |
| The best synthetic oils for Kia Rio | 1 | SHELL He
| 520€ |
| 2 | TOTAL Quartz 9000 Future EcoB 5W-20 | 591 € | |
| 3 | Castrol Magnatec Professional E 5W-20 | 523€ | |
| 4 | 1 040 € | ||
| 5 | Mot
| 1 086 € | |
| 6 | MOBIL 1 ESP 5W-30 | 812 € | |
| Best semi-synthetic oils for Kia Rio | 1 | SHELL He | 320€ |
| 2 | 931 € | ||
| 3 | Mot
| 711€ |
The best synthetic oils for Kia Rio
SHELL He
- tra Professional AM-L 5W-30
- The clear emphasis on environmental friendliness;
- Reduction of fuel consumption by more than 3% (compared to the reference oil);
- pronounced detergent-dispersant function (comprehensive protection against formation of hard deposits);
- Service life is comparable to the SHELL oils.
- Sometimes there are fakes on the secondary market.
- Molec
- es which affects the synthetic composition at a molecular level. Eventually Professional E 5W-20 has a complex effect on the engine, expressed not only by its lubricating, cleaning and cooling properties, but also by creating on the surface of the metal parts a thick modified film resistant to thermal and chemical effects. This film protects the engine at the most vulnerable moment of its operation – at start-up, when the lubricant is in the sump.
- High stability of the composition when the temperature changes;
- Castrol Magnatec Inte base technology
- gent Molec
- es;
- allows to drive more than the designed interval on one fill-up (without losing the properties of cleaning and protection).
- high price per liter.
- QUI MOLY Synthoil High Tech 5W-30
Rating: 4.6
Multi-purpose synthetic oil, suitable for use in diesel and gasoline engines. It realizes and includes a lot of functions to provide acceptable operating conditions, which have a negative impact (and this is the user’s words) on the amount of service life.
However, if you want to show off, and 8,000 kilometers is a reasonable figure for you, then MOBIL 1 ESP 5W-30 will suit the best. Designed for difficult conditions (with catalysts, turbochargers and particulate filters) has a positive effect on the power ratings (1.9% increase in power) and contributes to small fuel savings (2.43%) by reducing friction losses in the units. Like Mot
- Specific, this oil boasts a high degree of purification: the proportion of sulfated ash in its mass does not exceed 0.8%, which protects the engine from the residual sediment. Another strong point of MOBIL 1 ESP 5W-30 is its pour point. Loss of fluidity is observed at -48 ° C, and this indicator is very good in Siberian conditions. The product has received some rave reviews from the owners of small cars, with some complaints about the high price.
- enhanced formula designed for use in diesel and gasoline engines;
- freezes at -48 °s;
- high degree of purification from impurities (share of sulphated ash – 0.8% of oil weight);
- More power and better economy through less friction loss.
- less service life than that of competitors;
- the high price factor due to versatility.
- x HX7 5W-30
Rating: 4.9
Advantages
Disadvantages
The best semi-synthetic oils for Kia Rio
SHELL He
Despite the lower viscosity indicators Castrol Magnatec Professional E 5W-20 excellently behaves itself when working in cold conditions, freezing up completely only at -45 ° C. Excellent indicator, which facilitates engine starting in cold weather. According to the users, this composition withstands perfectly for 10 thousand kilometers, giving the opportunity to drive 1-2 thousand kilometers with moderate car use, without loosing its useful properties. This is a great oil that has been successfully run-in on American and Korean-made cars (including the Kia Rio).
Advantages
Disadvantages
Rating: 4.9
The second contender to top the ranking is a low-friction synthetic with the predominance of mechanisms to reduce harmful exhaust gases and engine cleaning function. Thanks to a fine and most complete purification of sulfur and phosphorus, the oil has an optimizing effect on the catalyst, thus reducing the rate of its depletion and the emission of harmful compounds into the atmosphere.
TOTAL Quartz 9000 Future EcoB 5W-20 reduces fuel consumption by an average of 3.35% (according to ACEA M111FE), which is a good economic indicator when applied over a longer period of time. According to users, despite the lower viscosity, the oil provides easier engine starting in cold weather, but signs of freezing start appear already at -30 ° C. In this regard, the effectiveness of its use is questionable, but not all regions of Russia are subject to such severe frosts. In combination of positive features it is a good alternative to the range of oils from SHELL, with comparable performance indicators and market price.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Castrol Magnatec Professional E 5W-20
Rating: 4.7
We have given the third place in the rating to Castrol Magnatec line oil which is based on CM Intel technology
