Engine Code Technical Database
Engine Code G3LC – 1.0 T-GDI (74 kW / 88 kW) (Engine Oil, Timing Belt/Chain & Reliability)
Engine Code with code G3LC (1.0 T-GDI (74 kW / 88 kW)) was installed in models: Hyundai Tucson I / III / IV, ix35 & Santa Fe, Hyundai i20 I, II & III (PB / GB / BC3) & i10, Hyundai i30 III (PDE), Kia Ceed I (ED), Rio II / III / IV & Venga, Kia Ceed II & III (JD / CD), Kia Sportage II / III / IV (JE / SL / QL) & Sorento. Below you will find the exact engine oil specification, filter code and recommended service intervals.
Viscosity
0W-30 or 5W-30 (0W-20 u 1.5 T-GDI)
Oil Capacity
4,2 liters (3,6 l u 1.0 T-GDI)
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER W 811/80
⏱️ Oil change interval (G3LC): 15,000 km or 12 months (do not exceed on T-GDI direct injection!) (for maximum turbo, timing chain/belt and piston ring life, do not exceed 15,000 km / 1 year).
⚙️ Timing & maintenance (G3LC): At 150,000 – 180,000 km we recommend preventive replacement of the timing kit including water pump and coolant check.
🏆 Recommended oil & pack: Shell Helix Ultra Professional AF 5W-30 (5L) or Total Quartz 9000 Future GF6 0W-20/5W-30 (5 liters (1× 5L jug)).
Vehicle models equipped with engine G3LC (6):
Hyundai • 2017 – 2025
Hyundai i30 III (PDE) – 1.0 T-GDI (74 kW / 88 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 4,2 liters (3,6 l u 1.0 T-GDI) (0W-30 or 5W-30 (0W-20 u 1.5 T-GDI)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Hyundai • 2004 – 2024
Hyundai Tucson I / III / IV, ix35 & Santa Fe – 1.0 T-GDI (74 kW / 88 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 4,2 liters (3,6 l u 1.0 T-GDI) (0W-30 or 5W-30 (0W-20 u 1.5 T-GDI)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Hyundai • 2008 – 2025
Hyundai i20 I, II & III (PB / GB / BC3) & i10 – 1.0 T-GDI (74 kW / 88 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 4,2 liters (3,6 l u 1.0 T-GDI) (0W-30 or 5W-30 (0W-20 u 1.5 T-GDI)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Kia • 2006 – 2023
Kia Ceed I (ED), Rio II / III / IV & Venga – 1.0 T-GDI (74 kW / 88 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 4,2 liters (3,6 l u 1.0 T-GDI) (0W-30 or 5W-30 (0W-20 u 1.5 T-GDI)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Kia • 2012 – 2025
Kia Ceed II & III (JD / CD) – 1.0 T-GDI (74 kW / 88 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 4,2 liters (3,6 l u 1.0 T-GDI) (0W-30 or 5W-30 (0W-20 u 1.5 T-GDI)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Kia • 2004 – 2022
Kia Sportage II / III / IV (JE / SL / QL) & Sorento – 1.0 T-GDI (74 kW / 88 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 4,2 liters (3,6 l u 1.0 T-GDI) (0W-30 or 5W-30 (0W-20 u 1.5 T-GDI)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80