Engine Code Technical Database
Engine Code G4LC – 1.4 CVVT / 1.4 MPI (73 kW / 80 kW) (Engine Oil, Timing Belt/Chain & Reliability)
Engine Code with code G4LC (1.4 CVVT / 1.4 MPI (73 kW / 80 kW)) was installed in models: Hyundai Tucson I / III / IV, ix35 & Santa Fe, Hyundai i20 I, II & III (PB / GB / BC3) & i10, Hyundai i30 I (FD), Getz, Matrix, Accent & ix20, Hyundai i30 II (GD), 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.
Oil Spec
ACEA A5/B5 or API SN / ILSAC GF-5
Viscosity
5W-30
Oil Capacity
3,3 – 3,6 liters
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER W 811/80
⏱️ Oil change interval (G4LC): 15 000 km / 1 year (for maximum turbo, timing chain/belt and piston ring life, do not exceed 15,000 km / 1 year).
⚙️ Timing & maintenance (G4LC): 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 (4L) or Total Quartz 9000 Energy HKS G-310 5W-30 (4 liters (1× 4L jug)).
Vehicle models equipped with engine G4LC (8):
Hyundai • 2002 – 2019
Hyundai i30 I (FD), Getz, Matrix, Accent & ix20 – 1.4 CVVT / 1.4 MPI (73 kW / 80 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,3 – 3,6 liters (5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Hyundai • 2012 – 2017
Hyundai i30 II (GD) – 1.4 CVVT / 1.4 MPI (73 kW / 80 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,3 – 3,6 liters (5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Hyundai • 2017 – 2025
Hyundai i30 III (PDE) – 1.4 CVVT / 1.4 MPI (73 kW / 80 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,3 – 3,6 liters (5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Hyundai • 2004 – 2024
Hyundai Tucson I / III / IV, ix35 & Santa Fe – 1.4 CVVT / 1.4 MPI (73 kW / 80 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,3 – 3,6 liters (5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Hyundai • 2008 – 2025
Hyundai i20 I, II & III (PB / GB / BC3) & i10 – 1.4 CVVT / 1.4 MPI (73 kW / 80 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,3 – 3,6 liters (5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Kia • 2006 – 2023
Kia Ceed I (ED), Rio II / III / IV & Venga – 1.4 CVVT / 1.4 MPI (73 kW / 80 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,3 – 3,6 liters (5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Kia • 2012 – 2025
Kia Ceed II & III (JD / CD) – 1.4 CVVT / 1.4 MPI (73 kW / 80 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,3 – 3,6 liters (5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80
Kia • 2004 – 2022
Kia Sportage II / III / IV (JE / SL / QL) & Sorento – 1.4 CVVT / 1.4 MPI (73 kW / 80 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,3 – 3,6 liters (5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 811/80