🚗 Kia Cerato
III (YD/Forte) — 2013-2018
Popular compact sedan – most common 1.6 GDI version
Complete guide to the Kia Cerato YD (3rd generation, 2013-2018) — popular compact sedan in Algeria. Elegant design, GDI and CRDi engines, excellent value for money.
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📋 Table of Contents
1. General Information
| Body type | Sedan / Hatchback (Forte 5) |
| Made in | Korea, USA, Mexico |
| Start of production | 2013 |
| End of production | 2018 |
2. Dimensions
| Length | 4560 mm (Sedan) |
| Width | 1780 mm |
| Height | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Trunk (Sedan) | 421 L |
3. Engines
| 1.6 GDI (Gamma G4FD) | 138 Hp | 167 Nm | Petrol | 1591 cc |
| 1.6 CRDi (U-II D4FB) | 128 Hp | 260 Nm | Diesel | 1582 cc |
| 1.8 MPI (Nu G4NB) | 150 Hp | 178 Nm | Petrol | 1797 cc |
| 2.0 MPI (Nu G4NA) | 150 Hp | 194 Nm | Petrol | 1999 cc |
4. Fuel & Consumption
| Fuel tank | 52 L |
| 1.6 GDI | 6.5 L/100km |
| 1.6 CRDi | 4.7 L/100km |
| Emission standard | Euro 6 |
5. Transmission & Drivetrain
| Drive | Front wheel drive |
| Gearbox 1.6 GDI | 6-speed manual OR 6-speed auto |
| Gearbox 1.6 CRDi | 6-speed manual OR 7-speed DCT |
6. Tires & Wheels
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 215/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims | 6J x 15 | 6.5J x 16 | 7J x 17 |
| Tire pressure (cold) | 2.2 bar / 2.2 bar |
7. Brakes & Suspension
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs Ø 280 mm |
| Rear brakes | Solid discs Ø 262 mm |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| ABS + EBD + ESP | Standard |
8. Fluid Capacities
| Engine oil 1.6 GDI | 3.8 L (with filter) |
| Engine oil 1.6 CRDi | 5.5 L (with filter) |
| Coolant | 5.6 L (Diesel) / 5.3 L (Petrol) |
| MT oil | 2.0 L (75W-85 GL-4) |
| AT oil (6-speed) | 6.9 L (SP-IV) |
9. Maintenance Schedule
| Engine oil change | 10,000 km (Petrol) / 8,000 km (Diesel) |
| Air filter | 20,000 km (Algeria) |
| Cabin filter | 20,000 km |
| Diesel fuel filter | 20,000 km |
| Timing belt CRDi (D4FB) | 120,000 km / 6 years |
| Timing chain (Gamma) | No replacement |
10. Recommended Filters
| Oil filter Mann (Petrol) | OEM 26300-35505 |
| Oil filter (Diesel) | W 68/3 |
| Air filter Mahle | LX 3169 — OEM 28113-A5000 |
| Diesel fuel filter | Mann WK 9012 |
| Cabin filter | Mahle LA 926 |
11. Recommended Oil
| 1.6 GDI | 5W-30 API SN Plus — Total Ineo First |
| 1.6 CRDi | 5W-30 ACEA C3 — Total Ineo MC3 |
| AT fluid | SP-IV |
12. Common Failures
| EGR valve (Diesel) | After 90,000 km — cleaning 7,000 DA |
| GDI carbon buildup | Common — cleaning every 60,000 km |
| 7-DCT jerkiness | 2013-2015 versions — software update |
| Front shock KYB | After 80,000 km |
13. Algerian Market
| Import | Imported 2013-2018 — popular for families |
| Average price | 1.5 – 2.3 million DA |
| Popular version | 1.6 GDI GLS |
| Parts availability | Excellent |
🔧 Timing Belt Diagram
Kit: Chain (Gamma/Nu Petrol) – Gates K025604XS (CRDi)
🔧 Serpentine Belt Diagram
Reference: Gates 6PK1830
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