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KIA Amanti
First generation / First generation (2004-2009) / 2004-2005 / Sedan / 4-door sedan
North America, selected global marketsNorth America, South Korea, select global marketsCoverage: expanded
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2004 KIA Amanti G6BP/G6BV (kbh)
kbh / G6BP, G6BV / 3.5L V6 petrol engine offered with minor variations depending on market; G6BP is North American version, G6BV used for some export markets.
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Oil type: 5W-30 API SJ or higherOil capacity: 5.0 liters (service-fill with filter change)Related: G6BP - 3.5L V6 North America, G6BV - 3.5L V6 Export markets
2005 KIA Amanti G6BA/G6BV (KH)
KH / G6BA, G6BV / The 2005 Kia Amanti was offered primarily with a 3.5L V6 engine. North American models used the 3.5L DOHC MPI V6 engine (Code G6BA) producing around 250 hp. South Korean domestic versions also used a similar 3.5L V6 (G6BV). Diesel variants were not offered globally for this model year.
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Oil type: 5W-30 API Service SM or higher, meeting Kia OEM specsOil capacity: 6.3 liters (includes filter) - service fillRelated: G6BA for US market 3.5L V6, G6BV for Korea market 3.5L V6
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | technical-profile | G6BP, G6BV | 3459 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | G6BA, G6BV | 3493 cc | Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI) |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | G6BP, G6BV | 5W-30 API SJ or higher | 5.0 liters (service-fill with filter change) | Dexron III (or equivalent) ATF |
| 2005 | G6BA, G6BV | 5W-30 API Service SM or higher, meeting Kia OEM specs | 6.3 liters (includes filter) - service fill | Kia ATF SP-IV |
Technical specifications
- Engines: G6BP, G6BV, G6BA
- Transmissions: Not available in 2004 Amanti, 4-speed automatic, Dexron III (or equivalent) ATF, Not available in 2005 Amanti, 5-speed automatic (A5GF1/A5HF1), Kia ATF SP-IV
- Tire sizes: P215/60R16, 215/60R16, 225/55R17 (depending on trim)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: 5W-30 API SJ or higher / 5W-30 API Service SM or higher, meeting Kia OEM specs
- Transmission fluid: Dexron III (or equivalent) ATF / Kia ATF SP-IV
- Coolant: 9.3 liters / 9.7 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4
Known problems
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Engine oil consumption under high mileage
- Timing chain noise over 100,000 miles
- Power window motor failures
- Dashboard/hVAC cluster electronics issues