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Kia Soul 1.6 GDI G4FD Engine \u2014 Full Breakdown
\n\ud83d\udd27 Engine Identification
\nVehicle: Kia Soul
\nYear: 2013
\nEngine: 1.6L GDI gasoline
\nEngine code: G4FD
\nPower: 103 kW \/ 140 HP
\nCylinders: 4-cylinder inline
\nFuel: Gasoline
\nCondition: Used
\nMileage: 285,000 km \/ approximately 177,000 miles
\nVIN of donor vehicle: KNDJT2A55D7559235
\nPart number: mtd24928-g4fd-motor
\nCountry of origin: Germany
\nWarehouse: Hamm, Germany
\nDelivery: 1\u20132 days
\n\ud83d\ude97 Compatibility<\/p>\n
The listing identifies the engine specifically as coming from a:<\/p>\n
2013 Kia Soul
\n1.6 GDI
\nG4FD engine<\/p>\n
The stated production range is 06\/2011\u201312\/2014.<\/p>\n
However, the seller explicitly warns that the vehicle compatibility list is only a search aid and does not guarantee compatibility.<\/p>\n
\u26a0\ufe0f Major Concern \u2014 Mileage<\/p>\n
This engine has 285,000 km (about 177,000 miles).<\/p>\n
That is very high mileage for a replacement engine.<\/p>\n
Compared with the other engines you’ve sent me, this is one of the weaker options based on mileage alone. For example, you’ve shown engines with 5K, 17K, 42K, 57K, etc. This one has roughly 3\u201310 times more mileage than many of those.<\/p>\n
At 285,000 km, I would be particularly concerned about:<\/p>\n
Timing-chain condition
\nCompression
\nOil consumption
\nPiston\/ring wear
\nBearing wear
\nCylinder-wall wear
\nValve condition
\nOil-pressure condition
\nGDI injector condition
\nExcessive carbon buildup
\n\u2757 Warranty \/ Testing<\/p>\n
The description you provided does not state a warranty.<\/p>\n
It also does not say that the engine was compression-tested or running-tested.<\/p>\n
That is a significant disadvantage.<\/p>\n
Before buying, I would ask the seller:<\/p>\n
Is the engine running and tested?
\nWhat are the compression readings for all four cylinders?
\nDoes it consume oil?
\nWas the engine removed from a running vehicle?
\nIs the timing chain included?
\nAre the intake manifold, injectors, throttle body, alternator and other accessories included?
\nWhat exactly is included in the sale?
\nIs there any warranty or return period?
\nAre there any knocking, smoking or oil-pressure problems?
\nCan they provide photos\/video of the engine running?
\n\ud83d\udce6 What the Listing Actually Guarantees<\/p>\n
The listing gives you:<\/p>\n
Used G4FD engine
\n1.6 GDI
\n2013 Kia Soul application
\n285,000 km mileage
\nVIN of donor vehicle
\n1\u20132 day delivery<\/p>\n
But it does not provide enough information to establish that the engine is mechanically healthy.<\/p>\n
\u2b50 My Rating
\nCategory Rating
\nEngine identification \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50
\nCompatibility information \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50
\nMileage \u2b50
\nTesting information \u2b50
\nWarranty information \u2b50
\nOverall purchase confidence \u2b50\u2b50
\n\ud83d\udfe1 Verdict: I would NOT choose this engine unless the price is extremely low.<\/p>\n
The G4FD engine code and 2013 Kia Soul application look appropriate, but 285,000 km is the biggest problem. The lack of stated compression testing and warranty makes the risk even higher.<\/p>\n
If you’re comparing all the engines you’ve sent me so far, this one would be near the bottom of my list. A lower-mileage G4FD\/G4FG engine with documented compression testing and a 30\u201390 day warranty would be much preferable.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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