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2020 Kia Forte5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Forte5.

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 121R · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 121R · 550 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight2864 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts109.0-116.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53.0-56.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number121R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)70.0-75.0 psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Bolts9–10 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°13–16 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 38-42°34–38 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°, Step 3: 90-95°24–27 ft. lbs

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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