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2005 Kia Amanti

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Amanti.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2005 Kia Amanti is a passenger car paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 15/23/18 mpg, with its maintenance protocol specifying 4.5 quarts of 10W-30, 20W-40, or 20W-50 API oil. Within the 20042009 model run, this year accumulated the highest volume of owner complaints at 83—against a low of four for 2009—with vehicle speed control ranking as the top complaint area and zero recalls on record. That concentration of reported issues makes the 2005 model the clear outlier in the nameplate’s generational reliability profile.

Model year200920082007200620052004

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34R · 600 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 34R · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.1 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Curb weight4090 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 23 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Amanti of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.20 sec — 2005 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2005Sedan 3.5L V68.20 sec16.40 sec200 hpFWD
2004Sedan 3.5L V68.40 sec16.50 sec200 hpFWD
2004Sedan 3.5L V68.90 sec17.00 sec200 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.5
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine OilABOVE 32 degrees F
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148-207 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.37-1.49 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.72-5.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number34R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)39.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-50.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure11.4 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMIdle rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket16-24 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0012 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.04 in / 0.331 in
Drum Nominal Diameter7.48 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 25,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 25,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · PCV Hose (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
At 15,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 25,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2005 model year represents the peak of reported issues within this generation, recording 83 complaints compared to 73 in 2004 and significantly higher than the 47 logged in 2006. While complaint volume declines steadily after 2005, reaching a low of 4 by 2009, the 2005 model itself has zero associated recalls, unlike the 2007 through 2009 models which accumulated four recalls combined. Federal data highlights Vehicle Speed Control as the primary concern with 21 complaints, followed by Air Bags with 13, though the root causes for these specific grievances are not specified in the provided record. There were 5 crash-related complaints filed for this year with zero fire-related complaints, placing the 2005 Amanti at the highest point of the complaint arc before a sharp downward trend that implies lower complaint volumes in later production. Consequently, despite the absence of recalls, the elevated complaint volume regarding speed control and air bags makes this a higher-risk purchase compared to the 2006 or 2007 models.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
18
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
83
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 83 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control21
Air Bags13
Power Train7
Unknown Or Other4
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine3
Structure3
Suspension2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 18 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_BOD055_R12021-09-13StructureTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This…
PS5392018-03-02Engine And Engine CoolingPITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed…
TSB-GEN085R12017-01-18EquipmentTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners…
TSB-GEN0852016-11-04Latches/Locks/LinkagesTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners…
PS4432016-04-04Electrical SystemTSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 Amanti take?

4.5 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API SM, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30, 10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, BELOW 100 degrees F: 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 Amanti have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Amanti get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.