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The 2009 Kia Rio comes with a timing chain, and it's important to replace the coolant every 60,000 miles. Make sure to change the air filter every 15,000 to 30,000 miles, and replace the spark plugs either every 100,000 miles (unless they are copper, then every 30,000 miles). Keep an eye out for engine problems like loose gaskets, loose spark plugs, oil leaks, and excess oil use. If the engine overheats, it can lead to dangerous situations like fires and explosions, so address any issues promptly.
I own a 2009 Kia Rio with a 1.6 liter engine, and I can confidently state that it is equipped with a timing belt, not a timing chain. I personally did the repair work, so I know this information is accurate.
It uses a combination of belt and chain to drive two camshafts, with one camshaft being belt-driven and the other camshaft being chain-driven, with one end being belt-driven and the other end being chain-driven.
The 2009 Kia Rio 1.6 is equipped with a timing belt for its engine.
The 2009 Kia Rio comes equipped with a timing chain.