Are there recalls on the 2016 Kia Soul?
2016 Kia Soul Recalls. There is currently 1 recall for your vehicle. NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recalls. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
How much oil does a 2016 Kia Soul use?
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed one quart of oil for every 25,000 miles driven.
Why is the Kia Soul engine light on?
This light is on when the car is running weather its sitting still or driving. Kia and dealer aware of this vehicle consuming excessive amounts of oil which could catastrophically cause engine failure with a high risk of driver/passenger death if vehicle runs out of oil. Kia is unwilling to replace/repair/fix the problem.
What causes the clutch to slip on a Kia Soul?
The clutch is responsible for making a direct connection between the engine (via the flywheel) and the transmission (via the input shaft). When the clutch can’t hold on anymore, it’ll start to slip. Slipping means that it loses its grip on the flywheel and it feels like you’ve pushed the clutch in.
What kind of problem does 2016 Kia Soul have?
The contact owned a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle began to make an abnormal knocking noise, a burning odor was detected as the vehicle began to lose power as several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel.
When to change the oil in a Kia Soul?
This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the 2nd generation (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 model years) Kia Soul in changing the motor oil and replacing the oil filter on the Nu 2.0 liter GDI inline four cylinder engine.
Why does my Kia Soul not accelerate when I push the gas?
Diagnosing the issue can be narrowed down by whether the engine is still revving when you push the gas or not. There is a section for each scenario with likely causes for each.
How big is the oil drain bolt on a Kia Soul?
If you have a torque wrench, the service manual specification for the oil drain bolt is 25.3 to 32.5 lb-ft of torque (34.3 to 44.1 Nm). Carefully slide the used oil catch basin forward to just below the old oil filter.