How often does a Kia Soul need an oil change?
between every 7,500 and 10,000 miles
Oil Change Schedule for Kia Vehicles In general, you should be changing the oil in your Kia between every 7,500 and 10,000 miles. This mileage restriction works out, for most drivers, to be every 6 months.
What happens when you change the oil in a Kia Soul?
When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your Soul and that the filter is being changed too. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your Soul for potential trouble spots.
Why does my Kia Soul not start up?
If the fuel filter has become so contaminated that the minimum amount of fuel has not been let through it, the engine won’t start at all. At the most basic of levels your Kia Soul needs three things to start: Air, fuel, and spark. If any of these things aren’t present, the engine won’t turn over at all.
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.
Can you change oil on a turbo 1.6L Kia?
It is only recommended for the NON-turbo 1.6L engine. So he admitted the error, had me come right back, and the shop replaced the oil with 5w-30 for no charge of course.
When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your Soul and that the filter is being changed too. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your Soul for potential trouble spots.
It is only recommended for the NON-turbo 1.6L engine. So he admitted the error, had me come right back, and the shop replaced the oil with 5w-30 for no charge of course.
Is the Turbo 1.6 liter in the Kia Soul?
The turbo 1.6 Liter is a very new engine, offered in the Soul for the first time in 2017. And so many mechanics will “assume” that a 1.6T is just the same as a 1.6, and put in the 5w-20.
How old is 2018 Soul with 1.6L turbo?
My 2018 Soul with 1.6L Turbo is about 6-1/2 weeks old, and today it gots its first oil change – and almost a disastrous one. I called my local shop that up to now I had trusted, and set up an appointment.