Kia Soul: Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section.
WARNING - California proposition 65
Engine oil contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm. Used engine oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Always protect your skin by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
Checking the engine oil level
Engine 1.6 Engine 2.0 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (abou ...Engine coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory. Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a ...See also:
Smart key function
1.Door lock
2.Door unlock
3.Tailgate unlock
4.Panic (if equipped) ...
Manual transaxle oil Replacement
1.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Drain the manual tra ...
CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) System
Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the
valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control
signal which is calculated by the engine ...