Kia Soul: 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 year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.
WARNING - Cooling fan
Use caution when working near the blade of the cooling fan. The electric motor (cooling fan) is controlled by engine coolant temperature, refrigerant pressure and vehicle speed. It may sometimes operate even when the engine is not running.
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 chemi ...
Checking the coolant level
Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and heater hoses.
Replace any swollen or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled between F and L marks on the side o ...
See also:
Oil Pump. Components
1. Reaction shaft support assembly
2. Oil pump housing
3. Driven gear
4. Drive gear
5. Oil seal
6. Bush-Housing
7. Reaction shaft
8. Bush- Reaction shaft
9. Slee ...
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher should be used whenever you find it necessary to stop
the vehicle in a hazardous location. When you must make such an emergency stop,
always pull off the road as far a ...
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS). Description and Operation
Description
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) detects the crankshaft position and
is one of the most important sensors of the engine control system. If there
is no CKPS signal input, the eng ...