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.
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 chapter.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine oil contains chemica ...
Checking the coolant level
WARNING Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or
hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in
seriou ...
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Noise and smoke
When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and powder
in the air inside of the vehicle. This is normal and is a result of the ignition
of the air bag inflator. After th ...
CVVT Operation Principle
The CVVT has the mechanism rotating the rotor vane with hydraulic force
generated by the engine oil supplied to the advance or retard chamber in accordance
with the CVVT oil control valve con ...
Valve Body. Removal
1.
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Remove the drain plug (A) and dr ...