2014 kia soul oil type and capacity

Q: Does 2014 Kia Soul use synthetic oil?

The 2014 Kia Souls oil type is SAE 5W-20 oil. However, both 5W-30 and 0W-20 are acceptable due to similar viscosities in both options. You can also choose either full synthetic, conventional, or a blend, although the full synthetic version will give you the best performance (albeit at a premium price).

Across the different 2014 Kia Soul trims 2 different oil types are used, click below to learn more along with the volume/capacity:

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Conquer your fears and never give up!
2014 Kia Soul generations
Does 2014 Kia Soul use synthetic oil?
Can you put 5W
What kind of oil should I put in my Kia Soul?
Does Kia recommend synthetic oil?

Soul 1.6 GDI Expand

Acceptable Oil Types

5W/20

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5W/30

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Oil Stats

Engine Code: y-1.6

Change Period: 7500 miles/ 12 months

Oil Capacity

3,6 litre

Soul 2.0 GDI Expand

Acceptable Oil Types

5W/20

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5W/30

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Oil Stats

Engine Code: Nu GDI

Change Period: 7500 miles/ 12 months

Oil Capacity

4 litre (Service fill)

4,5 litre (Dry fill)

Filter capacity 0,3 litre

Kia Soul

Manufacturer: Kia
Model: Kia Soul

For the 2014 model year Kia Soul we have found 2 trims and their corresponding recommended oil type.

Click on the name of the trim to open up the panel and learn more about the oil type, volume and change period.

Recommended engine oil, transmission fluids, coolant type, filling capacities and service intervals for KIA Soul PS 2014-2019.

AgregateRecomeded fluidCapacity (L)Intervals1,6L petrol engine (Gamma MPI and GDI)5W-20 or 5W-30 API SM or higher; ILSAC GF-4 or higher; ACEA A53,67500 km (4650 miles) or 6 months1,6L petrol turbo engine (Gamma T-GDI)5W-30 or 5W-40 API SN or higher; ILSAC GF-5 or higher; ACEA A54,57500 km (4650 miles) or 6 months2,0L petrol engines (Nu)5W-20 or 5W-30 API SM or higher; ILSAC GF-4 or higher; ACEA A54,07500 km (4650 miles) or 6 months1,6L diesel engine (U II)With DPF - 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA C3;
without DPF - 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA B4 or API CH-45,37500 km (4650 miles) or 6 monthsCooling system (1,6L Gamma and 2,0L Nu)Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator5,0 - 5,230000 km or 24 monthsCooling system (1,6L T-GDI)Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator6,030000 km or 24 monthsCooling system (1,6L Diesel)Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator6,8 - 7,030000 km or 24 monthsCooling system (Soul EV)Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator5,130000 km or 24 months6-speed manual transmissionUp to 2015MY - 75W-85 API GL-4
From 2016MY - HYUNDAI MTF&DCTF SAE 70W API GL-4 p/n: 04300-KX1B0 or 00232-190631,9120000 km (75000 miles)DCT transmissionHYUNDAI MTF&DCTF SAE 70W API GL-4
p/n: 04300-KX1B0 or 00232-190631,9120000 km (75000 miles)6-speed automatic transmissionHYUNDAI/KIA ATF SP-IV7,2100000 km (60000 miles)Brakes and ClutchFMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-40,830000 km or 24 monthsReduction gear75W-85 API GL-41,3120000 km (75000 miles)

Information of this table may be incorect for your region or driving conditions. Refer to the owners/service manual for details.

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For 2014 Soul First generation facelift Kia recommends to use: API SL, API SM, ACEA A3/B4, ACEA C3, and ACEA A5/B5 engine oils. To select the right engine oil see the table below.

How much engine oil you need to put into 2014 Soul depends on the engine installed, and some other conditions listed below.

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ConditionVolumeKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 103 HP3.49 US qt.2.9 UK qt.3.3 LEngine oil: API SL, API SMKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 125 HP3.49 US qt.2.9 UK qt.3.3 LEngine oil: API SL, API SM

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 127 HP

Amount to change3.49 US qt.2.9 UK qt.3.3 LEngine oil: ACEA A5/B5New filling3.91 US qt.3.26 UK qt.3.7 LEngine oil: ACEA A5/B5

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD 138 HP

Amount to change3.49 US qt.2.9 UK qt.3.3 LEngine oil: ACEA A5/B5New filling3.91 US qt.3.26 UK qt.3.7 LEngine oil: ACEA A5/B5

All other modifications5.6 US qt.4.66 UK qt.5.3 LEngine oil: ACEA A3/B4, ACEA C3

Replacing engine oil in your 2014 Kia Soul is quite an easy task. It's a bit dirty, but everyone can handle it. It will take about 30–60 minutes depends on your skill level and might save you $10–$30 depends on the region you live in.

First unscrew the refill cap on the top of the engine. Use a ratchet with the correct size head to unscrew the drain plug on the engine oil pan located on the bottom side of the engine, and drain old oil. You might need to unscrew a few more screws to remove protection covers underneath your car to get access to the oil pan and the oil filter. Then using an oil filter wrench unscrew the old oil filter. Then lubricate a new filter rubber gasket with clean engine oil and install the new filter. Install a new drain plug, and with help of a funnel refill the engine with new engine oil.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2014 Kia Soul user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Kia warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
Brake Fluid Capacity
Clutch Fluid Capacity
Cooling Fluid Capacity
Engine Oil Capacity
Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
Manual Transmission Oil Capacity

Brake System Specifications
Chassis Specifications
Cooling System Specifications
Electrical System Specifications
Emission

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Kia Soul service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2014 Kia Soul you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2014 Kia Soul generations

In 2014 Kia offered 2 generations of the Soul. Engine oil capacity may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Does 2014 Kia Soul use synthetic oil?

The 2014 Kia Soul's oil type is SAE 5W-20 oil. However, both 5W-30 and 0W-20 are acceptable due to similar viscosities in both options. You can also choose either full synthetic, conventional, or a blend, although the full synthetic version will give you the best performance (albeit at a premium price).

Can you put 5W

What kind of oil does a Kia Soul need? The Kia Soul usually requires SAE 5W-30 oil. The low viscosity of this oil ensures that it flows most easily in cooler temperatures but still runs optimally during the summer heat.

What kind of oil should I put in my Kia Soul?

If your Soul has a 1.6-liter engine, it will require 5W-30 synthetic oil. But if your Soul is equipped with the 2.0-liter engine, it will take oW-20 oil. But if you have an older Kia Soul, they were manufactured for 5W-20 oil. This applies to the Souls that are model years 2017 and older.

There are three types of oils – conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic. Kia recommends full synthetic oil to get the best performance out of your vehicle.