2014–2019 Kia Soul
By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 24, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026
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Quick answer: Oil and Filter Change on a 2014–2019 Kia Soul is rated Moderate and takes about 30-45 minutes. You'll need 7 tools for this job, and parts cost about $43. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil (5W-20) | — | $26.00 | |
| 1x oil filter (correct fitment for the engine in your Soul) | — | $10.00 | |
| 1x drain plug crush washer | — | $7.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
Warm the engine two to three minutes so the oil flows easily, then park the Soul on level ground, set the parking brake, and turn the engine off. Raise the front on ramps or jack stands rated for the vehicle.
Remove the plastic engine splash shield's retaining clips and bolts with a flat-blade screwdriver and 10mm socket, then lower the shield. Set the hardware aside in a tray — the oil pan and drain plug are now visible.
Position a drain pan under the oil drain plug. Loosen with a 17mm wrench, then unthread by hand, keeping inward pressure until the last thread so oil doesn't run down your arm. Let it drain to drips.
The 2.0L uses a cartridge on top of the engine; the 1.6L a spin-on near the drain plug. Unthread the cartridge cap or unscrew the spin-on. Confirm the old gasket came off with the filter, not stuck to the engine.
Lightly coat the new filter's rubber gasket with fresh oil. Install the cartridge element, or thread the spin-on on by hand until the gasket contacts, then tighten per the filter's instructions (usually three-quarter turn more). Wipe the area clean.
On the 2.0L cartridge I replace the cap's O-ring every time — the new filter usually includes one, and I've learned a flattened old O-ring is the most common source of a slow oil weep.
Fit a new crush washer onto the drain plug, thread it in by hand, and tighten with the 17mm wrench to a firm snug without over-tightening. Double-check the plug is seated straight.
Refit the splash shield with its clips and bolts, then lower the car to level ground. Pour the correct quantity and viscosity of oil into the filler neck. Wait a minute, check the dipstick, and adjust to the full mark.
Start the engine and idle a minute while watching for drips at the drain plug and filter. Turn it off, wait two minutes, recheck the dipstick, and top up if needed. Reset the oil-life reminder if equipped.
Check the dipstick twice after topping up — the Soul's tube holds oil and reads high on the first pull, and I've seen people short themselves half a quart.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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