We advise using engine oil with a viscosity of 5w-30 and an ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6 grade for brand-new Kia Soul vehicles with fewer than 100,000 miles on the odometer.
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Notice to Our Loyal Service Customers Regarding Your Kia Warranty And Kia’s New Synthetic Oil Requirement
All Kia vehicles built after April 2021 must now use 100% synthetic oil in order to remain protected by factory warranty. Any vehicle that is still covered by a factory warranty after June 2022 will need to use full-synthetic oil to stay protected. Your guarantee may be void if conventional or semi-synthetic oil is used.
Can I use 5W-30 for 5W20?
It is generally not advised to substitute 5w30 oil (or any other oil weight) for 5w20 oil because even a small viscosity change has the potential to harm your engine.
Because your engine was developed with 5w20 oil in mind when it was constructed, all of the parts that come into contact with it must be a specified viscosity after the engine hits operational temperature, or 212.
5w20 oil will have a lower viscosity than 5w30 oil at this temperature; it will flow more easily and with less resistance. When 5w30 is used in place of 5w20, the engine will experience increased oil resistance once it reaches working temperature, which the engine is not built to manage.
If you substitute 5w30 oil for 5w20 when doing so is not advised or authorized by the owners handbook, it could violate your car’s powertrain warranty, impair engine performance, and ultimately harm your engine.
Using the proper oil keeps your engine operating at its best.
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How long does a Kia Soul last before needing an oil change?
For conventional oil, Kia advises having your 2021 Kia Soul’s oil and filter replaced every 3,000-5,000 miles. Normally, synthetic oil needs to be changed every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.
Uses synthetic oil the 2015 Kia Soul?
Longer than the conventional 3,000-mile oil change interval, it includes innovative synthetic technology that resists chemical breakdown for ultimate wear protection for your car. Give the greatest oil change ever to your 2015 Kia Soul 1.6L!
What kind of oil is used in a 2012 Kia Soul?
High Mileage 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Quart, from Mobil 1 (Part No. 120768) Product attributes: For engines with more than 75,000 miles, Mobil 1 High Mileage full-synthetic motor oil 5W-20 is made to allow up to 10,000 miles between oil changes.