Kia Soul Oil Type & Capacity

The Kia Soul takes 0W-30 or 10W-40 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 3.8-5.6 qt with a filter change, on 2015-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2009-2014 models use 15W-40 or 5W-30 (3.5-5.6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.

Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacity
2015-20260W-30 / 10W-40 / 5W-303.8-5.6 qt
2009-201415W-40 / 5W-303.5-5.6 qt

Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.

Every Soul year

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Kia Soul take?

The Kia Soul takes 0W-30 or 10W-40 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 3.8-5.6 qt with a filter change, on 2015-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2009-2014 models use 15W-40 or 5W-30 (3.5-5.6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.

How many quarts of oil does a Kia Soul take?

About 3.8-5.6 qt with a filter change on 2015-2026 models, and 3.5-5.6 qt on 2009-2014 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.

Does the oil type change by year on the Kia Soul?

Yes. We record 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2015-2026: 0W-30/10W-40/5W-30; 2009-2014: 15W-40/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.

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