For 2018 Soul Second generation facelift Kia recommends to use: ACEA C2, ACEA C3, ACEA A3/B4, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50, and SAE 0W-20. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreEngine oil specification
expand_more1.6 CRDi 128 with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 126 HP engine (2014.2–)
With particle filter ACEA C2, ACEA C3
Without particle filter ACEA A3/B4
expand_moreEngine oil viscosity
ACEA A3/B4 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50
ACEA C2 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
ACEA C3 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
ACEA A5/B5 SAE 0W-20, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30

Kia recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2018 Soul.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2018 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.

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 2018 Kia Soul you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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