Kia Soul Automatic Transmission fluid drain and fill
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- čas přidán 4. 03. 2020
- This is a step- by-step guide on how to drain and fill your automatic transmission on a 2015 Kia Soul. Kia decided to delete the transmission dip stick on the 2014 and up vehicles, but there is a service port on the front of the transmission housing. I'll show you two different options on how to determine the transmission fluid level.
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Any SP-4/SP-IV, SPH-IV, CP-IVM/SP4-M, SP-IV-RR, Mercon Low Viscocity ATF will work. Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle Transmission Fluid will also work. Been using Motomaster Multi-Vehicle Low Viscosity ATF made by CITGO since 2013 for my 2012 Hyundai Sonata. My change interval is every 2 years or 40k kms. and been doing it by myself. A 5-litre jug cost me CA$40.00. HYUNDAI and KIA use the same type of ATF.
Thanks for sharing this information, that's a huge cost savings over Kia's transmission fluid!!!!👍🏁Thank you so much for watching!!!
@@Zspeed Yes, it is a huge savings for me and for everyone, especially if the car owner is a DIY'er. Hyundai dealers just charges equivalent to 2 arms and 2 legs where car owners will just dedicate 2 hours of their time and some dollars for the ATF. The savings can go your 6/12/24 pack of beer, whiskey and/or Rhum. It may be challenging for first time doers. I also have a 2019 Kia Sportage 2.4 ltr. AWD with 29K kms. and uses the same type of ATF, so anytime this summer, I'll change the ATF and diff power transfer oils.... Great video ! ! !
Awesome!!👍
So i was plqnning put liqui molly or valvoline, but was afraid of compatibility issuse, u say its ok, r u sure about, when its mixed with old one?
I only use transmission fluid from Kia!
Although i wont be changing my transmission fluid myself i really appreciated this step by step tutorial. Its videos like this that make this platform so great...like #8 and thanks for sharing
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You have great on-the-job practical training to achieve your mechanical qualifications. Great information to help many people. Great job my friend.
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Just did my wife’s 2013 Kia Soul. When I went to autozone the clerk looked it up and it required 7 quarts of fluid. Thanks for the video! Made the job a lot easier.
So glad it helped, thank you so much for watching!!
That's right, you will never remove all of the old transmission fluid unless you flush it!!
On average for the 2013 2.0 how many quarts to really flush it?
Thank you for yet another helpful tutorial! I have a Blue 2017 Kia Soul Plus with the 2.0 and the 6 speed Automatic Transmission. As you mentioned the service is the same for both the 1.6 and the 2.0 engines so I should be all set!
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I actually understood this one! Good job!
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wow goodnews for other who have kia, so they know how to Kia Soul transmission fluid change. Nice video, keep on going :)
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One more note, there is a passage hole on the fill plug, make sure that hole is line up with the feeder line from the cooler radiator when you tighten. make a mark will be great.
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Slow is geez man the understatement of the year I don't know how you managed to do it but mine just keeps constantly coming back out as I refill it I definitely have to compensate for all the spillage
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
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Of all the things my dad taught me, working on cars was not one. He was a, "get out of my way and you can watch" type when it came to automechanics.
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You did a great job for your transmission fluid change I've learned a lot step by step on your tutorial, your video has a very good informative content. You have amazing skills in mechanic my friend. Now I have an idea how to do that I can impart to others too that I've learned from you my friehd. Keep safe over there friehd. God bless you always.
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@@Zspeed Yes it's a big help and to everyone for sure my friend Keep safe all the time. God bless you more.
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Great Job great video clear pictures great narration .... however to save $280 at dealer you spent several hours and 50 bucks in fluid and then you need to dispose of used fluid for me the 280 would be money well spent lol..
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Always crack the fill plug before draining any fluids. By attaching tubing to the end of a funnel, you can extend its reach and have it fit in tight spots.
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very nice your car sir,Kia Soul transmission fluid change,
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Great video! It's really helpful as I own a 2015 Kia Soul that's about ready for its first transmission fluid change c:
Glad it helped!
At what mileage should you do on first transmission fluid change?
@@checuevas93 from what I've seen and what Kia recommends is around 60k miles. If you could do it yourself, I'd highly recommend that to save you almost $400 (if taken to the dealership bc they'll try to get you for a transmission flush instead of just a change)
50,000 to 60,000 miles!
@@IcyHyoudou yea I'm doing it myself. Reason I ask its because the car dealership that I take my soul to get service has told me my car needed transmission oil change at 30,000 miles. Glad I have more time.
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You can put the oil back into the original 1 quart container. It should be easier to fit the small 1 qt container in to that area.
Yes, that would be a easier way to do it! Thanks so much for watching!
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That "Fill" bolt on top has a Vent, or Flo' hole that must be a-
ligned properly upon installation. Failure to do so could be
Catastrophic.
Love the video,thanks dont use my Kia Soul 2011 alot ,have newer KIA. Shifter is stiff sometimes,added a bit of fluid seems better.Sometimes wont start in park ,next time it will ?? Always starts in Nutural. Pan is really rusted which makes me wonder if it is leaking. Went somewhere and they didn't want to flush,scared to take bolt out incase it broke. It was one of my kids cars don't know if Trans fluid was ever changed,at around 162,000. Could shifter problem be because fluid is so old ?? Thank you.
A drain and fill might fix your problem! Let me know if it works!!
So say I accidentally drained all the trans fluid do you know how much I would have to put in?
Very good car yes 🚘
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No gasket replacements?
I was thinking about doing this transmission fluid change on my 2016 kia soul...To confirm as long as I correctly measure how much fluid I take out...i dont have to use the side port to check the level stream. Thanks in advance.
As long as this is the first transmission fluid change and you are the original owner, you should be ok! If in doubt just open the service port to check the level! Thanks so much for watching!
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Welcome sir
If you don't use the overflow port when refilling, how do you know the transmission has the correct amount of fluid before draining?
We bought this Kia brand new from the dealer, so I knew that it had the correct fluid level before starting the drain and fill. But, if you don't know the vehicle's fluid change history you should definitely check the overflow port! Thanks so much for watching!
appropriately how many quarts of transmission oil did you use. Thanks for you answer in advance
It was right around 3 1/2 quarts, thanks so much for watching!💯👍
Hi Z Speed. Amazing video, love all the detailed explanation. I read that you are planning to do the filter change on the next flush. Is it possible if you can record it and show the video. I recently purchased a Kia Soul 2021 2.0, it comes with the cvt transmission. On the manual it doesn't show any transmission fluid change schedule, it says is not necessary. I know is pure bs. How often should I replace the fluid on the cvt? Someone said that because those transmissions are extremely delicate, it should be done very 30k. What do you think?
To be honest, I have no experience with a CVT transmission. But I would change the Fluid at least every 50,000 miles! Just CZcams CVT transmission to see what the experts have to say about it and thanks so much for watching!
@@Zspeed Hello again and thank you for replying my comment. The Kia Soul that you showed on the video. What year, model, engine size and transmission is it? I am wondering if my Kia Soul is the same way as yours where the transmission's dipstick is located underneath the air filter box.
This Kia Soul is a 2015, But there is no dipstick under the air Box, there's just a fill port for the transmission fluid!
Well, you’re smart to never flush a transmission around a transmission shop for 12 years so I was heard about the competitors doing that and then charging customers three times the amount to go back and rebuild a transmission when they didn’t technically need it to be rebuilt they just needed to change the filter and fluid on their vehicles vehicles
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would i notice any immediate signs that i had done this wrong? my car seems to be running fine and i followed your how-to. but im so paranoid tht its driving me crazy, if i have any doubt should i just do it over?
Remove the port on the front of the transmission and check the transmission fluid level, that should give you peace of mind!!!👍💯
What did you use to clean the car under the hood? Very nice and clean.
Yes, I like to use 303 Aerospace protectant to clean all the plastic and rubber parts inside the engine Bay!
There are gaskets on the Fill, Check, and Drain bolts. Are those single use gaskets?
If needed, you can reuse them, but they should be replaced!!!
How long of an extension do I need for my socket wrench?
2 to 4 inch extension, thanks so much for watching!!!
Perfect explanation! Thanks very much 👌🏻.. I have one question please : where the transmission filter is located?
It should be underneath the black plastic Pan, where you check the transmission fluid level! Is about 14 or 15 bucks and you should also change the transmission pan gasket too! Thanks so much for watching!
@@Zspeed NOOOOOOOO. is in the middle of the transmission and the only way is dissembling it.
I pinned this comment for alternatives for transmission fluid, thank's to Pinoyeh!!!!
Is there a filter in there?
Yes, it's located behind the panel where the service port is located. You will have to remove the service port panel and don't forget to replace the gasket also! Thanks so much for watching!
I don't see that plastic price on my 09 Kia optima? Any help anyone. Also if I do use the side port it doesn't show me a fill line
Just add fuild till you get a small trickle stream flowing from the side port, then just close the cap!
Ive been wondering why we cannot just fill from the already accessible overflow/level check plug on the side down below?
Theoretically that's a great idea, it would just be a matter of being able to pour enough fluid while you're underneath the car into that port. Let me know if it works!!!
@@Zspeed 8$ fluid transfer pump and job done. 👍👍
Awesome!!!well done!
Mr. Zspeed, about how many miles you had on kia soul when you changed ATF? and how does it run now? I currently have 67,000 miles on mine with no previous work done.
Changed the fluid at 60,000 miles and it runs great!!!👍🏁👏
Thank you so much for watching!!!
Any idea how these instructions would work for a 2012?
It should be very similar to the 2015!
If this Kia is so new still, why are you bothering changing the transmission fluid for to begin with?
How much transmision oil came out on the kia soul and did it take synthetic
Just under 4 quarts and I refilled it with Kia automatic transmission fluid!!!
Will it be the same for a 2021 2.0?
Not sure, should be very similar!!!
how can i tell how much fluid in there without removing the fluid? I just want to check the fluid level
Watch the end of my video, jump to the 14:30 min mark, where I talk about how to check your fluid levels! Thanks so much for watching!
how many bottles of oil are used for the change?
Believe it was about 3 and 1/2 quarts or 3 and 1/4 quarts, just make sure you measure how much you get out! So you will need at least 4 quarts to do the job. Thank you so much for watching!!!
How many quarts did it take? What year is it? And is it a 2.0 engine + or !
2015 1.5 liter Soul, 4 quarts of fluid should be enough transmission fluid to do this project!
I always just repump in the fluid enter the Overflow port until it starts flowing out. Never sure if it's supposed to be running or not. If it's running it will take in a half a quart more. Then when you turn off it will pour out. I have changed my 2017 several times since new. Just only never confirmed whether it should be running or off when waiting for the Overflow to drip out. Lots of opinions both ways. So I kind of just made it in the middle meet it in the middle
The fill hole plastic bolt has a hole through it near the top. The hole has to lined up with the hose going into the fill hole.
Yes your right, I forgot to mention that!👍💯🏁
My girlfriends 2012 Kia Soul just hit 300,000 miles with no transmission service done.
Should I do this service?
Wow, 300,000 miles is incredible! If the transmission is not currently slipping or having problems shifting, you should be ok. But you will have to remove the service port on the side of the transmission because your fluid level should be running a little low at this time and you will need to use the port to get the proper fill level. Drive around for about a month and if everything is working OK, you should repeat this fluid drain and fill again and that will really rejuvenate your transmission fluid. Thank you so much for watching!!
Just tell her to get a new car....
How do I know if the car is level while it’s on Jack stands and the ramps ? In order to check the level
You will need 4 jack stands !
@@Zspeed thank you
I’m hoping this video will apply to my 2013 Kia. Very well put video
Please the check the pluge that u installex at the, it has holes, and should be allined with outer plastic tube..
You are referring to the Eye Bolt/ injection port. Align the hole to the tube connected to it. If you're wondering about it's washer, it's a metric o-ring P16 ,15.8 x 2.4 mm ( must be safe with high temperature ATF ).
Is there a traditional filter inside?
Thanks 👍
Yes, the transmission filter is inside the panel where the service port is is located. You will also need a new gasket for the panel before you bolt it back on! Thanks so much for watching!
@@Zspeed Thank you for the video. Do you know when Kia recommends a filter change?
I couldn't fine the filter replacement interval online, check in with your local Kia dealer, they should be able to give you that information!
@@Zspeed Thanks!
How many exact quarts did you put ?
A little over 3 1/2 quarts of fluid, you'll need 4 quarts to do the fluid swap!! Thanks so much for watching!
How many quarts did you end up needing? All 7?
No, for a drain and fill it only takes about 3 1/2 quarts! Thanks so much for watching!
Always check the fill plug. It only takes a minute.
My wife has a 14 Soul we bought brand new, its 106,000 miles now but never had the trans service...Would it still be safe to flush & fill???🤔
I would not flush it, but I would definitely drain and fill it!!!
It's better to drain then fill with the same amount fluid. This really does make a big difference on a used car that has not had regular transmission fluid changes. I am speaking from experience. It may seem that a flush is much better but I have yet to meet a mechanic that won't stand behind the advice of a drain and fill. There is a high risk that solid sediments getting move around during a flush will foul the transmission. This is why it's not recommended in the video.
Mines a 2012 is this the process?
Should be the same!
Is thus transferable too a 2016?
It should be more or less the same!!
I have kia soul 2009
I want to chang oil of transmission how mutch liters I need
You will need 3 to 4 quarts.
Thank you
Z-speed is 3 to 4 lit. About 3,5 lit you
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What about the filter? I'm kind of confused. My manual says no service needed...
Just stay on top of your transmission oil changes and you will be just fine! The only way to change the transmission fluid filter is to drop the whole transmission!!! Not worth it, unless you're doing a transmission swap!
If you put less than 1 gallon of back in the car it means you still have about 4 qts of dirty fluid left in the torque converter because the 2015 Kia Soul holds 7.7 qts of Automatic transmission fluid. That's the problem with NOT flushing the system out.
Some folks suggest repeating this after 2 or 3 weeks to address your concern.....wastes some money but it yields much closer to a full fluid exchange.....
How many quarts did you refill?
Tip: To get even more fluid out, drop the car from the ramps to make it level ground
Just under 4 quarts!! Thanks so much for watching!
Or raise the rear wheels also before making the change so the vehicle doesn't have to be moved during the process.
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Have you replaced the transmission filter yet?
sorry, not yet!! thanks for watching!
When should the transmission filter be changed on a 2015 2.0? Kia soul
When you change your transmission fluid for the second time, also change your filter!
It's much easier if ya' just take the time to pull the air-filter box
out---It doesn't take much time.