Kia Soul, SK3 (USA / CAN)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Kia Soul, SK3 (USA / CAN) models utilize brake fluid with a capacity range of 0,43 to 0,8 liters. Service intervals include checks at 6000, 7500, and 8000 miles or 12 months, and a fluid change at 48000 miles or 48 months. The data covers 3 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Soul 2.0 MPI (2022- ) |
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| Soul 1.6 T-GDI (2019-2022) |
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| Soul 2.0 MPI (2019-2022) |
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Additional Notes
- The Kia Soul SK3 1.6 T-GDI carries a brake fluid capacity of 0.43–0.57 liter, which is a notably smaller reservoir range compared to the 2.0 MPI's 0.7–0.8 liter capacity, reflecting differences in hydraulic system volume between the two engine configurations.
- The 1.6 T-GDI and 2.0 MPI (2019-2022) rows both describe a hydraulic brake/clutch system, meaning the brake fluid reservoir serves both the braking and clutch actuation circuits in those configurations.
- The 2.0 MPI entry starting from 2022 is noted as a hydraulic brake system only, without the clutch designation present in the earlier 2019-2022 2.0 MPI row.
- Under normal use conditions, the 1.6 T-GDI carries a check interval of 6,000 miles or 12 months, which is shorter than the 7,500-mile or 12-month check interval specified for the 2.0 MPI across 2019-2022.
- The 2.0 MPI entry from 2022 onward carries a check interval of 8,000 miles or 12 months under normal use, which is longer than the 7,500-mile interval listed for the same engine in the 2019-2022 row.
- A dedicated fluid change interval of 48,000 miles or 48 months appears only in the 2022 onward 2.0 MPI row. The 2019-2022 rows for both the 1.6 T-GDI and 2.0 MPI list check intervals without a corresponding change interval specification.