Kia Soul Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Soul takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.2 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2025 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (4.2 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2025 | 0W-20 | 4.2 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2022 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.2 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2020-2021 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4.2-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2018-2019 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 3.8-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2017 | 5W-30 | 3.8-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014-2016 | 5W-30 | 3.8-4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010-2013 | 5W-30 | 3.5-4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Soul year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Kia Soul take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Soul takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.2 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2025 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (4.2 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Kia Soul take?
About 4.2 qt with a filter change on 2023-2025 models, and 4.2 qt on 2022 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 7 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2023-2025: 0W-20; 2022: 0W-20/5W-30; 2020-2021: 5W-30/5W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 16 of 16 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Kia Soul, Car Specs - Kia Soul oil capacity and CarSpecFinder - Kia Soul oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.