Hattiesburg, MS · Dean McCrary Kia Service Center

2020 Kia Soul Maintenance Schedule

From the first 7,500-mile visit out to 150,000, here’s the full rundown for the Soul’s 2.0L or 1.6L turbo engine. Each row lists what repeats and what’s brand-new to that milestone.

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✓ Recurring — due again at this interval ★ New service — first time due at this milestone
Mileage Every Visit Filters Fluids Engine
Oil & Filter Tire Rotation Multi-Point Insp. Cabin Air Filter Engine Air Filter Brake Fluid Spark Plugs Engine Coolant
7,500 ★ ★ ★
15,000 ✓ ✓ ✓ ★
22,500 ✓ ✓ ✓
30,000 ✓ ✓ ✓ ★
37,500 ✓ ✓ ✓
45,000 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ★
52,500 ✓ ✓ ✓
60,000 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
67,500 ✓ ✓ ✓
75,000 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
82,500 ✓ ✓ ✓
90,000 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
97,500 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ★
105,000 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
112,500 ✓ ✓ ✓
120,000 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ★
127,500 ✓ ✓ ✓
135,000 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
142,500 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
150,000 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

The Full 2020 Kia Soul Service Timeline

7,500 miles — first visit: oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

15,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection round, plus the cabin air filter’s first swap.

22,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

30,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and the engine air filter makes its first appearance.

37,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

45,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, a fresh cabin air filter, and the first brake fluid exchange.

52,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

60,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and another engine air filter.

67,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

75,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and the cabin air filter again.

82,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

90,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and the engine air filter comes back around.

97,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, brake fluid exchange, and the spark plugs’ first swap.

105,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and cabin air filter.

112,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

120,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, engine air filter, and the coolant’s first flush.

127,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

135,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and cabin air filter.

142,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and another brake fluid exchange.

150,000 miles — the big one: oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, engine air filter, and engine coolant.

Rows called out above mark the major milestones; every interval can shift with how the car’s actually driven, and severe conditions pull them tighter. Most current Kias have moved past this, but the Soul still runs a straightforward 7,500-mile or 12-month oil & filter cadence — exactly what this chart shows (drop to 3,750–5,000 miles for severe-duty use). The cabin air filter debuts at 15,000 miles and repeats every 30,000 after; the engine air filter starts at 30,000 miles and comes back roughly every 30,000 miles (call it 24 months). Brake fluid exchanges land every 48,000 miles or 48 months — though one MY2020-specific source pegs it at every 24 months instead of 48, so check with your advisor if that distinction matters for your build. Spark plugs come due at 96,000 miles for the 2.0L, or 42,000 miles for the 1.6L turbo (GT-Line/Turbo trim), and engine coolant gets its first flush at 120,000 miles/120 months, then every 30,000 miles from there. When in doubt, your Owner’s Manual and our technicians both have the final word.

What Happens Every 7,500 Miles

  • Full synthetic 5W-30 oil & filter change (2.0L or 1.6L turbo GT-Line/Turbo)
  • Tires rotated and balanced
  • A multi-point inspection
  • Fluids topped off, leaks checked
  • Battery and brakes looked over

The Bigger Milestones

  • 15k miles — cabin air filter debuts, then every 30k after
  • 30k miles — engine air filter first, roughly every 30k from there
  • 48k miles — brake fluid exchange
  • 96k miles (2.0L) or 42k (1.6T) — spark plugs
  • 120k miles — engine coolant, then every 30k

Keeping It Running Long-Term

  • Genuine Kia parts and factory-approved fluids, every time
  • Rotate tires at each oil change, no exceptions
  • Have brakes checked ahead of any long trip
  • Stick to the schedule — it’s what keeps factory coverage alive
  • Ask about open recalls whenever you’re in

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2020 Soul Maintenance FAQs

How Often Should I Change the Oil on a 2020 Kia Soul?⌄

Under normal driving, plan on a fresh oil and filter every 7,500 miles or 12 months — that’s Kia’s call for the 2020 Soul, and it should be full synthetic. Towing, short hops around town, dusty back roads, or a lot of idling count as severe use, and that tightens things up; drivers in that category often come in every 3,750 to 5,000 miles instead.

Does the 2020 Kia Soul Require Synthetic Oil?⌄

Both engines in the Soul — the 2.0L and the 1.6L turbo — call for full synthetic 5W-30. It’s the synthetic formula that protects the direct-injection hardware, plus the turbocharger on GT-Line/Turbo trims, and it stands up to a Pine Belt summer better than conventional oil ever could.

When Should I Replace the Spark Plugs on a 2020 Soul?⌄

The engine determines the number: roughly 96,000 miles for the 2.0L, but only 42,000 miles if you’ve got the 1.6L turbo (GT-Line/Turbo) — that turbo simply runs hotter, so its plugs wear out faster.

Is My 2020 Soul Still Under Factory Warranty Coverage?⌄

It comes down to three things: in-service date, current mileage, and ownership history — and for a 2020 model, there’s a real chance the factory warranty or the factory 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage has already lapsed. Bring your VIN and service records by and we’ll pull up exactly where things stand; keeping to this schedule is what protects whatever coverage remains.

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Every visit is logged for your factory warranty records, handled by factory-trained technicians right here in Hattiesburg using genuine Kia parts. Give us a call at or grab a slot online — we’re right on US-98 in the Hub City, an easy drive from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, and the rest of the Pine Belt.

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