Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg Service Center

2023 Kia Soul Maintenance Schedule

From 7,500 all the way to 150,000 miles, this covers everything your Soul’s 2.0L engine needs. Every row lists what’s due at that visit, from recurring services to first-time milestones.

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

Complete 2023 Kia Soul Maintenance Schedule

By 7,500 miles: first multi-point inspection, first tire rotation, and first oil & filter service.

By 15,000 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, plus the first cabin air filter swap.

By 22,500 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, and oil & filter service.

By 30,000 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, plus the first engine air filter swap.

By 37,500 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, and oil & filter service.

By 45,000 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, cabin air filter, plus the first brake fluid exchange.

By 52,500 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, and oil & filter service.

By 60,000 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, and engine air filter.

By 67,500 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, and oil & filter service.

By 75,000 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, and cabin air filter.

By 82,500 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, and oil & filter service.

By 90,000 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, and engine air filter.

By 97,500 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, brake fluid exchange, plus the first spark plug swap.

By 105,000 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, and cabin air filter.

By 112,500 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, and oil & filter service.

By 120,000 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, engine air filter, plus the first engine coolant change.

By 127,500 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, and oil & filter service.

By 135,000 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, and cabin air filter.

By 142,500 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, and brake fluid exchange.

By 150,000 miles: multi-point inspection, tire rotation, oil & filter service, engine air filter, and engine coolant.

The shaded rows flag the major service milestones, and actual intervals shift with how you drive — hard use will shorten every one of them. Unusual for a current Kia, the Soul keeps its routine oil & filter cadence right on the 7,500-mile/12-month grid with no adjustment needed (severe-service drivers should tighten that to 3,750–5,000 miles). The cabin air filter comes due first at 15,000 miles and then every 30,000 miles after; the engine air filter first shows up at 30,000 miles and then repeats roughly every 30,000 miles, or about 24 months; brake fluid gets exchanged every 48,000 miles or 48 months. Spark plugs land at 96,000 miles for the 2.0L — the only engine offered this model year, since the 1.6L turbo option was discontinued after MY2022. Engine coolant is first due at 120,000 miles or 120 months, then every 30,000 miles afterward. When in doubt, check your Owner’s Manual or ask a Dean McCrary Kia technician.

Every 7,500-Mile Visit

  • Full-synthetic 5W-30 oil & filter change (2.0L engine)
  • Tire rotation and balance
  • Full multi-point inspection
  • Leak check & fluid top-off
  • Brake & battery condition check

Key Milestones

  • 15k — Cabin air filter, first due (then every 30k)
  • 30k — Engine air filter (roughly every 30k after)
  • 48k — Brake fluid service
  • 96k — Spark plugs, 2.0L engine
  • 120k — Engine coolant, first change (then every 30k)

Longevity Tips

  • Stick with genuine Kia parts and factory-approved fluids
  • Rotate tires at every oil change
  • Have brakes inspected ahead of long road trips
  • Staying on schedule keeps any remaining factory coverage intact
  • Have us check for open recalls at every visit

2023 Soul Maintenance FAQs

How Often Should I Change the Oil on a 2023 Kia Soul?

Under normal driving, the 2023 Soul’s oil and filter should be changed every 7,500 miles or 12 months, using full synthetic oil. If you tow often, take mostly short trips, drive dusty roads, or idle for long stretches, tighten that up — many severe-duty drivers land closer to every 3,750–5,000 miles.

Does the 2023 Kia Soul Require Synthetic Oil?

Yes — Kia calls for full synthetic SAE 5W-30 in the Soul’s 2.0L engine. It protects the direct-injection system and stands up well to hot, humid Pine Belt summers.

When Should I Replace the Spark Plugs on a 2023 Soul?

Plan on 96,000 miles under normal conditions for the 2.0L’s spark plugs. Since Kia dropped the 1.6L turbo option after MY2022, every 2023 Soul follows this same figure.

Is My 2023 Soul Still Under Factory Warranty Coverage?

That depends on the in-service date, current mileage, and ownership history behind your Soul’s factory warranty or factory 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage — for a 2023 model, it’s possible that coverage has already lapsed. Bring in your VIN and service records and we’ll pin down exactly where you stand; keeping to this schedule is what protects whatever coverage remains.

Ready to Schedule Your Next Service?

Genuine Kia parts, factory-trained Hattiesburg technicians, and every visit logged for your factory warranty records — that’s our promise. Give us a call at or book online in minutes — we’re right on US-98 in the Hub City, an easy trip in from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, and the surrounding Pine Belt.