[1st Method]

2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransSECTION [1st Method]
  1. Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
  2. Step on the accelerator pedal and hold it steady at 4500 rpm with the shift lever in N position to warm up the engine until the temperature of the engine coolant reaches 80Β°C.
  3. Keep the engine running at 2500~3000 rpm in the N position for 15 minutes.
    Fig 1: Engine Speed Graph (1st Method)
    G09777668Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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