Soul I · 2009–2011

Kia Soul 1.6 Soul I · 126 hp (2009 to 2011)

The Kia Soul 1.6 of the Soul I generation uses the G4FC 1.6 petrol engine with 126 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 126 PS / 93 kW
Displacement: 1 591 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: G4FC 1.6
Period covered: 2009–2011
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

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Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

126 hp (93 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2009 to 2011.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Kia Soul 1.6 Soul I?

The G4FC 1.6 petrol engine (1 591 cc), 126 hp (93 kW).

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Which oil for the Kia Soul 1.6?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the G4FC 1.6 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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