I don't usually comment on videos - this video deserves an appreciation. This is one of the best detailed, clear DIY instructions!! You have given attention to every detail - the hole in the filler screw, others have missed it. Thank you!!! :)
gets to the point, good directions, good clarity of video, good focusing and up close detail, and NO idiotic background distractive noises or kids screaming....aka: THANKS!
thank you sir for sharing this, literally the best video to change trans oil on kia soul, I just got a 2018 model with 109k miles for my wife to learn driving and doing everything Diy, got experience from fixing german cars, as you said there is not much info about that on internet, keep uploading more about kia soul well done
I'm not positive, I didn't read it anywhere, but every other transmission I've done. We always make sure the vehicle is level before you check the flow, or drip from the Transmission. And Probably a good idea to torque if drain plug back in. And lastly probably a good idea to use the internal temperature of the transmition. Otherwise, I think He did a great job, thank you Sir.
Thanks for your kind input. ( rare now days ) in the video I explain there is no dip stick. And yes in the video I use a laser to check temp. And the width of the pan is small so there is no much oil still in there even tho I jack it up. I measured and put back in what I took out. Then made sure when I put oil in it seeped out the drain plug to top off your oil. You'll still have oil in your torque convertor. But if you keep changing your trans. Oil regularly, that old oil will eventually be good oil. But if you want it level, jack up the back. I have done it this way (like i show in the video )and so far it's shifting great . I have put about 2k and it's shifting better then when I got it. The again. Check out my other videos.
My vehicle had the silver thing (Park nuetral switch) in the way of taking out the fill plug. Take off the two 10mm bolts and twist the silver thing clockwise to allow the fill plug to be removed
This was really well made, I like to be able to visualize the job before going to do it. Gives me a clear thought process and allows me to do it quickly!
Well thank you very much! As you can see its not very hard and you don't need any special tools. Save yourself $400. I hope you get to check out my other DIY videos.Thanks for your input!
I just bought the same Soul with 143,000 miles on the clock. Not knowing how the car had been maintained all fluids are being changed and I plan on checking valve clearance and timing chain etc. Your video is what makes RUclips so great. Thanks a bunch for taking the time and doing the research. Like you pointed out it's hard to find DIY stuff for Hyundai/KIA. I would have liked to changed the filter as well but found you need to basically disassemble the transmission to do that. So it'll be fluid changes regularly and fingers crossed. Once again, thank you Sir!
Wow , thank you very much, in these times you have to save a dollar where ever you can. thank you for your input. Maintaining your kia in these times is a must for better gas mileage.
I followed this video step by step and successfully changed my transmission fluid. It was so easy! Now I feel like an expert thanks to this awesome video.
That's the whole point of my channel!! Shops charging you a arm and a leg. When you can do it yourself. I understand shops have there overhead. But that doesn't mean you have to take it there and pay there price. Some time this week I'm going to do a video How to change your transmission filter. If you can do this, there is only a couple of steps more and you've now know how to (also) change your transmission filter. Thanks for your compliments. It made it worth while making the video. See you at my next video. Thx Leslie
@@notsofast2325 I will watch any video you make about Kia Souls! I very much appreciate how patient and thorough you are. ❤️ Especially looking forward to transmission filter replacement. We intend to use our 2016 Kia Soul to tow a teardrop trailer and know it’s hard on the transmission, so we want to do everything we can to keep the transmission healthy. How about you make a video on how to install a transmission cooler next. 🙏 Thanks again for your awesome videos. 🙂
@@dangalli1 the filter is upright in front of the transmission like the radiator but inside your transmission . To tell you the truth i dont think it need to change it.. my fluid is clean. and if there was any debris it would fall to the bottom where it will be picked up by the screw that is magnetized. That's what i'm going to do, so i'm not worried about changing my filter. im sure im going to here everyone tell me to change it,.
I also don't usually comment on videos but WELL done sir if anyone is wondering how to do a how to video here is your instructor I'm doing a complete tune up on a 2015 Kia Soul to help my sister out a little and I didn't really know much about these Souls but I feel like I do know......Thank You
This is fantastically detailed and informative, thanks so much for taking the time to make this. I was very confused the first time I went to check the dipstick and nothing was there.
I like your video, I don't even remove the stuff on top because I don't use the above fill plug. I do a drain and fill every 30,000. I just drain it, clean the magnet bolt, measure it and pump the new fluid into the level port in the front of the transmission so all access needed is just from below. Also doing a drain and fill by using the top plug n overflow to measure then the car needs to be jacked up level. Just being jacked up in front will overfull it by about a 1/2 quart, and the engine can run with overflow club removed to help take in the maximum amount. I run it while I'm pumping it into the same port.
I think I saw one other commenter say this but you don’t have to align the hole on the fill bolt and the hose. If you look at the way it’s made, the mouth of the opening has a larger ID then where the threads are but the plug is not tapered. It’s got a straight wall so at the part of the plug closest to the head, where the hole in it is, there will be space around the plug allowing for vent and flow. Make sense? Great video. Very clear and concise. You remind me of back in the day when guys took the time to show respect to the profession and do it right. I’ll check out some more of your stuff cause I like your style. Good luck.
Thank you so much for the extremely detailed video. I've never done a transmission fluid change, but I'm going to try it for the first time. I'm not sure how long ago the previous owner changed it, but I'm at 160k miles on the odometer. Would it be safe to do it after this much neglect? I hear a whining noise when I accelerate, but there's no real obvious slippage. I sometimes notice that the gear doesn't shift right away (around 4th gear?) as I accelerate from 0 to 60mph.
Great video sir I was wondering where to find the transmission dipstick but I guess there’s not one. I hope this video also works for a 2012 Kia Soul plus
And for most fittings like that (similar to "banjo" fittings), no alignment is needed - there is clearance for flow around the perimeter of the shank where the 2 holes are. Not positive on this one, but it is normally the case.
Thank you so much for taking the time to create and post this. Really appreciate your doing a complete job of showing how to use the fill hole, measuring the temp, cycling transmission, etc. Do you still recommend the valvoline? Thanks again.
Absolutely. Thank's for the compliments. Yes it takes time to do these videos. Please enter for the giveaway. Watch the whole video that I last publish. It has a great prize. Ends October 31. Thanks for stopping by.
Great video! Thanks! I changed the fluid in my 2014 Sportage and the trannies look the same. I did the thing by adding same amount I took out and now I noticed twice on a hill getting a shudder when starting off. I dont think I have enough fluid in it. I will jack it back up level and check from the side hole. also where you filled I didnt align the hole in the plastic bolt. Thanks again this has helped alot.
Very informative sir. I have a 2015 Dodge Dart. Has the same 6F24 Hyundai transmission. Same transmission in certain, Hyundai, Jeep, and Dodge vehicles as well. You just saved me $368 bucks! the dodge dealer quoted me $384. I will be going to Walmart today to purchase this SP IV approved fluid. Just have to remove the battery to get to the fill hole.
You don't know how much this makes me feel. I wish we had you tube when I was younger. I raised 6 kids. I could have saved a lot of money. I'm happy for you. Merry Christmas.
Thank you! Excellent production values along with really excellent detailed instructions. I have the same vehicle and most of the videos I have watched are not nearly as good. I hope you will keep adding Kia Soul vids. Cheers
15:08 Thank you sir. But I am doing different. My 2012 Kia Soul hits 97500 miles. First time I change the ATF on 65000 miles. I back home and when car was hot I did drain ATF, tide the Drain plug back by 30 lbs the Torqu Ranch. It is time to fill back the ATF. I opened on Driver side the Level plug and filled the ATF to the Transmission by the level plug. When the ATF been drain out of the Level plug I pluged back the Level plug. So I started the Engine and ran about 15 minutes. It is warm the ATF. So I did unplugged the Level plug and warm ATF is drained a little bit, so level of ATF is right.
Thank you very much, excellent video. btw, do you know how to reset the oil life monitor on a KIA Soul 2016 ???? I did an oil change a week ago and now the oil light is flashing... thanks again
One of the best videos I've seen on the internet by far! Quick question, what about having the car level when you fill and drain it? From what I understand it has to be perfectly level to get the proper amount in the transmission. Is that correct?
Well for me it wasn't a problem. I have been asked this questions a few times. The angle is minut. I have done this twice now and haven't had a problem. But keep in mind the ramps I used weren't very high.. but it's up to you. So if the bothers you, you can jack up the back. Or do it on a unlevel driveway. Make sure you have your tires blocked good..thanks for your input.
There is a filter at the front of the transmission towards the radiator. It's a hassle to change it out, I change my fluid regularly so I decided not to change it.
Thank you , I tried to put as much detail as I possibly can without getting oil on my camera. LOL. It's nice to hear someone appreciate the work that I put into these videos. Thanks for stopping by. And thanks for your input. Please like And subscribe
Whoa! You had me scared there for a minute..lol Whew!! well thank you very much ! Just trying to save the world 1 kia at a time.. thanks for stopping by.
You know i have almost 2 million views on here ( My channel )and a lot of comments, a lot of good ones and of course some bad ones. i guess you have to take the bad with the good. But "your" comment is the best one out of all of these viewers. Again i thank your very much. its comments like this makes it all worth while. Because its certainly not about the money, that's for sure..Thanks again and thanks for stopping by Ray.
@@notsofast2325 Well, for the life a' me, I can't understand just WHY people would react negatively. Like I said, I've seen my share of DIY vids,' many of which gave no real instruction, and/or, the Lighting and camera work was lousy. You pro- vided not only THAT---but, you did your homework. A Non- mechanic could follow your instructions...So YEH---Ya' have MY vote for TOP 5 of all time. Take care. Stay healthy. Happy, healthy 2021.
I used the great info in this video to change the trans fluid on my 2013 Optima Hybrid. The trans looks the same only problem is an electrical junction box sits right over the fill hole requiring me to us a pump to replace the fluid and having a very difficult time removing and replacing the filler cap. The tip about aligning the hole in the fill cap was great otherwise I would have missed that!!
I have a 2019 optima plug-in (european model) and I think these hybrids have another fill plug located closer to the exhaust side of the engine. That plug is perfectly accessible with a socket wrench. The reason for this extra fill hole would be exactly that the "original" breather plug location is blocked by the high voltage stuff as you described.
Why not just pump in the fluid from the overfill hole until it runs back out instead of pulling the air filter assembly? Seems like it would save time.
Thanks for a very good video. The dealer wants $250 to perform this procedure, and a transmission shops wants $130. I am going to attempt it myself. Some people insist on using the official fluid, but I would think that others should be fine if the meet the same specifications.
Thank you so much for your videos! I plan on using the spark plug and pcv video instructions soon. Would these videos still work for a 2018 Kia Soul + 2.0 L? I don't know if they're similar for the most part.
if you do the trig its not going to be much, maybe 2 tablespoons full. if you notice when you fill you wait till it over flows. i have done this 3x. have not had a problem.
not sure . got these at a G-sale. i see them at all parts store.and i think at walmart. i'm glad i bought them, i drive my Denali on them. next Kia video i will show you the bottom of this ramp. Its beefy. its not a cheap one. Thanks for stopping by.
the fill plug hole doesn't have to be aligned at all. No matter how you tide it the hole will do its job. No matter what you do tiding a screw in you will almost never put it in the same place.
Thanks so much...excellent presentation. I followed your video step by step and saved myself $350 from the dealership. Did you ever change the drive belt yet? I can't find a good vido for that on RUclips.
The question is should I change it? I have a 2016 with 250K miles on it manual 6 speed never changed it because I thought you were not supposed to, not I find out you should, but I also heard if you have 250k miles and have never changed it then just leave it alone
@@notsofast2325 So...Is the fill hole bolt that you align is for vapors can escape or so an over fill condition can escape? Both? If so, the system will eliminate any over fill condition on it's own.
@@notsofast2325 Since it's an Overfill bolt, I was thinking of putting in the entire 4 quarts and letting the Transmission spit out what it doesn't need. It would take advantage of a half quart more mixing with the dirty Fluid before spitting it out. Sounds good in theory anyway.
I wonder if you could get more old fluid out by reinstalling the drain plug, and restarting the car after the initial drain and run thru the gears a few times..... Then shut off the car & Then undo the drain plug again
You're very welcome !! I have a question, does a 2018 kia soul have a oil control valve filter ? In other cars is like a fine tipe of mesh, that it needs to be checked when a engine flush is done. Thank you in advance !!
@@eddieg5466 this is what i come up with.. www.ebay.com/itm/184720512146?hash=item2b02335492:g:92kAAOSwOQtgVxEl&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Jp28p6Xy1azsCR0XpgO%2BTn1l6K%2BMH1B8DS27QHAH4%2Fd%2Fl5bwzUrqs9eMyXRVenmPRR%2B4Fz3oQqhJS7ThWDOKjr%2Fl9mNdQm6Dc8zGA98fBziXy3wxysXCAVZemCr5RaghG0pOqOnBUUqU%2Fzx76%2B%2BsAtmtmvuxG9eFmOAeFIZm63mL9SFWV6jMUNAWJsooL%2BaXQY3ksdFOneTrppgtw8oczXqi6ecUCJ7RZWymtcRszkwEDaYG1GJAx5D141ibP2hE36DhXuENplIttEafAfj6KI%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8LcudKVYg looks like you can clean it with solvent. good luck
@@notsofast2325 yes, that's the actual solenoid, it seems that the kia soul doesn't have filters like other cars, just the VVT.. Thank you for the reply !! 😊👍
Mr. Notsofast, how many miles were on the kia soul when you changed it? and how does it run now being a month later? I currently have 67,000 miles on my 2016 1.6L engine and never got any transmission work.
So far its running great. as a matter of fact i think it even shifts better. i plan to do it again in a month so i know that most of the oil is replaced. Let us know how you what you do yours . its real simple. thanks for your input, and thanks for stopping by.
@@notsofast2325 just changed my transmission fluid in both my cars. been few days now and runs like a charm. queation however, is there or is there not a filter on the inside of the transmission near where the level window black plug is? does that need to be changed as well?
@@henrymartinez3817 Yes. I believe Kia says change it ever 2 yrs or 60,000 miles. As for me it all depends on how good you are about changing your transmission fluid and how hard you drive. So for me i'm looking at every 2 yrs or do it every other fluid change. its up to you . you can do it every change if you want . its not going to hurt the transmission. So its up to you.
My owner's manual says my Soul will take two quarts of transaxle fluid. Should I just trust that volume and fill it with that amount? Also, mine is a manual transmission, so what's the best way to replicate your "park to drive" step?
my yellow engine light went on at 60,000 miles, tried all the normal stuff and wondered is there a sensor that tells that the trans fluid needs changed ? hope this fluid change helps. tried the gas cap taken off and re tighten , checked oil level , and disconnected battery and re installed and light still on ,Thanks mary c
The screw is a banjo style bolt; you don’t have to align it. It will work in any direction. Also level should be checked and adjusted with engine running.
Very informative video, thank you. I have been looking for a throttle body cleaning video with no luck found yours on transmission fluid change car needed that as well and has been great worked perfect. Thanks..
@@alanknight4418 i'm still not sure if you "need to change your filter" there is a lot of thought on that subject. you will hear that you should change your filter in so many miles. but you hear also you don't have to change it if you change your oil like your suppose to. i'm sure there will be a lot of Traditional machines tell you need to change your filter. I had a ford e-150 van and drove the hell out of that Van, got 550,000 miles out of that vehicle , i changed my trans oil on it on a timely bases and never changed the filter and never had a problem with it. go figure.
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I don't usually comment on videos - this video deserves an appreciation. This is one of the best detailed, clear DIY instructions!! You have given attention to every detail - the hole in the filler screw, others have missed it. Thank you!!! :)
thank you very much. and thanks for stopping by.
trying to save the world one Kia at a time..
I agree. Where did you get those ramps? How much did they cost?
gets to the point, good directions, good clarity of video, good focusing and up close detail, and NO idiotic background distractive noises or kids screaming....aka: THANKS!
Lol..I know what you mean.. it took me a while to figure that out..thanks for stopping by !
thank you sir for sharing this, literally the best video to change trans oil on kia soul, I just got a 2018 model with 109k miles for my wife to learn driving and doing everything Diy, got experience from fixing german cars, as you said there is not much info about that on internet, keep uploading more about kia soul well done
will do, thank you!
I'm not positive, I didn't read it anywhere, but every other transmission I've done. We always make sure the vehicle is level before you check the flow, or drip from the Transmission. And Probably a good idea to torque if drain plug back in. And lastly probably a good idea to use the internal temperature of the transmition. Otherwise, I think He did a great job, thank you Sir.
Thanks for your kind input. ( rare now days ) in the video I explain there is no dip stick. And yes in the video I use a laser to check temp. And the width of the pan is small so there is no much oil still in there even tho I jack it up. I measured and put back in what I took out. Then made sure when I put oil in it seeped out the drain plug to top off your oil. You'll still have oil in your torque convertor. But if you keep changing your trans. Oil regularly, that old oil will eventually be good oil. But if you want it level, jack up the back. I have done it this way (like i show in the video )and so far it's shifting great . I have put about 2k and it's shifting better then when I got it. The again. Check out my other videos.
Great video. Always have the car level when u open the side plug to let the excess oil out.
Thanks for your input.
From one DIYer to another, thank you very much for taking the time to document and upload this.
Your're very welcome!
My vehicle had the silver thing (Park nuetral switch) in the way of taking out the fill plug. Take off the two 10mm bolts and twist the silver thing clockwise to allow the fill plug to be removed
Thanks for your input!
You're a scholar and a gentleman! Thank you for your video which was very helpful and educational. Thank you.
oh wow!! Thank you!
This was really well made, I like to be able to visualize the job before going to do it. Gives me a clear thought process and allows me to do it quickly!
Well thank you very much! As you can see its not very hard and you don't need any special tools. Save yourself $400. I hope you get to check out my other DIY videos.Thanks for your input!
I just bought the same Soul with 143,000 miles on the clock. Not knowing how the car had been maintained all fluids are being changed and I plan on checking valve clearance and timing chain etc. Your video is what makes RUclips so great. Thanks a bunch for taking the time and doing the research. Like you pointed out it's hard to find DIY stuff for Hyundai/KIA. I would have liked to changed the filter as well but found you need to basically disassemble the transmission to do that. So it'll be fluid changes regularly and fingers crossed.
Once again, thank you Sir!
Wow , thank you very much, in these times you have to save a dollar where ever you can. thank you for your input. Maintaining your kia in these times is a must for better gas mileage.
@@notsofast2325 Hi, is this also applicable to awd version? Thanks
I followed this video step by step and successfully changed my transmission fluid. It was so easy! Now I feel like an expert thanks to this awesome video.
That's the whole point of my channel!! Shops charging you a arm and a leg. When you can do it yourself. I understand shops have there overhead. But that doesn't mean you have to take it there and pay there price. Some time this week I'm going to do a video How to change your transmission filter. If you can do this, there is only a couple of steps more and you've now know how to (also) change your transmission filter. Thanks for your compliments. It made it worth while making the video. See you at my next video. Thx Leslie
@@notsofast2325 I will watch any video you make about Kia Souls! I very much appreciate how patient and thorough you are. ❤️ Especially looking forward to transmission filter replacement. We intend to use our 2016 Kia Soul to tow a teardrop trailer and know it’s hard on the transmission, so we want to do everything we can to keep the transmission healthy. How about you make a video on how to install a transmission cooler next. 🙏 Thanks again for your awesome videos. 🙂
@@lesliewilde5060 i hope you look up how much the vehicle can tow and you may want to avoid steep hills.
@@notsofast2325 Did you ever do the "How To" video showing the replacement of the Transmission Filter?
@@dangalli1 the filter is upright in front of the transmission like the radiator but inside your transmission . To tell you the truth i dont think it need to change it.. my fluid is clean. and if there was any debris it would fall to the bottom where it will be picked up by the screw that is magnetized. That's what i'm going to do, so i'm not worried about changing my filter. im sure im going to here everyone tell me to change it,.
I also don't usually comment on videos but WELL done sir if anyone is wondering how to do a how to video here is your instructor I'm doing a complete tune up on a 2015 Kia Soul to help my sister out a little and I didn't really know much about these Souls but I feel like I do know......Thank You
I'm very glad I could help!
Great video . Excellent information thank you for sharing this information
Thanks for the compliment! Thanks for stopping by.
Great comprehensive instructive video. Nice and calm with no stress. Scotty ought to take a leaf out of your book.
I work on my cars and i can tell that he did a professional job. 👍
Thank you, coming soon i'm going to do a transmission filter change. thanks for stopping by!
Very well done and I am an auto parts and mechanic as well and you did this very well. Thanks for the great detail and not rushing the process.
thank you very much, i try to put a lot of detail.
This is fantastically detailed and informative, thanks so much for taking the time to make this. I was very confused the first time I went to check the dipstick and nothing was there.
Glad i could help. Check out my other KIA DIY Videos
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I like your video, I don't even remove the stuff on top because I don't use the above fill plug. I do a drain and fill every 30,000. I just drain it, clean the magnet bolt, measure it and pump the new fluid into the level port in the front of the transmission so all access needed is just from below. Also doing a drain and fill by using the top plug n overflow to measure then the car needs to be jacked up level. Just being jacked up in front will overfull it by about a 1/2 quart, and the engine can run with overflow club removed to help take in the maximum amount. I run it while I'm pumping it into the same port.
thanks for your input.
this is by far detailed video on how to change trans fluid in kia soul. kudos to you sir!
thank you!!
I think I saw one other commenter say this but you don’t have to align the hole on the fill bolt and the hose. If you look at the way it’s made, the mouth of the opening has a larger ID then where the threads are but the plug is not tapered. It’s got a straight wall so at the part of the plug closest to the head, where the hole in it is, there will be space around the plug allowing for vent and flow. Make sense? Great video. Very clear and concise. You remind me of back in the day when guys took the time to show respect to the profession and do it right. I’ll check out some more of your stuff cause I like your style. Good luck.
Good thinking about the holes being aligned, i am sure most just snug up and call it a wrap
thanks for your input
I never comment on videos but I must say thank for this one. Very well done!
thank you very much!
Best video editing I have seen in an instructional video.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for the extremely detailed video. I've never done a transmission fluid change, but I'm going to try it for the first time. I'm not sure how long ago the previous owner changed it, but I'm at 160k miles on the odometer. Would it be safe to do it after this much neglect? I hear a whining noise when I accelerate, but there's no real obvious slippage. I sometimes notice that the gear doesn't shift right away (around 4th gear?) as I accelerate from 0 to 60mph.
Well at this point you're taking a risk. I would go to a transmission shop and see what they say.
Great video sir I was wondering where to find the transmission dipstick but I guess there’s not one. I hope this video also works for a 2012 Kia Soul plus
thanks and thanks for stopping by.
Thank you soo much for this! Just got this done for my mother with confidence! Great music too!
The hole in the fill plug and hose is basically a fancy air vent for the transmission
And for most fittings like that (similar to "banjo" fittings), no alignment is needed - there is clearance for flow around the perimeter of the shank where the 2 holes are. Not positive on this one, but it is normally the case.
Thank you so much for taking the time to create and post this. Really appreciate your doing a complete job of showing how to use the fill hole, measuring the temp, cycling transmission, etc. Do you still recommend the valvoline? Thanks again.
Absolutely. Thank's for the compliments. Yes it takes time to do these videos. Please enter for the giveaway. Watch the whole video that I last publish. It has a great prize. Ends October 31. Thanks for stopping by.
Great video! Thanks! I changed the fluid in my 2014 Sportage and the trannies look the same. I did the thing by adding same amount I took out and now I noticed twice on a hill getting a shudder when starting off. I dont think I have enough fluid in it. I will jack it back up level and check from the side hole. also where you filled I didnt align the hole in the plastic bolt. Thanks again this has helped alot.
I haven't had any problem with mine. Good luck . Thanks for your input.
Very informative sir. I have a 2015 Dodge Dart. Has the same 6F24 Hyundai transmission. Same transmission in certain, Hyundai, Jeep, and Dodge vehicles as well. You just saved me $368 bucks! the dodge dealer quoted me $384. I will be going to Walmart today to purchase this SP IV approved fluid. Just have to remove the battery to get to the fill hole.
You don't know how much this makes me feel. I wish we had you tube when I was younger. I raised 6 kids. I could have saved a lot of money. I'm happy for you. Merry Christmas.
Thank you! Excellent production values along with really excellent detailed instructions. I have the same vehicle and most of the videos I have watched are not nearly as good. I hope you will keep adding Kia Soul vids. Cheers
Anyone happen to know where the power steering fluid is positioned?
Well made & very detailed. Great job!!!
Thank you very much. Glad you stopped by.
Very good video. I plan on doing this job in the next week.
Awesome! Good luck.
Why can't you put the fluid into the overflow? Great video.
you can do what ever you want.
@Notsofast that's a question I was in no way being critical.i was just wondering if it's possible.
Kia is phenomenal. I'd buy another one.
Mine had low miles when I got it. So far it runs great.
Very good video with impressive detail
Thank you very much!
Very professional how to tech how to do it thank you very much
Thank you,, Your welcome..
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very useful and informative.
your very welcome, and thanks for your input.
Damn, I love you, bro! ❤😂 u r the best, this comment is to let you know ur video keeps saving lives after 3 years. Thank you
your very welcome!
Very good instructions thank you!
You're very welcome.
Your video is so complete, and I understood every step that needs to be done. Thank you!!!
Thank you, this made all worth while.
I usually sprayed brake cleaner ,big can 1/2 from the top ,1/2 from underneath before I fill the new fluid
15:08 Thank you sir. But I am doing different. My 2012 Kia Soul hits 97500 miles. First time I change the ATF on 65000 miles. I back home and when car was hot I did drain ATF, tide the Drain plug back by 30 lbs the Torqu Ranch.
It is time to fill back the ATF. I opened on Driver side the Level plug and filled the ATF to the Transmission by the level plug. When the ATF been drain out of the Level plug I pluged back the Level plug. So I started the Engine and ran about 15 minutes. It is warm the ATF. So I did unplugged the Level plug and warm ATF is drained a little bit, so level of ATF is right.
Thank you very much, excellent video. btw, do you know how to reset the oil life monitor on a KIA Soul 2016 ???? I did an oil change a week ago and now the oil light is flashing... thanks again
not at this time
One of the best videos I've seen on the internet by far! Quick question, what about having the car level when you fill and drain it? From what I understand it has to be perfectly level to get the proper amount in the transmission. Is that correct?
Well for me it wasn't a problem.
I have been asked this questions a few times. The angle is minut. I have done this twice now and haven't had a problem. But keep in mind the ramps I used weren't very high.. but it's up to you. So if the bothers you, you can jack up the back. Or do it on a unlevel driveway. Make sure you have your tires blocked good..thanks for your input.
@@notsofast2325 thanks for the quick reply
Now this video right here was fabulous.
Thank you very much!!
Great video, No Filter for the transmission ??? You would think there would be a filter
There is a filter at the front of the transmission towards the radiator. It's a hassle to change it out, I change my fluid regularly so I decided not to change it.
Great video! Detailed instructions in this video are awesome! 9:47 12:54 18:00
Thank you , I tried to put as much detail as I possibly can without getting oil on my camera. LOL. It's nice to hear someone appreciate the work that I put into these videos. Thanks for stopping by. And thanks for your input. Please like And subscribe
@@notsofast2325 Sure! Putting a decent video together requires a lot of effort. Thank you!
There are enough sloppy DIY's out there...I must say, you got
it together, my man. Well done.
Whoa! You had me scared there for a minute..lol Whew!! well thank you very much ! Just trying to save the world 1 kia at a time.. thanks for stopping by.
@@notsofast2325 Just showin' ya' how healthy your heart is.
Keep up the good work.
@@raygsbrelcik5578 thank you !
You know i have almost 2 million views on here ( My channel )and a lot of comments, a lot of good ones and of course some bad ones. i guess you have to take the bad with the good. But "your" comment is the best one out of all of these viewers. Again i thank your very much. its comments like this makes it all worth while. Because its certainly not about the money, that's for sure..Thanks again and thanks for stopping by Ray.
@@notsofast2325 Well, for the life a' me, I can't understand just
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I used the great info in this video to change the trans fluid on my 2013 Optima Hybrid. The trans looks the same only problem is an electrical junction box sits right over the fill hole requiring me to us a pump to replace the fluid and having a very difficult time removing and replacing the filler cap. The tip about aligning the hole in the fill cap was great otherwise I would have missed that!!
I have a 2019 optima plug-in (european model) and I think these hybrids have another fill plug located closer to the exhaust side of the engine. That plug is perfectly accessible with a socket wrench. The reason for this extra fill hole would be exactly that the "original" breather plug location is blocked by the high voltage stuff as you described.
Great video. I'm about to change transmission oil in Kia Soul too, but I got MT.
oh well
well said your instructions are very clear and explicit, i like alot!
Thank you, I'm glad I was able to help you.
what a fantastically detailed video thank you
Just trying to save the world 1 Kia at a time. Thanks for stopping by!
Why not just pump in the fluid from the overfill hole until it runs back out instead of pulling the air filter assembly? Seems like it would save time.
great video I`m just going to do the oil change once the other video comes out I`ll do the filter again lots of detail THANKS
Please do!
Thank you so much! So appreciated!
You're very welcome!
Thanks for a very good video. The dealer wants $250 to perform this procedure, and a transmission shops wants $130. I am going to attempt it myself. Some people insist on using the official fluid, but I would think that others should be fine if the meet the same specifications.
Correct, mine is running just fine. thanks for your input.
Very informative , now I have my answers.thank you.
Thank you so much for your videos! I plan on using the spark plug and pcv video instructions soon. Would these videos still work for a 2018 Kia Soul + 2.0 L? I don't know if they're similar for the most part.
I would think that it us. But not totally sure. Good luck!
Only question that I have is the drain and fill was done on ramps. Shouldn’t the car be level?
if you do the trig its not going to be much, maybe 2 tablespoons full. if you notice when you fill you wait till it over flows. i have done this 3x. have not had a problem.
What is the brand of car ramps you're using?
not sure . got these at a G-sale. i see them at all parts store.and i think at walmart. i'm glad i bought them, i drive my Denali on them. next Kia video i will show you the bottom of this ramp. Its beefy. its not a cheap one. Thanks for stopping by.
@@notsofast2325 ok , I'll be waiting cause I wanna buy the same brand. Thanks a lot🌷
Nice video sir. Both of my Souls are at 60k so I think its time to do this. Thank you
Your welcome. Good luck.
Great video, thanks for walk through. Do happen to know if changing the trans fluid helps with hard downshifting in cvt?
don't know. sorry
CVT are entirely different beasties.....
A well made instructional video. Thank you 😊
Thank you very much.
I really like your video it was really thought out very thorough props to you my friend keep up the good work
awsome except that same valvoline oil in canada is $59 plus tax!
Bummer..
the fill plug hole doesn't have to be aligned at all. No matter how you tide it the hole will do its job. No matter what you do tiding a screw in you will almost never put it in the same place.
thanks for your input.
Best informative video out there .
Thank you very much!!
Thanks so much...excellent presentation. I followed your video step by step and saved myself $350 from the dealership. Did you ever change the drive belt yet? I can't find a good vido for that on RUclips.
Not yet.. maybe this spring..thanks for stopping by !
can u make a video on how to change the kia soul transmission filter please
yes, i am planning to make one in the next month or so..so like and subscribe and click on the bell
Only has an internal screen but you can add an inline filter.
The transmission fluid you used says on it for high mileage. I have 50k on my Kia Forte. Will it be ok ?
My kia had about 65,000 and have changed my transmission fluid twice now and have had no problems.
Where's the part where is discusses what type of Trans fluid?
its says in the video
Do you do the same for a 2012 kia transmission air change.?
SIR THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO IM WATCHING IT TODAY IS FEBRUARY 20 2022
The question is should I change it? I have a 2016 with 250K miles on it manual 6 speed never changed it because I thought you were not supposed to, not I find out you should, but I also heard if you have 250k miles and have never changed it then just leave it alone
an automatic yes. you have a manual transmission different animal..
Any noticable changes in shifting or driving experience since the change?
not at all.
Good job I hope I can use the same steps for my 2016 Kia forte lx 1.8 lts model
Good luck
What a great how-to video that was absolutely amazing thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video! I would like to see all your Kia Soul videos!
thank you!
@@notsofast2325 So...Is the fill hole bolt that you align is for vapors can escape or so an over fill condition can escape? Both?
If so, the system will eliminate any over fill condition on it's own.
@@stealthg35infiniti94 over fill condition can escape, correct
@@notsofast2325 Since it's an Overfill bolt, I was thinking of putting in the entire 4 quarts and letting the Transmission spit out what it doesn't need. It would take advantage of a half quart more mixing with the dirty Fluid before spitting it out. Sounds good in theory anyway.
@@stealthg35infiniti94 if you do this regularly your fluid we be clean.
Is it better to pull pan& replace screen and filter along with cleaning magnets inside pan ?
3/10/22
One Gallon of this exact same ATF is now $30.99 in Ukiah, CA at O’Reilly’s!!
bummer , but still cheaper that taking it to dealer
Check Walmart. Got mine for 18 🤑
There are gaskets on the Fill, Check, and Drain bolts. Are those single use gaskets?
i don't think so.
Just curious why can't you just fill it from the over fill using a pump instead from on top?.
You might be able to to do that, but I don't think you would get most of the old oil out. This is the way a dealer would do it. Good luck
I wonder if you could get more old fluid out by reinstalling the drain plug, and restarting the car after the initial drain and run thru the gears a few times..... Then shut off the car & Then undo the drain plug again
Interesting.... I dont know? thanks for your input
Great video. Thanks a lot. I appreciate your work.
Your very welcome, I glad I could help!!
Sr, you're the best, I subscribed already !! 😊👍
thank you very much!
You're very welcome !!
I have a question, does a 2018 kia soul have a oil control valve filter ?
In other cars is like a fine tipe of mesh, that it needs to be checked when a engine flush is done.
Thank you in advance !!
@@eddieg5466 this is what i come up with..
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looks like you can clean it with solvent.
good luck
@@notsofast2325 yes, that's the actual solenoid, it seems that the kia soul doesn't have filters like other cars, just the VVT..
Thank you for the reply !! 😊👍
Mr. Notsofast, how many miles were on the kia soul when you changed it? and how does it run now being a month later? I currently have 67,000 miles on my 2016 1.6L engine and never got any transmission work.
So far its running great. as a matter of fact i think it even shifts better. i plan to do it again in a month so i know that most of the oil is replaced. Let us know how you what you do yours . its real simple. thanks for your input, and thanks for stopping by.
Mine was at about 55,000 Yes if i was you i would do it.
Mr. Notsofast, thank you for the quick response. I'll do it once my wife has some time off from work to watch baby maria.
@@notsofast2325 just changed my transmission fluid in both my cars. been few days now and runs like a charm. queation however, is there or is there not a filter on the inside of the transmission near where the level window black plug is? does that need to be changed as well?
@@henrymartinez3817 Yes. I believe Kia says change it ever 2 yrs or 60,000 miles. As for me it all depends on how good you are about changing your transmission fluid and how hard you drive. So for me i'm looking at every 2 yrs or do it every other fluid change. its up to you . you can do it every change if you want . its not going to hurt the transmission. So its up to you.
Excellent video! Thank you for a great explanation of the job. I plan to do this on my Kia Soul soon.
your welcome, its is real easy to do, with vary little tool. good luck.
Awesome video. Thorough and helpful
Thank you!
Do you have a video how to flush and fill radiator? Thanks
not at this time but will be coming up. stay tuned
My owner's manual says my Soul will take two quarts of transaxle fluid. Should I just trust that volume and fill it with that amount? Also, mine is a manual transmission, so what's the best way to replicate your "park to drive" step?
i wish i could tell you.
Manual transmission move the oil by the rotation of the gears....think of a water wheel
i noticed you werent level ? does that make a difference ? maybe why ya didnt get that last bit out
You're correct. but for me, it was so minimal.
my yellow engine light went on at 60,000 miles, tried all the normal stuff and wondered is there a sensor that tells that the trans fluid needs changed ? hope this fluid change helps. tried the gas cap taken off and re tighten , checked oil level , and disconnected battery and re installed and light still on ,Thanks mary c
take it to a auto parts store they will usually check the codes and tell you what is going on. Good luck
The screw is a banjo style bolt; you don’t have to align it. It will work in any direction. Also level should be checked and adjusted with engine running.
Are you sure it doesn’t have to Align with the hose that vent the transmission
Many banjo bolts are 2-piece style where you align & hold the ports by hand as you tighten the bolt down
Very informative video, thank you. I have been looking for a throttle body cleaning video with no luck found yours on transmission fluid change car needed that as well and has been great worked perfect. Thanks..
Awesome!! Glad I could help. Thanks for stopping by.
Is there also a transmission oil filter?
If so is there a video?
Yes there is, it's in front of the transmission and it's upright. I have not found a video on this subject. I might have to make one in the future.
I would like to see it. Thanks
@@alanknight4418 i'm still not sure if you "need to change your filter" there is a lot of thought on that subject. you will hear that you should change your filter in so many miles. but you hear also you don't have to change it if you change your oil like your suppose to. i'm sure there will be a lot of Traditional machines tell you need to change your filter. I had a ford e-150 van and drove the hell out of that Van, got 550,000 miles out of that vehicle , i changed my trans oil on it on a timely bases and never changed the filter and never had a problem with it. go figure.
thanks for your video good man help me a lot blessings
your welcome.
How many miles since you changed the Trans fluid? Any problems? thanks
Best video ever
thank you!
By chance do you know the size of the drain plug washer? Kia dealers wants $10 for each.
take to a parts store and find out , then buy it on line. is what one can do.