Here’s How You Open Gas Tank Fuel Door on Kia Soul (2010-2022)
Last Updated on October 16, 2022 by Nick
Hey, what’s up, guys? Today I rented a Kia Soul for a work trip, and yesterday when I went to fill it up, I discovered that I had no idea how to open the gas tank! This was an uncomfortable and frustrating situation.
To prevent this from happening to you, I will explain how to open the fuel filler cap on a Kia Soul and provide some additional tips. So let me just show you what it’s doing.
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How To Open Gas Tank Fuel Door on Kia Soul
Time needed: 1 minute
In this section, I will show you how to open the gas cap on a Kia Soul quickly. Once you know what you’re looking for, it’s a pretty straightforward process. The gas cap is located on the back of the driver’s side of the vehicle.
- Find the fuel door lever
First, you’re just going to go right into the driver’s side floor. You’ll notice a little button here with a little fuel symbol.
- Pull the lever
Then you’re going to pull that lever, and then it’ll open up the fuel door
- Open the gas cap
To fill the gas, you’ll need to unscrew the gas cap and fill up the vehicle
- Close the fuel door
To lock it back in place, you’ll give it a firm push, and it locks it back in place
For your information, this procedure is compatible with all versions of Kia Soul (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years).
FAQ – Kia Soul Fuel
All 2020 Kia Soul models have a fuel capacity of 14.3 gallons. A first-gen Kia Soul’s gas tank only held roughly 12.7 gallons, but the newer models’ bigger tanks and improved gas mileage mean you won’t have to fill up as often.
For the 2023 model year, the Soul does not have a selection of engine options. A 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine producing 147 horsepower is standard equipment. Regarding gas mileage, the Kia EX is your best bet, with 29/35 in the city and on the highway, respectively.
Unleaded or “regular” fuel with an octane rating of 91 or above is the best choice for your Kia Soul’s fuel tank.
You may find the fuel filter for your 2016 Kia Soul in a somewhat visible place along the fuel line between the gas tank and the engine compartment. The Carquest Premium 14×1.5mm inlet-outlet Metal inline fuel filter, item number 86319, may be purchased for around $24 as a replacement.
So that’s how you open the gas tank fuel door on Kia Soul. If you have any questions or comments leave them in the comments section. I’ll appreciate it if to help us make more content just like this. Thank you so much for coming along to my site and have a good day.
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Nick
Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick, an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast with over a decade of experience working at a dealer service station. I have extensive knowledge of engine oils and lubricants and have helped countless customers maintain their vehicles. As an editor and author of articles on automobiles, I draw on my personal experience and professional training to provide readers with accurate and reliable information. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with others and helping them make informed decisions about their vehicles.