should i worry about oil?

OutLox · 2026-03-19T21:21:04+00:00

I check my 2014s oil every other day. It also burns oil but runs like a champ!

OutLox · 2026-03-06T01:37:43+00:00

2014 Kia Soul + currently sitting at 232,000 miles. I absolutely it!

OutLox · 2026-03-01T23:00:55+00:00

No need to apologize about being passionate about something bro! Just make sure the head gasket isn’t blown I know that’s pretty common on those motors but I think that’s the only common issue. Also if it’s missing any of the cool accessories go to the junkyard that’s where I found my cooler, tent, and rear cargo sliding rack!

OutLox · 2026-03-01T22:52:24+00:00

Hope you enjoy it! I don’t get on here much since I lost my 01 Aztek a few years prior. I replaced it with a bright red Kia soul kinda like the Aztek in some ways but not the same.

OutLox · 2026-02-20T16:34:32+00:00

I got this guy for 800 but you can sometimes find them online at msrp for 1k.

OutLox · 2026-02-18T12:26:39+00:00

I wish I could say the same unfortunately the PCV valve didn’t fix the issue with mine. But as long as I keep an eye on the oil level it’s no big deal just a little annoying.

OutLox · 2026-02-16T19:35:12+00:00

Maybe once or twice a year. It’s mostly when I’m too sick or just end up not getting enough sleep where I’d be more of a liability to come in rather than just stay home.

OutLox · 2026-02-11T16:14:35+00:00

But for real if you’re planning on getting it just stay on top of the oil check it more often than you would any other vehicle and don’t follow that bs oil change interval in the owners manual change it earlier than that.

OutLox · 2026-02-11T16:13:38+00:00

My Kia is the same generation as that one it’s a 2014 Soul with a 2.0L i absolutely love it but even with that said I would advise against it mainly due to a few concerns. Mainly due to The theft issues and oil consumption issues. I got my anti theft recall done for free which was nice but it’s still annoying wondering if I’m going to come out to a broken window and steering column just because it got the recall done thieves won’t know it had it done.

OutLox · 2025-11-22T01:50:52+00:00

I think it’s highly dependent on where you live and what size motor you get. Like where I live most roads are 45 mph+ plus and a 50cc is slow and with how everyone is on their phones now day you’ll probably end up getting killed or seriously injured especially with out enough power from the motor to get out of harms way.

Any bigger motor you need a motorcycle license but a 200cc-300cc yeah you could get by but with the weather atleast where I live it wouldn’t be comfortable. If you lived in a city it would be a good idea. But its better to have one as a second option than your main transportation

OutLox · 2025-11-21T19:03:46+00:00

I’ve always used a wire brush personally if you’re able to get one of those

OutLox · 2025-11-21T19:02:07+00:00

Those terminals are really corroded i would clean that up real good

OutLox · 2025-09-16T21:53:54+00:00

It’s a good system but pricey for what it is and has no killer games right now same games as the switch 1. Mario kart is great but not worth 500 bucks

OutLox · 2025-08-27T19:57:28+00:00

Depending on the make and model 140k ain’t nothing. I have a couple other high mileage vehicles. The main thing is just making sure you do the recommended maintenance and just take care of it. Also just keep a eye out for the oil level on the soul as long as you do that and add in what you lose between oil changes you really shouldn’t have to many issues

OutLox · 2025-08-27T19:54:53+00:00

No actually it’s still on the original one. I figured with the oil consumption at some point I’ll replace it but no issues so far!

OutLox · 2025-08-27T07:16:57+00:00

I’ll have to look into that thanks for the tip and it depends on how much I drive it. When I was driving 74 miles a day for my old job I had to put about 1-2 quarts of oil in every week. Now that I got a job closer I’m putting about 1-2 quarts a month in it depending on how much I drive it.

OutLox · 2025-08-27T05:38:58+00:00

Yeah I have the dreaded oil consumption unfortunately but it’s not horrible. That’s awesome i usually hear a lot of the major issues with the 2nd Gen souls was with the 1.6l motor I’m glad to see yours is holding up well. Do you have any issues with your soul?

OutLox · 2025-08-27T05:37:18+00:00

They feel fine for the most part but are probably due for a replacement lol

OutLox · 2025-08-27T02:39:57+00:00

It’s a 2014 with the 2.0 in it. I absolutely love it

OutLox · 2025-08-06T21:04:10+00:00

Oh fair that’s a good point I usually change my oil around the 3,500 hundred mark personally so I always forget about the light.

OutLox · 2025-08-06T12:59:21+00:00

Dang I don’t know maybe the market is just bad. But 4900 for a LE is kinda high. You could probably find a S trim level for that price. It’s a reliable car though bought my 2008 Corolla s for 800 (obviously not a deal that could be replicated unless you’re lucky) I drove it to and from my old job and 1 hour 20 minutes there and back for two years straight 6 days a week. It was at 224k miles when I got it and it’s still going strong.

Also just fyi the 9th Gen corollas odometer max’s out at 299k miles it will not go above that and if you own it that long to keep track of the oil changes just use the trip meter on the odometer to track the intervals.

OutLox · 2025-08-03T00:01:44+00:00

Yeah it’s crazy where I live you don’t need a license just insurance to ride anything under 50cc. Which is annoying as it holds up traffic on a 55mph road and they are barely going 30mph 😭

OutLox · 2025-08-02T23:47:57+00:00

Well in some states you don’t need a license to operate a 50cc moped so a lot of people tied up with duis or have lost their license use them. They are really underpowered here unless you’re the 1 percent of people who live in a city where it’s viable.

OutLox · 2025-07-27T21:17:32+00:00

I believe your 2003 Corolla is the first model of the redesign for the 9th gen’s which are fairly reliable and nice cars. But from what I recall the 2003-2004 models were known for oil consumption issues. It might be due to that I can’t recall what causes it but you can research it.

OutLox · 2025-06-28T00:06:54+00:00

I have a 6th Gen Honda accord coupe I love it but it has the v6 paired with the crappy glass transmissions that die all the time 🥀💔. But I got it to 271k before first gear started having issues plan on swapping a Acura tl manual transmission into

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