does a 2010 kiasoul hav timing belt or chain

Asked by markgarver Jun 09, 2012 at 01:31 PM about the 2010 Kia Soul

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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The Kia Soul does have a timing belt. It must be changed at 60000 miles. If it does break it will cause severe damage to the engine! The cost to replace the belt is affordable and a bargiain if you consider the altereative.

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In the US there are two motor options for the 2010 Soul. 1.6L motor is timing chain driven. 2.0L motor is belt driven. Like Ron said I would recommend replacing the timing belt on the 2.0L motor at 60,000 miles.

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yes you have a timing belt if you have the 2.0 liter engine, No you dont have to change it until the 100,000 mile mark. the 60,000 mile is an inspection only.

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Michael, thanks for that info. I called my local Kia dealer, and the master technician said 60,000 miles. So did a mechanic on the following forum: http://repairpal.com/what-is-the-normal- mileage-for-replacing-the-timing-belt-and-what-other-parts- need-to-be-rep-844 Where are you getting your info that the timing belt doesn't need to be replaced until 100,000 miles? Thanks, Andy

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I've never had to change my timing belt until now and my Kia Soul has 306,00 miles YAY!!!

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IS changing the belt a repair job for the average home mechanic?

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Still, nobody gave a mileage for checking the timing chain on the 1.6L. Does anyone know?

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Hey GuruDGBKJ, slightly above average job for the home mech. Easier than others though still. Judging by the estimate of $450 for a shop to do, it shouldn't amount to too much trouble. Especially if you use a (silver?) Sharpie and mark the pulleys and belt with markings, then transfer those markings to the new belt, then line it all up again.

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AFTERGLOWZ there is no scheduled maintenance to timing chain motor. timing chains can stretch but they give signs like rattlling. Usually a timing chain tensioner would give out before the chain itself. in my experience chains can last well over 200k.

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