Complete Engines for Kia Soul

Your Kia Soul Might Benefit From Getting a New Engine

Kia Souls are fun, youthful vehicles that can be practical and reliable if they have a properly working engine under the hood. If you need a new or rebuilt Kia Soul engine because your current one has seen better days, check out the listings on eBay.

Most Kia Souls have either 1.6- or 2.0-liter engines. These different numbers refer to the total amount of space within the engine's cylinders. In general, larger engines are more powerful. If you have a higher-performing vehicle, look for a Kia Soul 2.0 engine for sale. The 2.0 engines can output 142 brake horsepower, and the 1.6 engines on base Kia Souls can offer 122 brake horsepower.

Note that the capacity of an engine is often rounded up. For instance, a 2.0-liter engine may really only have a capacity of 1999 cubic centimeters. See manufacturer site for size details.

Nearly all of the affordable Kia Soul engines for sale on eBay are dual overhead cam models. With this design, two cams are located above the intake and exhaust valves. A DOHC engine can regulate its temperature well, and it can be flexible and adaptive in regards to valve timing.

Most of the Kia Souls run on unleaded gasoline. Chances are that if you're looking for a 2010 Kia Soul motor or a 2014 Kia Soul engine for sale, it'll be a standard gas model. However, some of the Kia Souls primarily made for the European market run on diesel. With a diesel engine, the air is first compressed, and then the fuel is injected. In comparison, the air first mixes with fuel in a gas engine, and then it's compressed by the pistons and ignited by the spark plugs. Some things to consider regarding these types of engines are:

• Fuel economy: Diesel vehicles typically get good gas mileage because the fuel itself can hold plenty of energy. Diesel engines usually have high torque as well.
• Price: The cost of an engine includes both the initial upfront cost and the continuing cost of maintenance and gas.

Purchasing a preowned engine can be a way for you to save money off the price of a brand-new one. If you can't find a new engine for your year model of the Kia Soul, you might need to consider purchasing a preowned one. You might also want to consider a used one if it has less miles than your current engine and would essentially be an upgrade for you.