From the model year 2010 to 2023 the Kia Soul has various engines with either a timing belt or a timing chain. However, all of its engines are interference. Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below. The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine. The Kia ceed 1 6 crdi does have a timing chain. You will come across many issues with an engine. A spark plug may come off, causing engine issues. A gasket may become loose and that needs to be tightened up. You can have oil leaks and those need to be repaired quickly. A really serious problem is the engine overheating. This may lead to fires and the car exploding. There could be excessive oil A #2012 #kia #forte here. Replacing stretched timing chain, VVT cam sprockets, guides & tensioner.PART 2 I've seen DOHC chains last 300k miles. I've seen them last 70k with abuse. There is no replacement interval. K24's are notorious for high oil consumption, especially manual trans cars. Honda considers 1 quart every 1000 miles as "normal". Consider a 4-5k OCI and you're physically out of oil before you change your oil. Based on real life experience, the Kia Ceed 2012 SW 1.6 timing chain change interval is approximately 180,000 km as at this mileage it may become overstretched and require replacement, so it is recommended to check the condition of the chain periodically after this mileage is reached and replace the timing chain if it becomes excessively 766 posts · Joined 2013. #2 · Apr 19, 2021. Hi Simon, Solid Flywheel and a Timing Chain. Only the fairly rare 2.0 Diesel had a Belt. All other Petrols and Diesels are Chain. Ian. Reply. G. Kia Borrego 2wd Workshop Manual (V6-3.8L (2009)) Kia Optima Workshop Manual (V6-2.7L VIN 4 (2007)) Kia - Auto - kia-carens-2016-betriebsanleitung-98849. Kia Sephia Sedan Workshop Manual (L4-1.8L (1995)) Kia - Auto - kia-sportage-2016-navod-k-obsluze-99282. Click "Download" to get the full free document, or view any other cee'd PDF totally free. Ceed 1.6 CRDI Timing Belt/Chain? I'm new here, so go easy on me! I have just bought my first Kia, after my last Toyota Avensis had major issues and would have needed a new DPF and EGR on top of some suspension work I decided it was time to part ways considering it had 148K on the clock. After some serious research I found a lovely Kia Ceed 2009 x44sG.