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Sedans Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006 and earlier
578 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 2:15 PM
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Hi all , I have not been on the post in a while, just did the timing belt, Usually I do a water pump at the same time. the dealer said save the money wait until 120K. They have been doing the Optimas for years and never replaced them early. They do about 6 timing belts a week. It was one of the first Kia dealers to open in the state The 70K service, went well, no over pricing add ons. I found cleaning the induction fuel injector system, throttle body was like another tune-up. BG products. Well worth the extra coins. Mileage picked up too . I found the driving lamps developed what seems to be a cataract, inside the housing lighting on 04's and 05's Kia would have replaced them if under the warranty, My dealer was to call me when the lamps came in but he sold the store before he called and I was over the 3yr, 50k. It kind of got me ticked to have to hear Kia in California who had this request on record say no to the new dealer to replace them. I did inform some other owners, and they had their headlamps replaced for free. Kia has really been quite good , to the owners about warranty items. Check you lamps if your in warranty and get them done. Running with the Yokohama replacement tires, AVID TRZ since 55,ooo miles Tire Rack has them $ 40 less per tire than the tire stores. Good in Wet and dry, forget snow one inch no tire does well unless your driving in 3rd gear, on the Kia tiptronic automatic. Brakes went at 50ooo in the front 72ooo in the rear, not to bad. Street and Road driving average is 24 mpg, straight highway is 30-33 mpg city 18 to 20 mpg. Using Amsoil Synthetic since the third oil change, its the best for me. Do an oil filter change at 6000 miles top off the oil and get another 3000- 4000 miles on the oil. You can easily stretch to 12 or 15 ooo miles for sure.  The engine purrs like new. Oil was analyized and not much wear at oil at 65ooo Using a Wix or AMSoil high quality filter too. Change the air filter or go with the KN brand it makes a huge difference, on gas mileage and performance.  Just replaced the first battery, at 78ooo miles this was a long life battery However since the change air bags light stays on the dealer wants $ 100 to  turn it off with the code machine. Anyone an do it for $20- $30 |
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Replying to: glomls (Jan 13, 2008 7:46 pm)
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Replying to: ProblemKia (Dec 08, 2008 3:42 pm) And is it a CEL Optima? US car, what part of country you live in? What is the problem with the gas tank? If this is under warranty or has it had many other owners experienced this problem? I am unaware of the issue. I suggest you check with other shops as to parts and labor
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Replying to: csandste (Aug 30, 2008 6:03 pm) Lights stay on no bell noise to remind you, like when the key is in ignition. However mine shut off, when the lightswitch is in the auto mode In the winter this does not cut it.  I do not think they will shut off in any other mode for any model What is strange is no bell to remind you . |
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Just replaced battery Now the airbag light stays on Only a Kia dealer can turn this off? Anyone know?
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Replying to: capt4 (Dec 12, 2008 12:23 pm)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (May 01, 2008 4:29 am) on Edmonds. Whether they are dealerships or local shops in our cities and towns. http://www.edmunds.com/dealerships/Virginia/Fredericksburg/FredericksburgKia/ser- vice.1.newOld.html
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Replying to: capt4 (Dec 12, 2008 9:20 pm) Thanks for the suggestion!!
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Replying to: pat (Dec 13, 2008 12:07 pm) In that way we can all get the benefit of this Forum. Your welcome Capt4
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Replying to: phosho1989 (Aug 13, 2008 8:46 pm) next to the rear tire, another is that it is in the fuel tank ? Can we get some clearance where the fuel filter is ? Thanks
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