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Kia Optima 2006.5-2008

855 messages,  Last post on Sep 14, 2009 at 9:43 AM

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What is this discussion about? Kia Optima, Sedan


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I was just gonna say... by iluvmysephia1
Mar 15, 2008 (12:58 am)
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I wouldn't skip the radiator flush at 30,000 miles. Absolutely vital maintenance for the Long-Haul ahead, gentlemen.
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Re: I was just gonna say... [iluvmysephia1] by csandste
Mar 16, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Mar 15, 2008 12:58 am)

That's what I'm thinking, 30K for coolant and transmission fluid. Kind of splits the 18K and 105K transmission change but seems a lot more reasonable. From memory, I think Edmunds service schedule calls it out for this car as well. I assume this means dealer because of the specialized trans. fluid. Anyone have experience with independent trans. fluid changes?
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Re: I was just gonna say... [csandste] by mickeyrom
Mar 16, 2008 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: csandste (Mar 16, 2008 8:05 am)

Dont mess with non KIA tranny fluid.That would void your warranty. Its not overly expensive every 30K miles.
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Re: I was just gonna say... [mickeyrom] by csandste
Mar 16, 2008 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Mar 16, 2008 8:19 am)

Hyundai-Kia-and Mitsu. all have the same standards. I simply wouldn't trust an independent shop unless I was very very sure they weren't just running some kind of a mass fluid flush through the system.
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Re: I was just gonna say... [csandste] by mickeyrom
Mar 16, 2008 (8:35 am)
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Replying to: csandste (Mar 16, 2008 8:27 am)

If the fluid is IDENTICAL it would be OK I guess,but the owners manual is very specific on that point.
BTW, why not just use a KIA dealer,none in your area?
I'm probably going to get a flush,not just a partial fluid replacement.Every dealer seems to be different.
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Re: I was just gonna say... [mickeyrom] by csandste
Mar 17, 2008 (5:01 pm)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Mar 16, 2008 8:35 am)

Since I dislike the Hyundai dealer, I'll probably take it to the Kia. I just like to have some options in case I have a bad experience.
 
FWIW-- Pennzoil has fluid that (supposedly) meets multiple specs.
 
http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:gEUZfn-ProoJ:www.pzlqs.com/Tech/Pdsheet/Dome- sticMarketing/Gear%26Transmission/Pdf/MultiVehicleAutomaticTransmissionFluid.pdf- +kia+transmission+fluid&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us&client=firefox-a
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Re: I was just gonna say... [csandste] by mickeyrom
Mar 17, 2008 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: csandste (Mar 17, 2008 5:01 pm)

Thats odd...I liked my Hyundai service dept and hated the KIA at the same mega dealer.I did find another dealer that was very nice,so I'm all set.Let me know what you find about that Penzoil fluid, especially will KIA be OK with it.
Happy St Pats day.
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Looks like the Optima got kicked off the Sedans 2.0 Board by csandste
Mar 31, 2008 (2:41 pm)
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Sad-- Maybe it was because of the low score review for the Optima. Haven't looked at it yet, but it must be a doozy to drop the average score down to 6.6. Although I haven't been the most boisterous fan of my 07, it definitely has been a lot better than that! Hopefully there'll be some additional reviews soon.
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Re: Looks like the Optima got kicked off the Sedans 2.0 Board [csandste] by backy
Mar 31, 2008 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: csandste (Mar 31, 2008 2:41 pm)

No, it was because someone complained that the Passat wasn't one of the featured cars on the discussion, so it replaced the Optima. Apparently all you'd have to do to get the Optima back on there is complain that it isn't there. Maybe they could drop a car that's inconsequential in the mid-sized market... like the Accord. Or Camry.
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Re: Looks like the Optima got kicked off the Sedans 2.0 Board [backy] by pat HOST
Mar 31, 2008 (3:54 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Mar 31, 2008 2:46 pm)

No, backy, you are wrong.
 
The Passat was mentioned and some others engaged in conversation about it. That has not happened with the Optima for quite some time in that discussion. Your assumptions are incorrect and unhelpful.
 
It is not easy to manage which cars are displayed there. I do the best I can. If anyone wants to complain, the way to do that is to email either me or Karen. Continuing to disrupt various discussions over this is pointless.

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