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Kia Optima 2006.5-2008

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#687 of 855 Re: I was just gonna say... [mickeyrom] by csandste Mar 16, 2008 (8:27 am)
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. Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Mar 16, 2008 8:35 am) csandste (Mar 17, 2008 5:01 pm) mickeyrom (Mar 17, 2008 6:18 pm)
#688 of 855 Re: I was just gonna say... [csandste] by mickeyrom Mar 16, 2008 (8:35 am)
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. Replies to this message: csandste (Mar 17, 2008 5:01 pm) mickeyrom (Mar 17, 2008 6:18 pm)
#689 of 855 Re: I was just gonna say... [mickeyrom] by csandste Mar 17, 2008 (5:01 pm)
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 Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Mar 17, 2008 6:18 pm)
#690 of 855 Re: I was just gonna say... [csandste] by mickeyrom Mar 17, 2008 (6:18 pm)
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.
#691 of 855 Looks like the Optima got kicked off the Sedans 2.0 Board by csandste Mar 31, 2008 (2:41 pm)
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. Replies to this message: backy (Mar 31, 2008 2:46 pm) pat (Mar 31, 2008 3:54 pm) mickeyrom (Mar 31, 2008 4:22 pm) backy (Mar 31, 2008 5:26 pm) mickeyrom (Apr 01, 2008 4:12 am) and 1 more...
#692 of 855 Re: Looks like the Optima got kicked off the Sedans 2.0 Board [csandste] by backy Mar 31, 2008 (2:46 pm)
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. Replies to this message: pat (Mar 31, 2008 3:54 pm)
#693 of 855 Re: Looks like the Optima got kicked off the Sedans 2.0 Board [backy] by pat HOST Mar 31, 2008 (3:54 pm)
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.
#694 of 855 Re: Looks like the Optima got kicked off the Sedans 2.0 Board [csandste] by mickeyrom Mar 31, 2008 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Mar 31, 2008 2:41 pm) There are only 2 reviews so when one gave it a 4.1 ( think) it really knocked it down.As far as I know the car is basically the same as the 2006.5/2007 and I LOVE my Opti, so maybe someone just had some bad luck and got a Replies to this message: backy (Mar 31, 2008 5:26 pm) mickeyrom (Apr 01, 2008 4:12 am) backy (Apr 01, 2008 11:55 am)
#696 of 855 Re: Looks like the Optima got kicked off the Sedans 2.0 Board [mickeyrom] by backy Mar 31, 2008 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: mickeyrom (Mar 31, 2008 4:22 pm) One owner had a check engine light come on twice (which can be due to something as innocent a loose gas cap, but many other reasons too), and noted the rpms went to 6000 on the freeway (which I'm assuming was not expected!). Both reviewers have the same trim--EX 2.7L. One loves it, one thinks the transmission should be redesigned. Looks like there may be something amiss with that one V6 sample. Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Apr 01, 2008 4:12 am) backy (Apr 01, 2008 11:55 am)

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