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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 3:47 am) 
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Oct 05, 2007 3:55 am) FWIW we did a second trip about 2 weeks ago and averaged 37. The only difference was the temperaters were about 25 degrees cooler this time, which would account for a bit more fuel useage plus there were 2 extra passengers and about 75# more luggage. The July trip temps were in the mid 90s. I have our tires a bit over inflated, 38 front 32 rear. Did also run a small amount of moly substance in the oil during its' break-in and first 2 oil changes, which I've used over the years and has shown a small improvement. I'm using Amsoil's 5W-20 XL oil, which I'll soon swap out for Amsoil's 0W-20 oil. Other than that it's pure stock. |
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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 4:26 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Oct 05, 2007 7:15 am) |
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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 4:26 am) |
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| mixed, mostly local driving. The Optima, like my old Elantra, has an engine that slowly breaks in. Less than 6000 miles in eleven months. I put about 22,000 on my Malibu Maxx in the same time period. | |
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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 4:26 am) PS Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Nov 22, 2007 5:34 am) I've been staggering my tire pressure for 30+ years. Wherever the weight is the most, that's where the pressure is the highest. Basically I try to have the "squat" in all 4 tires about the same. Have found this gives me very even tire wear. |
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I have owned many cars over the decades.From a 1950 Ford to my new KIA Optima.This is the first car that I have ever owned that has earned the admiration of strangers.Two people have told me how "beautiful" my black Optima was.It was a new experience,and kinda pleasant to hear.After all they were complimenting not only KIA but my taste as well.  (just kidding)
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Kia body designs rock! They really do...I took a look at the new world order Kia Optima but decided to go with the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. The Lancer's body style has me mesmerized it's so cool. But Kia outdoes Honda, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota in body designing. The Optima's design lines are clean and smart. Kia's and Hyundai's aren't "perfect" cars, crossovers and SUV's but they are right up there with the Japanese rigs in quality, reliability and better body designs. You made a great choice. Drive your Optima proudly, man. Oh, yeah. The Kia Optima is priced so affordably as well, adding to it's great package overall.
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