Kia Optima: Automatic Transaxle

Changing the Manual Transaxle Oil

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. 2. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the transaxle. 3. After the oil has drained completely, install a new washer on the plug, reinstall the drain p ...

Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level

The automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked regularly. The volume of the transaxle fluid changes with temperature. Although it is best to check the level after having driven the vehicle ...

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Balance Shaft & Oil Pump. Repair procedures
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Adjustment
Adjusting method for T/M control cable 1. Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to "N" pos ...

Side Impact Sensor (SIS). Components and Components Location
Components ...