Kia Optima: Brakes and Clutch

Changing Coolant

Change coolant according to the Scheduled Maintenance. Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in the coolant mixture. The engine in your vehicle has aluminum engine parts and must be protected ...

Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level

Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicators on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake flui ...

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Supplemental Restraint System Service
Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance-free. There are no parts which you can service. You must have the system serviced under the following circumstances: If an air bag ev ...

Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. WARNING Used engine oil may cause irritation or cancer ...

Components
1. Sub frame 2. Rear lower arm 3. Trailing arm 4. Rear shock absorber 5. Assist arm 6. Rear upper arm 7. Rear stabilizer bar ...