Kia Optima: 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 plug and tighten to 22 lb•ft (30 N•m).
4. Remove the fill/check plug on the side of the transaxle.
5. Add oil through the fill/check hole until it reaches the bottom of the fill/check
hole.
6. Install a new washer on the fill/check plug.
7. Reinstall and tighten the fill/check plug to 22 lb•ft (30 N•m).
Use only the specified manual transaxle oil. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants’’ later in this section.)
Checking the Manual Transaxle Oil Level
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
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Removal
1.
Remove the battery and the battery
tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
2.
Remove the under cover (A).
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Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected periodically for wear or damage of any kind.
Any damaged parts should be replaced as soon as possible. ...