Kia Optima: Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be between
F and L.
If the level is near or at L, add enough oil to bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants’’ later in this section.)
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Change engine oil and filter according to the Scheduled Maintenance at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING - Engine Oil
Continuous contact with USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in la ...
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Reassembly
1.
Wrap tape around the driveshaft
spline(TJ) to prevent damage to the boots.
2.
Apply grease to the joint boot
on the side of the wheel and install the boot.
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Input Speed Sensor. Description and Operation
Description
Input speed sensor is a vital unit that measures the rate of rotation of the input
shaft inside the transaxle and delivers the readings to the TCM. The sensor provides
critical input ...
Closing the trunk
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure
the trunk lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again.
WARNING
The trunk lid should be alw ...