Kia Optima: Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system.
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over
15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% w ...
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives
such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the
engine. These gasolines will he ...
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If engine turns over normally but
does not start
1. Check fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK
position, check all connectors at the
ignition coil and spark plugs.
Reconnect any that may be disconnected
or loose.
3. Check th ...
Removal
1.
Remove the timing chain. (Refer
to Timing system in this group)
2.
Install a stopper pin (A) after
compressing the balance shaft chain tensioner.
3.
...
Front fog light switch
To turn on the front fog lights, place the switch in the “ON” position. They
will come on when the headlight switch is in the first or second position. ...