Kia Optima: Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or while driving up steep hills, downshift before the engine starts to “labor’’. Downshifting reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you again need to increase your speed. When the vehicle is traveling down steep hills, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Recommended Shifting
Drive the vehicle in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate
smoothly without hesitating or stalling. This will give you the most efficient fuel
economy and emission control. ...
See also:
Remove
1.
Turn ignition OFF and disconnect
the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body – “Crash pad”)
3.
Disconnec ...
Special
Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and name)
Illustration
Use
Alternator pulley remover wrench
(09373-27000)
Removal ...
Components and Components Location
Components Location
1. Automatic transaxle
2. Valve body assembly
3. Oil pump assembly
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