Kia Optima: Lubricants and Fluids

Changing the Automatic Transaxle Fluid

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. 2. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom center front of the transaxle pan. 3. After the oil has drained, completely install a new washer on the plug ...

Checking the Washer Fluid Level

The reservoir is translucent so that you can check the level with a quick visual inspection. Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain water may be u ...

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Automatic Transaxle. Components and Components Location
Components Location 1. Converter housing 2. Automatic transaxle case 3. Rear cover 4. Valve body cover 5. Manual control lever 6. Air breather hose 7. Inhib ...

Inflation Pressures
All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked monthly when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than one mile ...

Center console storage
To open the center console storage, pull up the lever. ...