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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ESC (Electronic stability control)
The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle is actually going. ESC appl ...

Electric WGT Control Actuator. Description and Operation
Desrcription The Electric WGT Control Actuator is installed on the turbocharger.It operates the vain in the Waste Gate Turbocharger (WGT) and regulates the compressed air amount by the ECM's P ...

Removal
1. Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to "N" position. 2. Remove the battery and the bat ...