Kia Optima: Lubrication System

Thermostat. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting   Symptoms Possible Causes Remedy Coolant leakage • From the thermostat gasket ...

Engine Oil. Repair procedures

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Inspection
1. Check the engine oil quality. Check the oil deterioration, entry of water, discoloring of thinning. If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil. 2. Check t ...

Oil Pump. Description and Operation
Description The oil pump is built-in as a single unit with the 26 brake chamber. Rotation of the pump builds the hydraulic pressure needed for the lubrication of the various parts of the transaxl ...

Removal
Replacing an on/off solenoid valve (SS-A, SS-B) does not require additional hydraulic pressure adjustment; however, the hydraulic pre ...