Kia Optima: Wheel Replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct size may adversely affect wheel and bearing life, braking and stopping abilities, handling characteristics, ground clearance, bodyto- tire clearance, snow chain clearance, speedometer calibration, headlight aim and bumper height.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels al ...
Tire Size Designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replacement tires for your car. The following explains
what the letters and numbers in the t ...
See also:
Heated Steering wheel. Repair procedures
Inspection
Measure a temperature.
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The temperature of wheel surface
grip must rise from -20°C to 20°C within 6 minute
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The temperature of wheel surface
grip must ...
Cylinder Head Components and Components Location
Components
1. Camshaft bearing cap2. Camshaft front bearing cap3. Exhaust camshaft4. Intake camshaft5. Exhaust CVVT assembly6. Intake CVVT assembly7. Exhaust camshaft upper bearing8. Exhaust cams ...
Supplemental Restraint System Service
Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance-free. There are no
parts which you can service.
You must have the system serviced under the following circumstances:
If an air bag ev ...