Kia Optima: Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a clear protective finish.
- Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or wire brushes on aluminum wheels. They may scratch or damage the finish.
- Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with water. Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on salted roads. This helps prevent corrosion.
- Avoid washing the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
Underbody Maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect
on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur
on underbody parts such as the fu ...
Interior Care
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See also:
Alternator. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Pulley
2. Front bracket
3. Front bearing
4. Bearing cover
5. Bearing cover bolt
6. Rotor
7. Rear bearing
8. Rear bracket
9. Through bol ...
Removal
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Take care not to scratch
the crash pad and related parts
Smart key unit
1.
Disconnec ...
RCV Control Solenoid Valve. Description and Operation
Description
RCV (Recirculation Valve) Control Solenoid Valve is installed
on the intercooler inlet pipe and operates the RCV actuator which controls the
by-pass passage of the turbocharger comp ...
Categories
Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2025 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
