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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Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500
miles (12000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When ro ...
Registering Your Vehicle in a Foreign Country
If you plan to register your vehicle in a foreign country, you should confirm
that it conforms to the regulations in that country. Even if you successfully register
the vehicle in a foreign countr ...
Canister Close Valve (CCV). Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
19.8 ~ 21.8 [20°C(68°F)]
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Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
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