Kia Optima: Automatic Transaxle

Changing the Manual Transaxle Oil

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. 2. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the transaxle. 3. After the oil has drained completely, install a new washer on the plug, reinstall the drain p ...

Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level

The automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked regularly. The volume of the transaxle fluid changes with temperature. Although it is best to check the level after having driven the vehicle ...

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Specifications
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)▷ Specification Item Specification Coil Resistance (Ω) 19.0 ~ 22.0 [20°C(68°F)] Fuel ...

Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following: All filler caps in engine compartment must be correctly installed. Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the eng ...

Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment. When you have new tires ...