Kia Optima: Checking the Manual Transaxle Oil Level
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
WARNING - Lifting Your Vehicle
If you raise your vehicle, always ensure that it is supported at all four jacking or lift points for the vehicle. Do not use jacks meant for tire changes. Use only lift equipment specifically recommended for doing maintenance work under the vehicle. Place the vehicle and lift equipment on a hard, level surface capable of supporting the full wight of the vehicle without moving or deforming. If the support is not stable, the vehicle could fall and cause serious or fatal injuries. Follow the instructions with the lift device.
2. Remove the fill/check plug on the side of the transaxle.
3. Verify that the oil level reaches the bottom of the fill/check hole. Fill as necessary.
If the oil level is low, check for leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. Use only the specified manual transaxle oil. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants” later in this section.)
4. Install a new washer on the fill/check plug and tighten the plug to 22 lb•ft. (30 N•m).
Manual Transaxle
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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 ...
See also:
Tire specification and pressure label
The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best performance
for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's side
center pillar gives the tire pressures reco ...
Removing the Spare Tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise. Store the tire in the reverse
order of removal.
To prevent the jack, jack handle, and tool bag from “rattling” while the vehicle
is in motion ...
Components (2)
1. Vacuum pump
2. Bracket
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