Kia Optima: Do not use methanol - Fuel requirements - Introduction - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Owners ManualKia Optima: Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system.

Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle. Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% w ...

Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will he ...

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Inspection
1. The windshield deicer switch inputs can be checked using the GDS. 2. To check the input value of windshield deicer switch, select option "Body Control Module& ...

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