Kia Optima: Engine Cooling System
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.
Oil Capacity
2400cc 4-cyl. Engine
- Without filter change : 4.2 qts (4.0 liters)
- With filter change : 4.5 qts (4.3 liters)
2700cc V-6 Engine
- Without filter change : 4.75 qts (4.5 liters)
- With fi ...
Checking the Coolant Level
WARNING - Removing Radiator Cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating.
Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in
serio ...
See also:
Power Brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine
or some other reason, you ...
Removal
1.
Loosen the drain plug, and drain
the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
2.
Disconnect the oil cooler coolant
hoses (A).
3.
...
Installation
1.
Apply a light coat of engine
oil to the oil cooler packing surface (A), and then install the oil cooler
with fix bolt (B).
Tightening torque:44.1
~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ ...
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
