Kia Optima: Engine Cooling System - Maintenance - Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners ManualKia 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 ...

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Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. While the engine is running, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the front passenger's sea ...

Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the CCV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the CCV terminal 1 and 2. 4. ...

Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Manual Transmission - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transmission into Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while turning the ignitio ...

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