Kia Optima: Inspection
| 1. |
Immerse the thermostat in water
and gradually heat the water.

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| 2. |
Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature:
82 ± 1.5°C (179.6 ± 2.7°F)
Full opening temperature: 95°C (203°F)
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If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat. |
| 3. |
Check the valve lift.
Valve lift : 8mm (0.3in.)
or more at 95°C (203°F)
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If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat. |
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering
of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, e ...
Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Remedy
Coolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
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See also:
Side Body A
Front side member tooling hole (Ø20)
Fender apron tooling hole (Ø10)
Front door upper h ...
Adjusting the Front Seatback Recliner
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly and raise the lever located
on the outer portion of the seat. Slowly and carefully lean back to the desired
angle and release the lever. After ...
Important - use of compact spare tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare tire. This compact spare
tire takes up less space than a regular-
size tire. This tire is smaller than a
conventional tire and is designed for
t ...