Kia Optima: Replacement
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ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn’t need to be replaced. If the vehicle
is used severely in business or personal use, replace ATF every 60,000 miles.
Severe usage is defined as
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Driving in rough road
(Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc) |
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Driving in mountain road,
ascent/descent |
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Repetition of short distance
driving |
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More than 50% operation
in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C(89.6°F) . |
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Police, Taxi, Commercial
type operation or trailer towing, etc |
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Remove the drain plug (A) and
reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Drain plug tightening torque:
34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~32.6 lb-ft)
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The gasket of the drain plug use new one. |
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Fill the oil about 5 liters through
eyebolt. |
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Check the oil level. (Refer to
"Hydraulic system (Fluid)" in this group) |
Oil level Check
A check of ATF level is not normally required during scheduled services.
If an oil leak is found, perfo ...
Description
The valve body is essential to automatic transaxle control and consists of various
valves used to control the oil feed from the oil pump. Specifically, these valves
consist of pressur ...
See also:
Components
and Components Location
Components Location
1. PCV Valve
2. Canister
3. Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
4. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS)
5. Canister Close Valve (CCV)
6. Fuel L ...
Fuel Filler Cap. Description and Operation
Description
A ratchet tightening device on the threaded fuel filler cap
reduces the chances of incorrect installation, which seals the fuel filler.
After the gasket on the fuel filler cap and t ...
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name)
Illustration
Application
RKE Battery Checker
(09954-2P100)
Measuring the ...
Service Adjustment Procedure
Valve Body. Description and Operation