Kia Optima: Replacement
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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1. |
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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2. |
Fill the oil about 5 liters through
eyebolt. |
3. |
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 ...
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Inspection
1.
The SJB can be diagnosed by using
the GDS. The SJB communicates with the GDS which then displays inputs and
outputs along with codes.
2.
To diagnose the SJB functi ...
Brake Booster Operating Test
For simple checking of the brake booster operation, carry out the following tests.
1.
Run the engine for one or two
minutes, and then stop it. If the pedal depresses fully the first time ...
Temperature control
The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air
flowing from the ventilation system. To change the air temperature in the passenger
compartment, turn the knob to th ...