Kia Optima: Tips on Driving Your Vehicle

Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters

WARNING - Fire A hot exhaust system can ignite flamable items under your vehicle. Do not park the vehicle over or near flamable objects, such as dry grass, paper, leaves, etc. Your vehicle is ...

Necessary Inspections

Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, and washer fluid should be checked on a regular basis, with the exact interval depending on the fluid. Further details are pro ...

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Removal
1. Remove the rear wheel and tire. Tightening torque:88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft) 2. Remove the rear wheel speed ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the vapor hose (A). 2. Remove the PCV valve (B). ...

Muffler > Repair procedures
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the front muffler (B) after disconnecting the oxygen sensor connector (A). Tightening torque:39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ...