Kia Optima: Engine Mechanical System

Precautions For Catalytic Converter

If a large amount of unburned gasoline flows into the converter, it may overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this observe th ...

General Information

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Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
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Inspection
1. Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water. 2. Check the valve opening temperature. Valve opening temperature: 82 ± 1.5°C (17 ...

Fuel requirements
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performa ...