Kia Optima: First generation (MS; 2000–2005)

First generation (MS; 2000–2005)

From 2000-2005 Optimas were a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata, differing only from the Sonata in minor exterior styling details and equipment content.

Second generation (MG; 2005–2010)
The second generation Optima, known as the Kia Magentis globally except the United States and Malaysia, and as the Kia Lotze in South Korea, was launched in South Korea in November 2005. ...

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Inspection
1. Check the bushing for wear. 2. Check the brake pedal for bending or twisting. 3. Check the brake pedal return spring for damage. 4. ...

Manual operation
If the sunroof does not operate electrically 1. Remove the rectangular plastic lens in the front of the roof panel. 2. Turn the cross bolt with a Phillips screw driver counterclockwise to remove t ...

Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leade ...

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