Kia Optima: MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS (T-GDI ENGINE)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving shorts distanse of less than 8 km (5 miles) in
normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very
cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Chassis and body
Chart symbols:
I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean,
refill, adjust or replace.
R- Replace or change
L- Lubricate.
(1) Refer to the lubricant a ...
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the car is being
driven in severe conditions, more frequent
oil an ...
See also:
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the oil temperature
sensor connector.
3.
Measure resistance between sensor
signal terminal and sensor g ...
Tie-down hooks (for flatbed towing)
CAUTION
Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing purposes. The hooks are designed ONLY
for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks are used for towing, the tie-down
hooks will be damaged ...
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance ...