Kia Optima: Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:
- Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
- Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives
such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the
engine. These gasolines will he ...
Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for
the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life
of your vehicle.
Do not race the ...
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Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the following :
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Adjust a shift cable.
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Refill engine with engine oil.
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Refill a transaxle with ...
Inspection
Cylinder Head
1.
Inspect for flatness.Using
a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the surface the contacting
the cylinder block and the manifolds for warpage.
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The Importance of the Passenger Being Properly Seated
The front seat passenger’s air bag is much larger than the steering wheel air
bag and inflates with considerably more force. It can seriously hurt or kill a passenger
who is not in the proper po ...