Kia Optima: Recommended Lubricants
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*1) Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on this page.
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
✽ NOTICE
Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick
before checking or draining any lubricant. This is especially important in dusty
or sandy areas an ...
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Components and Components Location
1. Piston ring
2. Snap ring
3. Piston
4. Connecting rod
5. Connecting rod upper bearing
6. Piston pin
7. Connecting rod lower bearing
8. Connecting ...
Front fog light
Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility and avoid accidents when visibility
is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc. The fog lights will turn on when fog light
switch (1) is turned to ON ...
Immobilizer Control Unit. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3.
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