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[ALL] : Sticky Engine Failures - Share Your Experience

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[ALL] : Sticky THE Oil Discussion Thread

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Sticky Engine "Simulator"

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Sticky Steering Mode Discussion - **Dealer Change Only**

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[ALL] : Sticky Exhaust Videos (feel free to add)

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Check engine light

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by Jesuskiaoptima2015lx

What does new engine include?

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Check Engine light on PO106 MAP Sensor-Anyone else?

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2015 Kia Optima Lx dead

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2011 Kia Optima Squeaky noise why driving

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2013 2.4 Optima burning oil?

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[LX] : Mechanical oil pressure gauge question.

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Are all Optimas engines covered against damage?

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Any engine problems on 2019 Optima's with the 2.4 engine?

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Loss of Power, AGAIN!

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[EX] : 15 Optima no start. (Not the battery or starter)

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Longevity of 2.0T's that passed recall?

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A/C blows warm when idle but cold when rpm’s are up

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High Mile Optimas

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Programming after ignition replacement

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Worn Piston Rings

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Led Flickering Issues

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Pressing the horn shuts my car off

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Engine recall? Power mirrors..

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by NCman

Engine compatibility

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KIA letter extending warranty for steering coupler

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228k mile oil report

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Any Recommended Maintenance for my Kia Optima anyone?

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[EX] : Lemon car engine transmission cat converter

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[EX] : 1st time posting, '14 with 76K engine knock/rattle at low idle, fine at higher revs

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GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS

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Transmission Fluid Change at 42K miles (First one)...

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I've searched but nothing recent... CV Axle

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engine running at half power?! SX

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11 sx shifting down on its own

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Optima lx/ex owners transmission quirk.

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2014 optima issues with rear lights and engine

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Oil Usage AGAIN!

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Fried fuse while changing my Interior lights.

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