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What's up everyone. Been gaining valuable info from the forum for a while. I mostly reside in NYC and I have a 2013 Optima SX.

First servicing for my car for 7500 miles, More like 8000 miles. On my 2018 LX 1.6T, I have 19" rims. While servicing my car at the dealership, the tech comes to get me to show me something. My car's lifted up, he shows me that my CV boot is ripped. My CV needs to be replaced. A $650 part...

Hi first post first Kia after having Citroen's for past 5 years as the main working car decide it was time for a change and bought a Kia Optima 3 2012 hope it was a good choice, problems so far no reversing camera no auto stop/start:(

I found a great deal on Corsa Blue EX loaded, mint condition, very low mileage (less than 20000 Kms) Kia when my wife and I were looking to trade in Nissan Altima 2010. Best car decision made in long time. Kia is better than I ever gave credit and I have already started the mod process. Hood...

Good morning folks. My name's Matt and I just bought a 2013 Optima EX. Pretty solid car aside from a couple minor issues that I believe I've already seen answers to such as the inhibitor switch possibly being the culprit of why my trans will jerk when going into D sometimes, but anyway... glad...

PDF Too Big to Load so I Snip Tool Attached the main data. 2016 SXL @ 16,898 Mi / easy Driver / Pennz Plat Syn 5W30 @ 4325 mi --- I'll send in the Current Total Quartz 9000 Energy Syn 5W40 next time to compare. This is a Basic $28 Test. Blackstone say All is Well - BUT - I notice in Properties...

Hey guys, Just bought a 2014 kia optima lx with 7500 miles. both previous owners barely drove it car is super clean. the second owner put what looks like an oem wing and after market parking sensors and a aftermarket boss radio. Already bought interior leds and k5 badges. Soon to buy the...

"Caymancan" here. Just joined after purchasing my first Kia Optima two nights ago. Purchased and loving my 2013 EX Turbo! I love all the bells and whistles (except nav absent) but especially the "beast mode" aspect. A little pocket rocket to be sure. Looking forward to hearing the various tips...

Good Evening, I just bought my 1st Kia Optima 2015 SXL White Pearl.. We are from Etters PA I have a Question, Is there anyway I can lock my car while is it running and not in it?? they tell me if I install the remote Start I can. Thank you

Hey guys, So I have a 2012 Kia Optima with approximately 33,000 miles. Been driving her for almost 3 years. I was on my way home tonight and noticed something strange. I was almost home and got off the freeway, bout a 30mile trip. I had the car in the sportmatic (tiptronic) mode at the a...

So this is my first brand new 0 mile car. 2015 Optima LX, Midnight Blue. :) LOVING the car so far, 288 miles on it, first week. lol So I wanted to hear from you all, the experts, on my plan thus far: 1. K5 lit door scuff plates K5 Optima Store - Kia Optima/ K5 OEM LED Lit Door Scuff Plates 2...

Hello everyone, My name is Daniel Hubbard from Adona Arkansas. I just purchased my 1st Kia last week. I joined this forum bc I love reading about all the mods everyone does to their cars, it gives me idea's about what I would like to mod on my own car. In the future I plan on upgrading the...

Hey guys. My name is Steve and I live in Linn County Iowa. We recently bought a new 2015 Optima SXL Turbo for my wife. It's the titanium color with black leather. Her previous car was a 2007 Maxima which we are handing down to our oldest daughter. We looked at quite a few sedans and she just...

Sorry if this has been asked before. My 2015 LX has 500 miles on it and I want to change the conventional oil to synthetic as soon as possible. what is the break in period for the 2.4 GDI engine? Thanks in advance! Curt

Rotora my car for R&D making a set up for our cars I have OEM wheels and a spacer. They made the hoses/brake lines and correct rotor sizes. I wanted to use my e brake so the rear wasn't a option I wanted on my car.I am still waiting for my rear rotors to be made. They did use my car to make a...

Hellow fellow hybrid owner, i just want to share with you guys what i got today, well i won 1st Place in my first ever car show entry!!!! Man it feels great :D here are a couple of pics but i have more at my http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/49-optima-showroom/33770-triple-ks-showroom-9.html...

Hello I m new and wanted to introduce myself. Love my new 2014 Kia, only wish I could have afforded the SX =). Only my second car ever and I have never been one to modify anything so I am excited to. I would like to know what the forum members thinks are Immediate "MUST" improvements. I already...

Milage and gas - after 1st servicing for oil change left the dealer and while driving back home gas icon light came on blinking and gas bars went blank check the distance to empty and had all dashes took it back to the dealer and they said the comp revealed 2 error codes with gas level running...