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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I’ve got a 2012 Optima hybrid that I’ve owned about 2 months. I’ve noticed In the last few weeks that when accelerating slowly, or cruising slowly (around 30 mph is the worst) its extremely choppy. I don’t really seem to notice it if I accelerate fast or when cruising at highway speeds. Any idea...
  2. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I have a 2013 EX with Nexen CP671 OEM tires. I noticed this first when pulling out of my car wash - I am making a left turn on a buzy road and every single time I think I have enough time I accelerate to make the left my tires slip so much that once they grip the oncoming traffic is right on...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I was driving last night and I was getting on the highway. I was accelerating and whenever I went to change gear and I noticed that when I took my foot off the pedal. I immediately pushed in the clutch and pulled to the shoulder. As soon as I came to a stop I shut the car off. I was able to get...
  4. Hybrids
    i have a kia optima hybrid 2011 and twice when i have stepped on the accelerator i have heard a very loud Clunk and the car seems to have lurched forward quite violently. Also, when I pulled into a parking lot people around said that they saw a screw or something fly off the car. It was dark...
  5. Engine and Technical Discussion
    So I left my sunroof open throughout the night by accident, and I didn't move my car until night time, but when I did my car wouldn't accelerate correctly I was literally flooring my car and it wasn't doing much, the rpm goes up to like 4k but the car doesn't accelerate like I'm suppose to, I...
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