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  1. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    2018 optima, just had front wheels replaced and balanced 2 months ago. No issues until 2 weeks ago I noticed when hitting 75+mph there was a vibration that would go away once I let off the gas. I took it back to shop and checked for wheel balance and was told it was .25oz off but were zero out...
  2. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    I am about to buy a 2019 optima with 64k mileage on it. I found that engine oil dipstick color is red. Does it mean that engine was replaced before due bearing failure related issue? What is the engine oil dipstick color for 2019 optima? I have a 13 optima. I know that initially they come with...
  3. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    Hey gang, haven't posted in a while since it's my wife's car. I bought it new for her, and it only has 16,900 miles in 2 years. I don't remember it using oil initially, but now it's burning about 1/2 the difference from min to max on the dipstick (about 1/2-qt???) every 2K miles. I know it's...
  4. Engine and Technical Discussion
    So close, but so far; end of life at 295,666 miles. Exhaust valve heads in 2 and 3 broke away (unknown where they are) oil was dumping into those cylinders not allowing it to fire. Nothing covered under bearing recall. Even though the dealer was very cool and helpful giving me a loaner. They...
  5. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    ...is it worth the headache? Also, am I missing anything that needs to be done. From what I've found online (not specific to the Optima), it looks like the hard stuff consists of disengaging the lower control arm (ball joint portion) and the tie rod end, moving the entire break caliper out of...
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Didn't see this posted (apologies if it's a repost), got this in my alert e-mail from NHTSA: NHTSA Recall ID Number : 17V224 Manufacturer : Kia Motors America Subject : Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure Make Model Model Years KIA OPTIMA 2011-2014 KIA SORENTO 2012-2014...
  7. The Dealership
    So I take my car in for the 24k km service. I mention that my car pulls left. When I pick up my car they say my car pulls left because my aftermarket wheels (19x8.5/9.5 38/40) require spacers and I have the wrong lugnuts. I swear I must have cocked my head in disbelief like a bewildered dog...
  8. Engine and Technical Discussion
    So had the driver side wheel bearing go bad recently. I did hit one **** of a pothole a couple months ago that cracked a rim, so I suspect that's what caused it to go bad. Replaced that at a friend's shop yesterday. Also noticed a bad leak the other day that looked like it has been leaking oil...
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