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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Owners manual for this info is of course, useless, as designed. I am finding several different spark plugs on auto zone etc, all with different gaps. Searching here is also returning threads where folks have been tuning their gap / buying different brands.I just want the stock info so I can...
  2. The Service Center
    OK quick question. My 2015 LX now has 3,000 miles on it and I want to change the oil and go to Mobil 1 or Castrol synthetic. I need to know which OEM oil filter is the correct one for my car. It was my initial impression that P/N 26300 35503 was the correct filter (saw that listed here and on a...
  3. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    So its my understanding from poking around the net... these are the factory SXL rims? http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/81713-2013-sxl-chrome-wheels-sale-650-a.html http://tirekicker.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-car-review-2013-kia-optima-sx.html So help me out here...
  4. The Service Center
    Howdy! I know this is kind of a dumb question, but does anyone know the correct locations to jack up the front end (using a floor jack, then jackstands). I plan to do this for future oil changes instead of using ramps b/c my cheap-o Harbor Freight oil change ramps finally started cracking...
  5. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi all, I just took ownership of a '14 SX-T :) and am trying to replace my existing insured vehicle on geico.com with the KIA. Any idea which of the available anti-theft devices - shown in the screenshot below - is the most-correct one to select? Thanks, -skyfx
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi Everyone. First I want to say thanks in advance. You all provide great information about everything one could know about the Optima!! Here's my issue: 2012 SX 22k miles Went in for my normal oil change service and mentioned I have to constantly correct my steering. Car will pull left, I...
  7. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Mine always seems to be reading the same number.. I drive 70-80mph highway for 75ish miles friday evening and monday morning but immediately after this trip my 'avg speed' is still in the 30ish miles per hour.. is it taking into account my speed throughout the entire week? (all my stop and go...
  8. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Hey All, I'm a noob and this is my official first post :blowup:to my cherry.... I've been stalking for a while and since I'm about to pick up an SX turbo, I'm going to jump on in! I tried to search to see if anyone is running a 10" wide wheel on the back but I didn't find anything. Is anyone...
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