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  1. 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...
  2. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi, I just received this brake rotor from tire rack brembo oem size rotor. looks like there is slight damage to it, is it ok? surface is also rough. THanks
  3. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hey all, I own a 2016 JF Optima GT SWP. The first time I washed my car I noticed a strange issue - the corner of the tail lighted seemed to have cut into the paint in the rear quarter panel. After inspecting a few other cars at dealerships, I realised this wasn't an isolated incident - Some...
  4. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So, as you can read in my prior thread, I recently had an issue with my thermostat and it was fixed under warranty at my Kia dealer. Here are the sequence of events AFTER I picked up the vehicle yesterday morning. I drove it straight home where it sat until this afternoon. As I was walking...
  5. The Service Center
    Not sure if it was a branch or just a crappy person, but I walked out to my car this morning to see this... Does anyone have any idea if this can be repaired? I don't know what it's supposed to look like regularly and if there are any bits missing or broken off that would cause it to be unusable.
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey all - first off Happy Holidays!!! I am looking for some opinions on some damage my car got xmas eve with all of the ice/snow we got here in NE. My car was parked and apparently was a good target for drivers that couldn't handle the snow / ice! It got pushed 1/2 a block downhill, spun...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Hey Guys, I bought a 2011 kia optima with a turbo sept 9. it immediately went into the shop for a wiring harness that shorted out my entire car. I picked it up and the next day the engine light came on. I brought it back, it needed a charcoal canister. Fixed that, then I had another problem...
  8. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Other driver was at fault and their insurance company is handling everything... The original repair estimate was around 6k.. I just got a call from the shop after tearing the car down and the estimate is now 9k... I am freaking out that they may total the car out now... :so worried: Update...
  9. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Is it possible to mount the front air deflector/diffuser on hinges, so that it can easily lift up and out of the way when scraping? I don't mean flapping like a doggie door kind of hinge, but instead it would be like a guillotine that moves up and down so the wind won't push it back, but it...
  10. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hello fellow optima owners! I have a 13 Optima Hybrid. I just started to notice some weird peeling/scratch damages on the steering wheel. I can't tell if this is a common issue with our cars. I have read stuff on the forum but most of them seem to be linked to the heated steering wheel. I...
  11. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Probably a stupid question. but i noticed that my trunk was pushed down? i went to have my trunk looked at today at kia dealership because trunk was hard to close. they then told me it was involved in some type of rear end situation. it doesnt look bad at all but i can see what he means. you can...
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So, I was cleaning the Optima today when I noticed something really strange. In the outside right corner of the rear seat, where the back and bottom meet, there's this large, hard, spot, that's otherwise really hard to describe. You can see it in the pics. It's just off of the perforated...
  13. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Here is a picture of a 2011 Optima with 51k that I am working on at work. I am replacing the long block and turbo. The nut on the turbo shaft came off and went through the turbo.
  14. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi everyone. Quick question about the vinyl on the door. I did a bit of damage on the padded vinyl near the drivers window. I had my windows tinted.... Wasn't thinking and opened the window too early, so the weather stripping/molding on the inside caught, and dug into the vinyl a bit. Looks...
  15. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    This happened to me recently and it sticks out like a sore thumb in my eyes. I want to see about fixing it and I am more that willing to attempt it myself, unless a trip to the body shop calls for it. I have searched the forums and discovered this it not a terribly uncommon issue with us who...
  16. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I've been searching threads all day for information on how to properly identify the jack points on the Optima. Surprisingly there are several threads but no clear resolution on how to do it safely: http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/5-optima-general-discussion/3402-floor-jack-points.html Why...
  17. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Well I drove up to NJ from Zephyrhills Fl with out any problems, Came up to Gray Maine last Monday, yesterday I noticed some gouges in the front right bumper....about 6 of em. Looks like I must have bumped a curb when stopping at a Mac D's somewhere... Also got some rash on one of my back...
  18. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I just wanted to put this out there and see if anyone else has seen this. When I picked up my new optima there were these weird marks and scratches on the trunk. They were not enough to bother me, but I did see them. Well, I went home and washed the car and used a good wax on that area, but it...
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