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  1. The Service Center
    I couldn't figure out where to post this, but felt it might come in handy, especially seeing as how our cars do have smaller than average viewing angles out the back... A lot of the "turning" type accident's I've seen on car crash channels on YouTube could be avoided if people just set their...
  2. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    It's 112°F here in Phoenix, AZ today so for us Arizonians - summer is here! With rising summer temps it's important to make sure your tires can handle the heat and just like other seasons, summer has its own set of driving challenges. Check out the article linked below for tips to stay ahead...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    The stupid things that happen with this car, '11 EX-T, that have never been seen before, at least by me in the 60 years of car ownership. Headed to Atlantic City yesterday and about 75 miles from home on the Garden State Parkway running around 70/75 mph and the interior lights come on and we...
  4. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hey guys, I just want to start off by saying I'm new to the forum Any information I'm looking for will be helpful I have a 2016 kia optima fe my understanding it's somewhat of a base model I could be wrong but I'm looking to upgrade to better Lighting my modelndoesnt have fog lights so I'm...
  5. The Service Center
    2012 Optima EX. 60,000 miles. When driving at a steady speed, the engine speed will drop to idle. This is clearly felt as the car will slow down and stepping on the gas pedal does nothing for about 3 to 5 seconds, then returns to normal. It does not stall. It does not run rough. The engine...
  6. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Recently I decided to lower my hybrid after driving a Stinger GT and my buddy's car with coilovers. I wasn't looking for a much of a drop but wanted to get rid of some of the lean while cornering. While the lowering springs helped, another issue that was minor became larger. The Kumho TA31...
  7. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hey everybody! So I recently have been having a strange problem with my 2009 Kia Optima LX. Every now and then when I turn on the car it'll shake and buck before I put it in drive..and when I do start to drive the car has no pick up and then violently shakes at 40mph and then somewhat smooths...
  8. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Going on the 405N around 70MPH, hit the accelerator to pass this car and POOF, didn't hear anything but I noticed something wrong, looked at my RPM and it was at 0. Car wouldn't start again and had tow it home. Thank god when I went home and did a little googling I found out about the recall...
  9. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Link to story: Kia Execs Want People to Stop Being Ashamed of Driving Kias » AutoGuide.com News I think they (the Execs) are missing why most of us have updated our Badges..... It is not because we are "embarrassed" that we are driving KIA's.... It is because the KIA logo is UGLY!!!!! :rolleyes:
  10. New Member Introductions
    Hello to all. My story is so incredible that I had to share it with some other Optima Hybrid owners after what I found out. I owned a new 2012 LX since few weeks ago when I decided to trade it for a newer looking EX with a pretty sunroof which I wanted! Now this...after driving the 2014 for...
  11. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I'm just curious how you all utilize your eco mode. Do you never use it? Use it all the time ? Do you have it on when you hit the hwy and off on back roads, or vice versa?
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I bit the bullet, in this weather in Ohio and took my Kia dealership up on an extended test drive until Saturday. I just spent the past hour in the vehicle, which is an EX (pano sunroof, nav system, etc). The car handled really well in the snow and that Infinity stereo sounded great. I didn't...
  13. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Noise driving me crazyHi everybody, I believe I've introduced myself before here, I really need some help . My name is Mario I own a 2015 Optima LX and I'm from NJ. In the past 2 months I've been noticing a plastic scraping like noise coming from the corner of the front passenger side only when...
  14. Hybrids
    I've started to hear a high-pitched whistle at between 2k-3k RPMs or so on my 2012 Optima Hybrid. Been trying to troubleshoot before I head to the dealer. 1) Tone is generally the same pitch, does tail off a bit when it decides to go away 2) Unaffected by AC being on/off 3) Seems to occur...
  15. New Member Introductions
    Hi everybody, I believe I've introduced myself before here, I really need some help . My name is Mario I own a 2015 Optima LX and I'm from NJ. In the past 2 months I've been noticing a plastic scraping like noise coming from the corner of the front passenger side only when I make a right hand...
  16. United States
    Hi guys! I'm getting really close to buying my first Optima (shooting for a 2014 SX) and was wondering how was the winter driving? Especially with the more powerful turbo, is it a handicap in slippery conditions? I'm no newbie to winter driving (20+ years of driving experience in Québec) but...
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