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  1. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Looking for a good led bulbs for my car. I’ve looked many places and on amazon there’s several ones but I’m not sure besides reading the reviews? I see there’s some with a fabless heat sink and some with a fan. I’m assuming a fan will make noise and I’m not ok with that. So does anyone has...
  2. New Member Introductions
    Hello everyone, I'm from Idaho and my wife has a addiction to her 2013 Kia Optima SXL. She's been having trouble with her car and being the great guy that I am, I thought I'd join all you fine folks on here with your vast knowledge to help me sort this stuff out. Thanks you all in advance...
  3. New Member Introductions
    Hi! Rob here from New Brunswick, Canada and I am a long time Kia fan!! I just bought a new to me Passion Red, 2015 Optima EX with 37,000 kms(23,000 Miles) on it. My previous car was a 2010 (bought July 2009) Kia Soul which I enjoyed very much for over 434,000 Kms(270,000 Miles) I have always...
  4. The Dealership
    I'm still a newbe to this forum but I wanted to tell you about my first expierence with a Kia dealership service dept. in Orlando Fl. I just bought a used 2017 Kia Optima LX with just over 40,000 miles (Yea, it was a hertz rental car) I had the car looked at by my friend (who is a mechanic) at...
  5. The Service Center
    I'm still a newbe to this forum but I wanted to tell you about my first expierence with a Kia dealership service dept. in Orlando Fl. I just bought a used 2017 Kia Optima LX with just over 40,000 miles (Yea, it was a hertz rental car) I had the car looked at by my friend (who is a mechanic) at...
  6. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tesla-style-Android-Car-GPS-Navigation-car-No-DVD-Player-For-KIA-Optima-KIA-K5-2010/32846964519.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.uHsGdQ
  7. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Local mechanic will charge me 80 cash for oil change on 2.0 turbo engine...(2016) he uses oil called liqui moly 5w40 full synthetic. I'm currently using total ineo 5w30 mc3 full synthetic with oem filter...he says he can get me a denso filter or oem choice is mine he says denso is...
  8. New Member Introductions
    Hey everyone! I've had my 2015 Optima for about and year and a half and could not be happier with my purchase. I've always like the optima since they released it. I'm not much of a customizer however I am looking forward to some tips and tricks from the forums to make my ride stand out just...
  9. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Apparently I know some one who knows someone at the dealer this vehicle is at and from what I have heard he should be able to save me more than I would get by just going in and negotiating. Here are the specs: It's a 2014 EX model with the sunroof and the Infinity stereo system. The only...
  10. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Bf Goodrich recently released a new tire. The Advantage T/A Sport is showing up at tire dealers now. I am here in Virginia. Locally Mr.tire has good prices. Nationally, Costco has a better pricing and includes road hazard free. The tire was reviewed well on-line. Just wanted to share. Once...
  11. The Service Center
    I bought a 2016 SXL on August 31. The car had been on the lot for a couple months. I've been generally happy with the car, but we noticed on the test drive before buying that there was a bit of a smell after driving. The salesman assured us that it is normal (my first brand new car, so I don't...
  12. New Member Introductions
    Just wanted to give a friendly shout out to everybody!! Just picked up a 2012 SX in titanium grey. Already have a bunch of parts coming in lol! First up is alarm/remote start and stereo. I will be holding off on performance mods until the warranty expires, just dont want to hear the...
  13. New Member Introductions
    What up guys new to the forum here. Just purchased a 2016 Lx in titanium silver, love the car so far and already purchased several things from the K5 optima store. Currently snooping around here looking for a wheel setup I like.
  14. The Service Center
    So of course I just start messing with the car and instantly screw up. I totally should have unplugged the battery before swapping all the interior bulbs. With that admission out of the way, I'd like to recount what happened and where I'm at to see what the next course of action is. I'm totally...
  15. Canada
    I have few items after i sold my 2013 Kia Optima SX PM me if you are interested in Smoke Rear Roof Spoiler Window Visor K-995 for KIA 2011-2015 Optima K5 “NEW” WeatherTech Floor Liners “USED” WeatherTech Trunk Liner “USED” WeatherTech Side Window Deflector “NEW” Cabin Filter...
  16. New Member Introductions
    Hello. Im josh. Columbus, Ga. Ive had my '15 lx for nearly a year now. Had a forte for a few years before that. Ive lurked the forum on several occasions to varying degrees of success. I appreciate model specific forums. Thanks for having me.
  17. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    So he first time I tried to take off my occ I marred it with a oil filter wrench. I think I fixed it. I wrapped it in carbon fiber vinyl. What do you guys think?
  18. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Hey guys I have a HUGEEEEEE dilemma (being sarcastic of course) Do you guys think this is a good drop or lower it more? I'm in Megans Strret Coilovers, and I think out of the box is 1.5 all around but I feel like I can lower it a tad more. :) AHH THE DILEMMA!! If I do drop it more do I need to...
  19. New Member Introductions
    Great forum you guys have going here. I have browsed a few threads and appreciate the wealth of information available, thank you so much. I'm currently in Brooklyn NY, anyone here from around these parts?
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