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  1. New Member Introductions
    Welcome to Optima Forums is the largest and most active online forum dedicated to the 2011+ Kia Optima! We’re glad you took the time to join up and become part of the community! Please be sure to read this guide carefully! Upon joining the forum, new members are restricted to posting in the...
  2. CARiD.com
    Looking to transform the front end look of your car, but not sure which headlights to choose? We've created our Ultimate Headlight Shopping Guide to help you get through the variety of aftermarket custom headlights and wisely narrow down your search. Review each type of unique lighting upgrades...
  3. Hybrids
    OK, so I've read in many places about the Coasting Guide on the KOH but for the life of me I can't figure it out. I've enabled it along with the audible alert through the settings but don't see it giving me a display or hear anything. I in the catalog sized manual but it doesn't go much beyond...
  4. Engine and Technical Discussion
    For those on a budget with OCC and prefer not to do Dual OCC. Here is a picture guide on how to route your catch can using one can. Route the PCV and Breather side to the OCC. Cap off the turbo intake if not recirculating. Dump to the ground if you're VTA or you can recirculate it...
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    Are you worried about finding holiday gifts? Or maybe you're just looking for an idea? CARiD has you covered with perfect gifts for the holiday season and beyond. At our website you will find many useful and WOW making products of any kind, starting with car and truck accessories and finishing...
  6. The Detailing Corner
    So I guess I should have done this before. I have had my car for 2 weeks now with half of the time it was raining so I never really thought about cleaning it up until now. This is my first car so I do not know all the steps to take (waxing, claying, etc) I live in an apartment so I cannot use...
  7. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Is there a guide explaining exactly which functionality is available with the UVO using USB and Bluetooth connections. I have an iPhone 4S. If I connect by Bluetooth then hands free, music playback and streaming work fine but music control (selecting songs, artists playlists etc) has to be...
  8. CARiD.com
    Hey guys! Winter holidays are around the corner – are you prepared? If you still have some wish lists to fulfill, be sure to check our Holiday Gift Guide - Gift Ideas for Christmas, Birthdays & Anniversaries! From stocking stuffers to exclusive gifts, we have lots of cool gift ideas for...
  9. Hybrids
    Hey guys... I was browsing Kia Tech yesterday and there was a linked PDF for the KOH Emergency Response Guide. I thought it may be helpful to share this..it's meant for those who tow/ respond to emergency situations, however it is helpful to know all this as an owner!* Here is some of what is...
  10. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I cant for the life of me find a step by step guide to install hids with relay specific to the optima. Ive used the search function and found nothing except one that isolates the hid kit from the stock wiring which involves splicing that i dont want to do. any help?
  11. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Anyone know where I can grab a repair guide for my '12 SX? You know how you can get one from AutoZone for other cars? That's the kind I want.
  12. DIY : Maintenance
    This is the official listed schedule from Kia, listed on KiaTechInfo.com. These are the maintenance items/intervals that are crucial to maintaining the warranty on your car. Some of these items can be done by yourself, using information found on this forum. This is the official Preferred...
  13. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hey guys lets make a list of the LED lights needed to replace the standard ones that came with the car. Please post exactly what you bought and if you have the web site link will be even better for the sake of the people that are really confused on what LED they need for the car (like me)...
  14. DIY Projects
    Two pics shows How much longer US version bumper rail than Kor and EU version. Blue one is mine which is US version and red mark shows how much you need to cut it. and Gary one is Korean version.
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