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  1. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    Hey everyone, Just had the intake hose recall done on my 2016 SX. Thought it would just be a precautionary measure. The tech walked me into the service area, and showed me how the hose had actually melted and broke off where it connects to the turbo. He seemed pretty surprised. Glad I had it...
  2. Engine and Technical Discussion
    When my 14 optima is up to operating temp, the upper radiator hose is extremely hard. I don't have any issues with overheating or smelling coolant. The reason I ask is that I have a 14 sorento with the v6 and the upper hose doesn't get as hard. Still able to squeeze it.. Is this normal for the...
  3. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hey everyone, thanks in advance! I have a 2013 optima hybrid and the car started getting hot out of no where. I opened the hood and noticed a hose that had been torn apart and everything was wet in the area. Im not great with cars, but was able to figure out it was the inlet heater hose going...
  4. The Service Center
    Went to the dealership and found out I have a leak in this hose. or this for less https://www.amazon.com/UAC-HA-111434.../dp/B00SLKXOSQ I'm primarily curious if it's a repair I can/should do. I can see the part I need to replace fairly easily and it looks like I'd need to remove a few things in...
  5. DIY Projects
    hey fello Optima folks live in Canada so been looking at Canadian Tire and Amazon website but not realy sure what the best suggest hose is for my ADD W1 Catch Can. i see Transmission Cooler hose from Hayden and Transmission Engine Oil Hose from Derale i know i want 3/8 fitting. Canadian Tire...
  6. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Anyone ever thought of this? I've seen it done on other cars in the past. But my only concern is 9/10 times your radiator hoses are bent/formed to fit.. And I know I won't be able to find those that are clear. So I'm unsure if the clear ones would work then. Just a random idea I had at work...
  7. Engine and Technical Discussion
    It's sticking under my car and I've never seen it under there. I thought maybe its for the AC drip but when I turned on AC it drips closer to the rear. ---------- Post added at 06:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:59 PM ----------
  8. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey guys - quick question.. I bought a custom intake for my turbo that has the re circulation hose deleted, so there are only 2 hose connectors on the intake pipe. I will be having the shop fabricate new metal connectors and I figured I would have them make an additional one to accommodate the...
  9. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Looking to pick up an OCC finally and wondering what the diameter was of that PCV hose. Couldn't seem to find a definitive answer on hmaservice or via search. I imagine if I don't pick up a can made for this car specifically (like the one Saikou has), I'm going to have to be careful that I get...
  10. Engine and Technical Discussion
    can anyone confirm the hose size used on the passenger PCV side of the valve cover and the hose used on the drivers side vent ? I can check later but wanted to order some goodies today I was searching around some catch can threads but didn't quickly find what I was looking for 1/2" ID for...
  11. The Detailing Corner
    Can anyone recommend a good non-kink hose? I am fed up with this POS kinking hose that I bought cheap at Lowes last year! I see some brands say "non-kinking" but then you read the reviews and people say they still kink. Anyone have any good suggestions? Thanks.
  12. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Killerglass makes custom glass radiator hoses. Killerglass, Hi Performance Glass Personally I think they are stunning. I was wondering what you guys thought. I know its a fairly large mod... A bit expensive... And its really only for looks... If enough people are interested, they will make...
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