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  1. The Service Center
    Just thought I'd list more problems with the '11 EX-T, now at 154,000 miles. Been down this road before on other vehicles, but posted as they may be found useful in the future. New tires, alignment done, received a call, left front negative camber so need to install example...
  2. Vendor Deals
    It's been another busy week, so we're bringing you the latest automotive-centric deals all in one lump this week. Deals on Jeep Upgrades from Morris 4x4 in the 12 Days of Building Sale Save Up To 55% on Craftsman Automotive Tools These Are The Best Books for The Car Lover on Your...
  3. Vendor Deals
    It's still morning and the Black Friday deals keep coming! Here's what we've spotted for you this morning. DEWALT tools and tool kits, prices dropped by up to 50% for another 16 hours or so. (Read more info on the deal here) And Graco car seats and other baby products are on sale...
  4. Vendor Deals
    They might as well call it Black Friday Week, because the deals are booming. We've been covering as much as we can over on Autoguide.com, but here are the deal worth checking out so far: Save On Philips and HELLA replacement headlight bulbs...
  5. Vendor Deals
    Our AutoGuide edit team is scouring the web ahead of Black Friday, and the first batch of deals is already here. Check out our 5 favorites at the link below, and keep an eye out all next week, as Amazon and other retailers are rolling out more and more deals that'll be worth a second look. Word...
  6. Vendor Deals
    Because it's Friday, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite automotive/DIY/tool deals we spotted over the course of the week. Tools and tires were the big winners, though we also spotted a massive out-of-category deal that we opted to share at the bottom of this list. 64% OFF...
  7. Vendor Deals
    Wrapping up the day we spotted another lighting deal, this time on LED light bars designed with the off-road enthusiast in mind. the 31" curved bar has an output of 180W, and is designed with some serious heat sink fins to keep the LED nodes cool and extend their lifespan. Learn more at the...
  8. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I purchased a $30 item to turn LED tail lights into turn signals. I never understood why auto manufacturers put old style amber turns with LED brake/parking lights . Anyhow the vids and pics are below. If you do this mod the left side has two brake wires (pink) and the turn is white. You will...
  9. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hi all. I am noticing what I can best describe as a “flutter sound” when I am driving 45 or more mph. This when I am at a constant speed, such as driving down the highway and best heard when pushing the gas pedal and the rpms between 2000-4000. I do not hear the sound at idle, low speeds, or in...
  10. Hybrids
    So my Kia Optima hybrid is done 162000 Had 2 transmissions it’s on it 3rd one. Engine blew up Apparently oil pump stopped working and the piston Bering’s in the engine seized after the oil stopped. Very I’m unhappy about the situation. Got that Engine warning two weeks ago went to the...
  11. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I purchased a 2012 Kia Optima Sx about a month ago and I need help modding it. I like to do the cheap and easy things first since I am a college student and don't have all the money in the world, although i wish i did. The first thing I did when I got my car was blacking out the taillights. I...
  12. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    So experimented more with the Rustoleum Peel Coat. This one was a bigger project then the Fender Vents so enlisted my dad for some help. After seeing the black Peel Coat on the car, I might actually have my dad paint the parts with black paint. The reason being, the front of the car gets the...
  13. Hybrids
    Dear forum members.. I wanted some opinions on the following observation..\ After years of enjoyment derived from my 2012 KOH, I decided to switch to an EX 2014 with more updated features and a sunroof. to my GREAT SURPRISE, I find the 2014 sluggish, less economical on gas and has an HORRENDOUS...
  14. New Member Introductions
    I just posted my introduction but can't edit it. A little more info on myself.... I'm Dave. I Live in Las Vegas and cars are my #1 passion. Although I don't own a Kia, I appreciate all cars. Cliffs from other post: Registered to research engine problems as my mom's engine seized on Tuesday...
  15. New Member Introductions
    Greetings all, My name is Jaymes and I'm new here. I've found this forum extremely helpful in the past, and now have a problem I simply can't find a solution for. I own a stock 2013 Optima SXL in titanium gray, and I love it. I plan on driving this car until the wheels fall off. I reside in...
  16. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hi Yall So the other day, was pondering about the honk sound every time we lock our doors with the FOB key on our LX. I know that the other higher trim models (EX/SX-L) have that luxury sounding "cheerping" sound every time they unlock/lock doors. Is there an OEM part to change the sounder...
  17. New Member Introductions
    Nick name: Tugboat Joined a while back and have enjoyed reading and learning concerning the Optima. I have enjoyed my 2012 Optima EX for about 18 months. I live in central Florida enjoy riding motorcycles and spending time with my girl. ---------- Post added 08-20-2016 at 04:20 PM ----------...
  18. New Member Introductions
    Name/Nickname: Rob Location: SoCal I stumbled onto this website when trying to diagnose a check engine light that produced error code: P0087 "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low" on my 2012 Kia Optima EX GDI 2.4L problem. After searching these forums and talking to my mechanic I think the culprit...
  19. DIY Projects
    I wanted a FULL LED roof spoiler and couldn't find one, so I made my own. Here are some pics of it mocked up. Spoiler (ebay) around $40 40inch red LED strip (Superbrightleds) $17 Plastic molding (home depot) $5 I'll post more pics later on if yall are interested. 2013 SX btw
  20. Pictures and Videos
    Few weeks back, I traded in my 2 1/2 year old '14 Metal Bronze Optima EX and for my third Optima in 5 years, finally got my hands on a turbo. It's a '16 SWP SX-T Launch Edition and I'm LOVING it. Not going to mod too crazy, but I plan on doing some window tints, roof spoiler, trunk chrome...
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