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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a 2013 optima Ex. I purchased the car three years ago used and it came with aftermarket 35w HIDs for low beam as well as the fog lights. They both worked fine up until last year - the fog lights both went out at the same time and I haven’t got power back to them since. I called the one...
  2. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Does anyone know if the OEM struts made for Korean model optimas will fit on the American as well? I’ve seen people on here that made the opposite work but not sure if this will work. I have the opportunity to get a set of brand new Korean struts for really cheap and would be nice if it was...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hello , I’m looking to upgrade my brakes on my 2013 Kia Optima EX. I’ve seen alot of people use the XG350 on there cars. I haven’t been able to find a clear answer if that mod will only work on sxl models or if I can do it on my EX. If it will work on my ex I just need to get sxl front rotors...
  4. Engine and Technical Discussion
    So my 2013 Kia Opt8ma seized while doing like 65 on the freeway! Out of nowhere!!! I love my car I never had problems with it before only problem I had was that my car would say there's 40 miles left of gas and it would just cut off like it ran out of gas as soon as I would put gas in the car it...
  5. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey everyone. I've been looking and looking for a way to either modify or update the navigation/maps in my wife's 2013 Optima. The maps are severely outdated. The only options I've seen are through KIA to order new releases each time they are released. That seems a little extreme to hold your...
  6. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I recently had 4 new continental DSW’s mounted / balanced and an alignment done on my ‘13 optima The guy let me know he did the alignment as good as he could but there were some issues and he supposedly couldn’t get it “perfect” Can you guys take a look at the printout and let me know what...
  7. The Service Center
    2013 Kia Optime EX 2.4L non-hybrid 114k miles from Ohio So I tried to replace my thermostat and it’s leaking from the thermostat housing cover (#22 on picture) at the bottom of it. I tried two new thermostat/gaskets and even the old one, still leaking. I was replacing this preventatively since...
  8. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a 2013 EX with the full size factory navigation head unit and infinity sound system - These days the NaV and uvo system has become pretty obsolete and is very laggy. I’d like to upgrade it with something real nice that also has wireless apple car play. What head units have people...
  9. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a 2013 Kia Optima. I bought used and it already had HIDs installed when I got it for the low beams and fog lights. I know the low beams do have projectors but I’m curious does the 2013 EX come stock with HIDS or does it use regular H11b halogens and the projectors are more just for...
  10. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey there , I have a 13 optima EX as most of you know stock tire size is 215/55R/17. I’ve found a deal on a few different size tires for my car specifically a tire that’s 215/60R/17. I’m wondering if something Like that would work on my car without causing any issues besides maybe a slight...
  11. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    So I have a 2013 optima EX. From my understanding this year and model does not come with HIDs stock but they do have the right type of head light housing that won’t blind people if you choose to use HIDs/LEDs ? I believe they are projectors ? What type of lighting comes stock in my car ? For...
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi this is my first post but hoping somebody can give me a little bit of info. I have a 2013 Kia Optima EX. Have had some trouble with the backup camera witch I know is pretty common. I’ve replaced it with OEM twice now over the last 4 years. This time I decided against spending a couple hundred...
  13. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Kia replaced my turbo feel line last week on my 2013 Optima SXL (65,000 mi). But immediately after picking up the car I was again smelled the burned oil odor from my vents and has happenened randomly since, but now it is also leaking oil again as before, just after 3-4 days. Think it was...
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