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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a white Optima 2014 and noticed that I have some small black spots that are not easy to wipe off on the quarter panels of my vehicle. What's the best way to remove these spots? Just wondering what has worked for everyone else. I guess this is what I get for being a white vehicle :)
  2. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So I was in a small accident today and rear ended someone at probably about 3-5mph. His car was fine we didn't even exchange info. But now I have a big hole in my bumper and a crack and one of the clips on the side broke off. Thankfully all the components are good. fog lights DRL and headlights...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I noticed this recently (besides the car being really dirty :P), not sure how it happened... :( When I press on that crack, the line is barely negligible. Any suggestions on what I can do to reseal it? Glue or some kind of adhesive?
  4. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I had been dealing with my check engine light popping on, had the codes checked and it kept coming back as a small evap leak. Everyone i brought it too said you need a new gas cap, bought one replaced it light was off a couple of days it came back on. Ok i though well i bought a universal cap...
  5. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I've had this tune on my 2016 Sorento 2.0 for a few days now. I also had the LAP3 uncle chip on the car for a couple of weeks earlier this year. Installation is similar between the two chips with the one difference being the harness. On the Bytetronik the ends are marked for MAP Manifold and...
  6. The Service Center
    So, I'm owning a Kia Optima with manual transmission, and recently I experienced somethings weird with the clutch pedal. When I was driving to work and pressed the clutch pedal down to shift gear, just as usual, I heard a loud noise of something snapping or breaking. Since then, the the clutch...
  7. Classified Forum
    Guys my dealer lost a part and of course nobody will admit to it.. The bad part is they can only get it by ordering the full upper inter cooler pipe.. It's the small metal plug thing that goes in the rubber grommet on the upper inter cooler bracket.. I have included a pick of it and Hopefully...
  8. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have noticed on several of the cars I have owned that there are two small strips of velcro on the trunk lid on the outer edges. Does anyone know what these are for? Don
  9. The Dealership
    Awhile back, I bought my Kia Optima EX Turbo 2013 from one of Greater Toronto Area dealership. When the deal was all done, they handled getting new license plate/sticker renewal stuff. When I checked the bill upon picking up the car, I found it a bit more than I expected. I called Service...
  10. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hello all, Here recently, I ran over a possum (he was way on the other side of the road, but he decided to take 1 hop at the right moment and boom). Ran over him on my front passenger. I pulled over and everything looked okay besides blood on the front bumper, however... he caused some slight...
  11. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Can someone tell me the purpose of this small light next to the dome lights? I looked in my owners manual but there is no mention of it.
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a small rattle seems like outside the cabin near the front of car only when car is accelerating from a stop. For example, I get to a stop sign and from 5-10 mph accelaration I here a slight rattle been bugging me! Happens every time I stop and go. I check my ark exhaust pipes nothing...
  13. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Every morning i wake up to find weird pattern of circles on my hood. like something was sitting on my hood and morning dew makes an impression of it?? idk. i'm guessing its something in the hood internally? Just wondering because i've never seen that on any other hood on any car.
  14. DIY Projects
    so I want to remove the bottom grill I was wondering if I need to remove the whole bumper or is there an easier way to do it? I saw a youtube video on how to remove the whole bumper and I notice there's a black panel lip thing. I was wondering if this is in a line with bottom grill because what...
  15. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Anyone have any tips for removing these? I'm not sure if it is rivets? If so I imagine would have to drill them out. Thanks!
  16. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey guys, Washed my car today, and noticed two very unnoticeable dents on the wheel arch, it is there, I can see it on certain angles, one bigger and one smaller, pretty sure it was the shopping cart incident few months back. I'm very OCD with my car, do you think I should have a body shop...
  17. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    What is the very small circle light in between the two map lights? It never used to be lit, and now it is always on.
  18. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hello all. I'm having a slight problem with my phone and the phone application in my Optima. When I first set everything up (synced bluetooth, downloaded phone contacts), everything was fine. The next day, I saw an error on the nav screen that said "a critical error has been encountered on this...
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