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What's going on everyone, my Optima is ready for its first oil change and I'm curious what type of oil to use, we're entering the winter months here in Ohio so I was curious what weight of oil to use and do you use different weight oils for the winter and summer months? I tried searching this...

I am considering getting the brand new Kia ECU that is then tuned by blood type racing. I just wanted to find out from anybody that has gone this route what the pros and cons are as it pertains to: does it change the miles on the odometer when installed and then back to previous mileage when...

Does anyone know what the difference is between the Type 1 LED Tail Lights and Type 2 LED Tail lights for the 2016-2018 Optimas?

I have 2011 Kia optima and my steering wheels has been fading for a while. I purchased after market leather steering wheel cover from Alibaba and it was made for my specific car. Installation was pain in the ass. but I'm decently happy with the result. 1. Clean the wheel with windex, 409...

Hello everyone, I finally received my Optima SW. It's a 2016 (oct 31st 2016) model and had 50km on the clock when I bought it. Since Sept 19th it's mine and has now run about 1800 km Here are some pics after the 1st detailing session (removal of light washbay scratches and haze)...

I have a problem with my lights one of them is not the same colour One it's like red vs the oem Is it because I need a new light?

I was backing up and hit something..... that ended up breaking a flange that my rear mudguards attach to. The plastic that I am talking about is the WHOLE back panel. I need to know what type of plastic is used, so I can buy the correct glue (or epoxy) Thank You

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...

So basically long story short i cracked my default 2013 SXL grill, needed a replacement so I went to you guys to find me nice grills, ended up falling in love with this one : 2011-2013 Optima-K5 Grill - Type MR - Shark Racing end up buying it, and every body shop I have brought it to has told...

This thread is not for full or part-time detailers to promote a brand. Vehicle owners should however be able to make a brand mention if they have or currently are using these newer products. Can anyone shed light on claims of any of these similar technologies and can they do more harm than...

Hey guys ... so I just installed my Injen intake on my 13 sxl. Hope it works right cut the ******* that sold it to me didn't send a couple screws and is missing a clamp. But anyway, now I want to install this bov I've had lying around for years. It's a Greddy type RS. Has a blue discharge...

Hey guys i'm looking for the push type fastners that's used on our trunk hinge cover. I found the part number :86155-2H100 and i ordered the ones from...

This is a little overdue, but it's worth providing potential future customers of Karbon Koncepts. While I've read numerous, old praises of their server, I wonder if their emblem situation had been the start of a downfall in service. After having been allowed to order a product they didn't have...

Hi All, I have a UK spec optima Tech 2 and really want to install a HID kit on the dipped beam. unfortunately the bulbs that are currently installed are H7 and they way they fit in is that they are secured by a plastic adaptor which locks the bulb into place instead of the metal spring which...

Hello, on my 2014 optima "sx" the type "b" smart key assembly keeps falling apart?? I keep two house keys on a key ring in the slot on the mechanical key, when carrying the smart key , the smart key body will come apart from the mechanical key, and fall to the ground, if not noticed i would...

So i got bored and instead of doing homework like i should, i decided to youtube and stumbled up on this video: I think I'm 2nd and 3rd... While I do have mods... I'm going with mods that make it pretty much look like SX-L model, not aftermarket... this girl seems to have some hatred for...

Happy to introduce to the Optima Forums, the: Roadruns Version 2 Front Grille (BUY NOW) Description: Available in both Matte finish or Gloss finish. Fairly simple installation Includes "R" Emblem on grille Vehicle Applications: 2011-2013 Kia Optima (All Models) THANK YOU FOR LOOKING!

Reading the owner's manual and it says the bulb type (low beam) is H118B. So I can only use this exact type? Or will others work like the H11 or H11B? FYI: High beam says H1L/H7L and fog lamps are H8L/LED