Maintenance
Maintenance services
Maintenance schedule
Owner maintenance
Engine compartment
Engine oil
Engine cooling system
Brake fluid
Drive belts
Power steering
Automatic transaxle
Lubricants and fluids
Air cleaner
Climate control air filter
Wiper blades
Battery
Tires and wheels
Lubricant specifications
Exterior care
Interior car
See also:
Safety-Minded
As with the rest of the Kia line-up, the 2009 Kia Optima is equipped with
many safety features as standard equipment. This includes six airbags (dual
advanced front and front-seat mounted side as ...
Emergency starting
Connecting jumper cables
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting pr ...
Additional Horsepower
The 2.4-liter 161-horsepower 4-cylinder engine has gained 23 horsepower from
the early-2006 model and provides good acceleration below 60 mph—but average
performance above that speed. The 2.7-li ...


