Maintenance

Engine compartment
Maintenance services
Owner maintenance
Maintenance schedule
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items Engine oil
Engine coolant
Brake/clutch fluid
Power steering fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid Washer fluid
Parking brake
Air cleaner
Wiper blades
Battery
Tires and wheels
Fuses
Appearance care
Emission control system

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By the numbers
The Kia Optima is a five-seat mid-size segment passenger car that has an interior that the EPA will probably consider a full size interior. Longer, lower and wider than the vehicle it replaces, it ...

THE VERDICT
Kia won’t release pricing for the Optima for another few weeks, but we’re assured it will come in at under $20,000 to start and we expect it to undercut (slightly) the Sonata, which starts at ...

Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minute ...