20 Most Recent 2008 Kia Optima - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Depends on the color, if it is green then you want the old glycol. If it is orange then you want the dexicool style coolant. There is a yellow, universal coolant that is compatible with either that if there is any question I would suggest.

Read the owners manual!

code p0441 refers to evaporative emission (EVAP) system--incorrect flow detected====causes -hose connections ---intake leak---EVAP canister purge valve. Check for vacuum leaks including vacuum controls for the vents or replace the purge valve.

You change the front or upstream oxygen sensors,the ones closest to the motor at 100,000 miles or if they fail before Use a 22mm wrench or O2 Socket that fits your application The rear Monitor Sensors can stay until they fail

Loose or corroded battery cables, Loose fan belt not turning alternator fast enough, Bad alternator, check the battery with a Voltmeter, voltage with engine stopped. should be slightly over 12V Start engine and check again.. shoiuld be over 14V. this is if the alternator is putting out a charge. Chech the output at the alternator. the BATT connection. usually a larger red wire. should be 14V+ with engine running. Since the A/C works fine with the engine running.. I would have the battery checked.. sounds like bad battery.

Hi if none of your brake lights are working then this points towards the brake light switch failing, its not expensive to buy and will only take 30min ti fit by someone who knows what their doing.

the brake light switch is located at the back of the brake pedal and its right at the very top of the pedal its a bit hard to get to but if you have a close look at the brake pedal you should just about see it its right at the very top and at the back of the pedal you should then see the switch with a couple of wires going to it.

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Ok this is what needs to be checked for this issue the range switch - it will run about 250 parts and labor the shift interlock - about 150 parts and labor .

it is a recall from kia they will replace something in your steering wheel call the kia motors i had mine done for free because its a recall thats why your light is on a pin went nad they need to replace it call them