How often should you change the oil in a 2014 Kia Optima?
every 3,000-5,000 miles
Kia recommends getting your 2014 Kia Optima oil & filter changed every 3,000-5,000 miles, but it’s substantial to check your owner’s manual and with your dealer to find out the intervals that work substantial for your vehicle.
What kind of oil does a 2014 Kia Optima need?
SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil For better fuel economy , it is recommended to use SAE 5W-20. For better fuel economy , it is recommended to use SAE 5W-20. Capacity: 5.3 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
How much oil does a 2014 Kia Optima take?
The 2014 Kia Optima oil type and capacity iS5w-20 and 5.3 quarts for the 2.4 L engine. Your oil needs to be changed eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don’t change it, there will be problems with the engine.
How often does Kia Optima need an oil change?
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed one pint of oil every one thousand miles. The contact took the vehicle to walmart for an oil change and was informed that there was very little oil on the dipstick.
What’s the problem with my Kia Optima engine?
Bought my Kia 1� ago & always had a problem w/headlights always turning on & off when in auto mode. Trunk latch had to be replaced due latch not locking when trying to close trunk. Dealership said they get 20-30 latch issues w/my make & model of Kia every week. After vehicle starts car just dies & engine light comes on.
Where is Kia Optima dealership in Pendleton SC?
The vehicle was taken to Kia of anderson (5281 us-76, pendleton, SC 29670, (864) 328-0542) three times where they topped off the oil and added more oil. The dealer informed the contact to bring the vehicle back after one thousand miles.
What causes an oil leak in a Kia?
Over time, the contaminants in the oiling system cause the connecting rod bearings to fracture and spew large amounts of metal debris into the engine oil, which it cannot filter out to maintain necessary oil pressure.
What was the problem with my Kia Optima?
3 days ago – Have a 2013 Optima LX with 60k miles and was travelling from Phoenix, Az to Pittsburgh, Pa. and 3 hrs into the trip engine quit. Metal in oil filter.
How long does it take to replace a Kia Optima engine?
If it had “passed” the warranty is extended as there is a high chance you will have future engine failure. As someone posted previously, the backorder time for replacement is long, they are estimating 2-3 months based on previous orders.
When did the Kia Optima EX engine lock?
I own a 2013 Kia Optima ex my engine locked on sept 11th I towed it to car shop thinking I needed a started n i got the bad news then I call a Kia dealership and had it sent there after 4 days and misscommunication they gave me rental free the following week now it’s been almost two weeks and still haven’t heard from the dealership about my car
Can a Kia Optima be towed back to Flagstaff?
Towed 90 miles back to Flagstaff, Kia dealership has been fantastic. Looks like brand new engine will be installed. Kia covering out of “normal” trip expenses. Will have loaner and once car repaired will be shipped back to Pittsburgh. 13 people found this helpful.