Why did my Kia Optima turn off?
The most common reason that a vehicle shuts off when driving is a lack of fuel. The most likely cause is an empty fuel tank aided by a fuel gauge that’s not as accurate as it looks. Even if it says there is fuel in there, bang on the tank.
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.
What to do when your Kia Optima needs an oil change?
Continuous contact with USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water. Keep all engine oil out of the reach of children. Warm the engine up for a few minutes and then turn it off. Remove the oil filler cap.
What kind of engine does a Kia Optima have?
There are three different performance flavors for the Optima–all including a four-cylinder engine under the hood–and each of them caters to a different type of driver. Base cars have a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with direct injection, 200 horsepower and just a touch of unremarkable noise and vibration when it’s wound out.
What’s the gas mileage on a 2013 Kia Optima?
The 2013 Optima Hybrid is one of the vehicles found to have overstated fuel-economy numbers. The EPA on a confirmation check found the Optima Hybrid’s actual tested fuel economy to be 34/39 mpg or 36 mpg combined–1 mpg below the 37 mpg Combined and 35/40-mpg numbers originally reported.
What causes Kia Optima to shake when idle?
Spark Plug Wires – While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Optima happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle. Here’s a great video on how to diagnose bad plug wires with a multimeter. 2. Vacuum Leak
Are there any recalls on the 2013 Kia Optima?
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
What are the O2 sensors on a Kia Optima?
The oxygen sensors that are equipped in your Kia Optima are responsible for monitoring the exhaust to help the ECU determine the correct air/fuel mixture. Of all the sensors equipped in your vehicle, the O2 sensors may have it the hardest. They deal with super hot exhaust that can cover them in deposits that can leave them ineffective.