How do you change transmission fluid in a Kia Optima?
Remove the floor jack and slide a drain pan under the car. Position the drain pan under the transmission pan located under the car on the driver’s side. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug, if equipped, from the pan using a socket and ratchet. Allow the fluid to completely drain into the pan.
Where can I get Trans fluid for my Kia?
You can only get KIA trans fluid at a dealer, the autoparts store “compatible” fluids are not. They will cause a problem down the road. Being down that much I would not drive it, if the clutches do not hold due to low pressure you can spin then (slipping) and damage them pretty quickly from overheating or glazing.
How to check and fill automatic transmission fluid?
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Do you need GDS for Hyundai transmission fluid?
You do need the vehicle level so if you can get close you can have a shop adjust the level on a lift. Use Hyundai/KIA fluid only, anything else will cause shifting issues down the road. The GDS is the HYUNDAI/KIA scantool that allows you to read the oil temp for proper level as the fluid expands.
Remove the floor jack and slide a drain pan under the car. Position the drain pan under the transmission pan located under the car on the driver’s side. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug, if equipped, from the pan using a socket and ratchet. Allow the fluid to completely drain into the pan.
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You can only get KIA trans fluid at a dealer, the autoparts store “compatible” fluids are not. They will cause a problem down the road. Being down that much I would not drive it, if the clutches do not hold due to low pressure you can spin then (slipping) and damage them pretty quickly from overheating or glazing.
How do you test SP3 transmission fluid level?
Slide the drain pan and all tools out from under the car. Lift the car off the jack stands with a floor jack and remove the stands. Lower the car to the ground. Insert a funnel in the dipstick tube and add 3.5 quarts of SP3 transmission fluid. Test-drive and recheck the fluid level with the engine hot.
Why did my Kia Optima go into limp mode?
Dropped it off at the dealer and was informed that they had to replace the trans oil temp sensor. Noticed transmission fluid leaking. Took the car in, and they ended up having to replace the entire transmission due to a misaligned bushing. 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD Transmission went into limp mode. No codes set.
What kind of transmission does Kia Optima have?
192-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD solenoid in transmission went bad car didn’t shift right. turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD I was occasionally experiencing rough/clunky shifts a few days before, and just prior to the check engine light coming on.
What are the problems with the Kia Optima?
Engine seems unusually loud and buzzy during acceleration. Dealer test drove and examined onboard diagnostic computer information. They admit engine sounds unusually noisy, but claimed that they were unable to find anything unusual otherwise.
How do you replace transmission pan in Kia Optima?
Remove the 10 mm pan bolts that attach the transmission pan to the transmission. If your Optima is not equipped with a drain plug, remove the bolts slowly to avoid spilling transmission fluid as the pan is loosened. Remove the bolts starting at one corner and allow the fluid to drain into the pan before removing the final bolt.
Dropped it off at the dealer and was informed that they had to replace the trans oil temp sensor. Noticed transmission fluid leaking. Took the car in, and they ended up having to replace the entire transmission due to a misaligned bushing. 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD Transmission went into limp mode. No codes set.
What kind of transmission problem does Kia Optima have?
Throttle Assembly has failed and took three days to get a replacement. 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD Car told me to pull over.
How many repair TRIPS does a Kia Optima have?
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. 154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD