What kind of gas does a Kia Optima LX take?
Regular unleaded
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Injection System | Gasoline Direct Injected | Gasoline Direct Injected |
| Fuel tank capacity (gal.) | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Emission Control System | WCC + UCC | WCC + UCC |
| Fuel Requirement | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) |
What kind of fuel does a Kia Optima use?
Kia Optima: Fuel requirements. Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Do you top off after refueling Kia Optima?
Do not “top off” after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling. Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate. Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.
Can a Kia Seltos be used with unleaded fuel?
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling. Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified.
Can a Kia fuel tank valve be replaced?
So you might contact Kia and ask them if the tank has that valve. It is possible that the valve is damaged or otherwise ineffective. It is most likely that the only way to replace the valve is to install a new fuel tank ($537 plus 1.8 hours of labor).
Kia Optima: Fuel requirements. Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Do not “top off” after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling. Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate. Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.
Are there any problems with a 2004 Kia Optima?
116,000 miles. Never been on long trips except 2. Drove it easy, local. Had problems after it was 8-10 yrs. #1 electrical, windows, radio, cd..Sensor s go bad..Never buy this unless you are Super Mechanic and have nothing to do. # 2 alernators (yes 3). Evap, etc. Avoid it
Is the Kia Optima a good car to buy?
It’s nice and fast, gets you from point a to point B no problem. It’s fun to drive, and it’s got a lot of room for passengers. The stereo system is phenomenal, and the gas mileage (even with a bad exhaust pipe) is still great. Only a few cons – The car is rather loud when the exhaust is broken.