How much air should I put in my Kia Optima tires?
This tyre placard recommends a minimum tyre pressure of 34psi for the Kia Optima. On newer cars, the recommended pressure is most commonly listed on a sticker INSIDE the driver’s door. If there’s no sticker on the door, you can usually find the specs in the owner’s manual. Most passenger cars will recommend 32 to 35 psi in the tires when they’re cold.
Can I put 5W30 in my Kia Optima?
Kia Optima engines require oil that meets American Petroleum Institute (API) and International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) standards to maintain your warranty and ensure smooth engine operation. Most Optimas use either 5W-20 or 5W-30 oil. Kia has announced that 618160 vehicles have been affected by a Engine recall. Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.The 2011-2014 Kia Optima is reported to have a severe engine manufacturing issue, which may cause its bearings to wear prematurely. This may trigger uncontrollable engine seizing, which may increase the risk of crashes or collisions. A recall was issued in 2017 to help owners of the affected Optima units.