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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:40:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: Oil in spark plugs 2013 kia optima]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Once a month I have to change my spark plugs because my engine oil saturates my sparks plugs and causes my engine to stop with only a car jerking warning. Its like your running out of gas. So in order to keep my car running I change my spark plugs once a month. . I've taken it to Kia, they said replace engine. Other than this problem my car runs great. Also car loses oil</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:20:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: about replacing the wastegate actuator.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello!! my names Gregory Klein and i purchased a special edition Optima K5 and i am DIYing the waste-gate actuator but i currently cannot find any information on the steps on replacing the part. I just didint want to start doing it without my research first. Thank you!!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:30:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: What sensor causes this error?]]></title>
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<p><strong>I have redacted the VIN, nothing more</strong></p>

<p>So this issue is not new - the last time it occurred on this car, the mirror was known bad and apparently at the time, intermittent until it hard failed. I replaced the mirror with an aftermarket part and it was good for ~2-3 months after calibration, but the issue has come back. I scanned it, cleared it and outside of the known TPMS codes which persist because at the time I forgot about it, the ADAS code is persistent.</p>

<p>The only other thing I can think here is with the C207354 code coming back is the bumper sensor is at fault. Looking for a second opinion.</p>

<p>⟐ Commented March 01, 2026 at 21:15 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:15:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: المصباح الأمامي الذي يتم تشغله بواسطة فرامل اليد ف]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>المصباح الأمامي الموصل مع فرامل اليد</p>

<p>⟐ Commented March 01, 2026 at 17:36 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:36:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2016-Present Kia Optima: How to fix windows not working but hear noises inside the door.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The 4 windows stopped working altogether, and when I press the window buttons, I can hear a sound as if it's trying to roll them up or down, but they just don't move</p>

<p>⟐ Answer edited February 13, 2026 at 3:24 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:24:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: Car won't start]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><code><strong>I changed the starter in my Kia optima and now it won't start it does not have any power to the ignition fuse in the cab and it's barely getting just a little bit of fire to the starter and to the relay what would that be</strong></code></p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:49:05 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2016-Present Kia Optima: How to change ball bearings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My ball bearings need too be replaced.  Can you tell me how to change them?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented December 27, 2025 at 0:02 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:02:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2006-2010 Kia Optima: تصليح الفنس او تنظيف الفنس Repairing or cleaning the fan]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>طريقة تنظيف الفنس واخراجه  من المحرك</p>

<p>Translation Arabic - English</p>

<p>Repairing or cleaning the fan</p>

<p>How to clean the fan and remove it from the engine</p>

<p>⟐ Commented November 26, 2025 at 17:14 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:14:11 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2006-2010 Kia Optima: Bypass pulley or shorter belt?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I have an 08 Kia Optima. My AC compressor pulley is warped and hitting up against the AC compressor. Is there a shorter belt I can get that will bypass the AC compressor pulley or do I need to get a bypass pulley?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented October 04, 2025 at 8:26 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:26:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: How to tell if my alternator is whining and going out?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My car is making a funny whining nose and lagging. I've checked the cram shaft sensor all good. Also changed oil and filter along with cleaning air filter.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:44:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: Repair following pack rat damage]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Pack rats damaged my forward camshaft position sensor connector (wire bundle side.) I have replaced it, inspected the engine and found no further physical damage. I believe a short occurred when trying to start the car before I realized the rat damage. After the repair, the car will still not start. Currently looking for my code scanner. No fuses blown. Any suggestions?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:52:29 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2016-Present Kia Optima: Why is my kia misfiring?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I have codes P2017 and P2008</p>

<p>⟐ Answered June 12, 2025 at 17:56 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:56:11 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2001-2005 Kia Optima: What tools do I need to fix my brakes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I need a tool guide what tools to do front brakes</p>

<p>⟐ Answered May 18, 2025 at 16:51 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 16:51:34 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: Is this the oil sensor? Confirmation.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The car is throwing oil level lights periodically while the car is in motion. I did the usual checks where I checked for codes (none), then tried contact cleaner on the connectors under the engine to see if maybe oil caused a bad connection.</p>

<p>I say this because since this one has the TGDI 2L Theta II it has some possible oil consumption issuses. However it is very little and only really shows when you do the oil changes so I do not think the oil is low as when I have checked it is always full or near full with little to no loss in oil capacity.</p>

<p>At this point I am pretty sure it’s the oil sensor given I checked the levels multiple times, found no codes and cleaned the contacts with contact cleaner on both ends.</p>

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<p>I already have a <a href="https://www.kiapartsnow.com/genuine/kia-sensor-assy-oil~392203c100.html?vin=&amp;make=Kia&amp;model=Optima&amp;year=2015&amp;submodel=US%20Georgia%20Made&amp;extra1=&amp;extra2=&amp;filter=(02=L5;03=G)" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">source for the part</a> so finding it is not an issue. I just need to confirm I have the right location. If there wasn't some residual short block warranty on this thing since it's a Theta II 2L, I'd have sourced it aftermarket.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted March 30, 2025 at 15:11 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 15:11:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: Double (red,yellow,green) grid on display]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>2013 optima… replaced reverse camera, now have picture but also have two grids on screen…?????</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted September 30, 2024 at 6:21 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:21:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: How many miles needed to make sure the TPMS light stays off?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<blockquote class="featured"><p><strong>HEADS UP: Don't reset the TPMS system unless you are comfortable with the error not coming back! I didn't see any trouble data, so I didn't mind trying with caution.</strong></p></blockquote>

<p>Due to a TPMS issue, I had to check what was causing it. I found an error related to the RF sensor (DTC C1313), but when I looked at the live data, I saw that the sensor was talking to the car. Because I saw communication and tire pressure, I reset the TPMS DTCs <strong>(WITH THE CAUTION IT MAY COME BACK AND TO BE CAREFUL)</strong>.<br />The good thing is the error did not come back within ~10-15 minutes of other troubleshooting related to other issues with the car off and on, but in park.</p>

<p>To make sure the RF TPMS sensor isn't bad, how many miles do you need to put on these Kias to trigger the error again (if it comes back)? At this point, I think it may be better to replace the sensor to be safe, but we went this way because it's something that will be addressed within the next tire rotation if it comes back; the reset approach is being taken to see if we get lucky and it lost communication too long. I also left a copy of the report noting the issue so the bad sensor is known.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted September 27, 2024 at 13:19 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:19:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: Crankshaft Sensor location in my 2011 Kia Optima LX]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Location of the Crankshaft Sensor in my 2011 Kia Optima LX.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted September 20, 2024 at 9:14 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:14:10 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: Service manual on suspension]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I need prints and troubleshooting info on 2013 kia optima. The 2.4l sedan.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted September 20, 2024 at 9:14 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:14:09 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011-2015 Kia Optima: After one day my car doesn’t turn on and my radio stopped working]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>So one day i was trying to turn on my car it wouldn’t so i jump start it and turned on i have replaced battery and alternator 3 times and it keeps happening the second time I jump start it my radio lost power I bought another radio and doesn’t power one</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted September 20, 2024 at 9:14 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:14:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2016-Present Kia Optima: Why is my kia misfiring]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>2016 kia optima fe keeps  Throwing code p0302  I keep changing out the spark plugs 3 different times now why what could be the issue?</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted September 13, 2024 at 6:06 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:06:11 -0700</pubDate>
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