# \#optima **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/optima/293.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Put new tires on back of car. Can't use or difficult to use hand pump. WHY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-new-tires-on-back-of-car-cant-use-or-difficult-to-use-hand-pump-why/198588)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-new-tires-on-back-of-car-cant-use-or-difficult-to-use-hand-pump-why/198588 "2025-01-10T22:14:54Z")
I have a RAV4 2015 and wife Kia Optima 2016. I have a schwinn bike pump in each trunk to fill tires (especially if on the road). The pump works on my RAV no problem. Last tire change was in 2021. The optima had 7 yr tire… --- ## [CARFAX - Not Actual Mileage Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-not-actual-mileage-fix/159426)
**Author:** [@Dlamz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dlamz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-not-actual-mileage-fix/159426 "2023-09-25T00:21:29Z")
I bought a low mileage vehicle last year with 29000 miles. However, the title was branded Not Actual Mileage because the guy I bought the car from checked the wrong box when he got his title. I applied for a correction a… --- ## [Train chugging noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/train-chugging-noise/191297)
**Author:** [@rebecca.us.com\_185750](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebecca.us.com_185750)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/train-chugging-noise/191297 "2023-06-25T21:09:52Z")
Thankyou for the help --- ## [Troubleshooting 13 Kia Optima Ex - Engine Codes/Fuel issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-13-kia-optima-ex-engine-codes-fuel-issue/189473)
**Author:** [@phillyoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phillyoe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-13-kia-optima-ex-engine-codes-fuel-issue/189473 "2023-03-07T21:52:12Z")
2013 Kia Optima Ex 139,000 Looking for suggestions on where to go next for fixing my car. Issues started with the vehicle stalling after re-fueling the car. Whether I fill it up all the way or any amount, the car will … --- ## [2015 Kia Optima Hybrid engine light & HEV light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-hybrid-engine-light-hev-light/114599)
**Author:** [@LiliaSiers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LiliaSiers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-hybrid-engine-light-hev-light/114599 "2022-12-27T17:36:43Z")
2015 Kia Optima Hybrid - Engine light will come on and then the HEV light will come on. When lights are on and you stop the car and then try to press gas car lags until you press the gas almost to the floor. It will the… --- ## [Temporary Low Beam solution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-low-beam-solution/187819)
**Author:** [@Mocky80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mocky80)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-low-beam-solution/187819 "2022-12-08T22:44:26Z")
Is there a temporary low beam headlamp diy? My elec harness to headlamp is melted…light is not working and I can’t get into service dept for 10 days. And at that point they are only inspecting it again. Any suggestions? --- ## [Car overheating only on long drives and after being driven for 20-30min+](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-only-on-long-drives-and-after-being-driven-for-20-30min/186110)
**Author:** [@kiacadenza16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiacadenza16)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-only-on-long-drives-and-after-being-driven-for-20-30min/186110 "2022-09-05T18:08:04Z")
My 2016 Kia Cadenza overheats after driving it for over 30 min. never on idle. About 3 weeks ago i felt that my AC would stop working mid ride after taking it to 2 different mechanics i was told i would need a new compr… --- ## [Gas in oil - Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-in-oil-kia-optima/184177)
**Author:** [@Herpderp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herpderp)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-in-oil-kia-optima/184177 "2022-05-22T19:56:52Z")
My 2013 Optima (2.4L GDI) has recently started getting gas in the oil. I noticed it because my oil pressure light started flickering one day, I checked the oil and the level was way above the F mark and it smelled strong… --- ## [Check engine light keeps throwing small evap leak code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-keeps-throwing-small-evap-leak-code/181164)
**Author:** [@spackle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spackle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-keeps-throwing-small-evap-leak-code/181164 "2021-12-12T06:50:25Z")
Hi. I have a 2016 Kia Optima. A couple months ago, the check engine light came on and I checked it with my OBDII. It said my car had a small evap leak. I researched it and found that the cheapest and easiest fix woul… --- ## [2006 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima/177406)
**Author:** [@Billysinko93\_175721](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billysinko93_175721)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima/177406 "2021-06-22T05:56:29Z")
Hey guys i have a 2006 kia optima, and when idling for about 3-4 minutes white smoke starts to come out my tail pipe, or when im idling at a red light, but the car isnt over heating or losing any coolant. Does anyone thi… --- ## [2015 Kia Optima - should be recalled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-should-be-recalled/176817)
**Author:** [@defectiveantennacover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/defectiveantennacover)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-should-be-recalled/176817 "2021-05-18T23:57:54Z")
2015 Shark Fin all the screws are sheared off fell off could have killed someone on the freeway this should be a urgent recall due to safety issues it is defective. --- ## [2016 kia optima headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-headlight/176727)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-headlight/176727 "2021-05-12T15:56:47Z")
I have a 2016 kia optima. It was crushed by a tractor trailor when the driver backed up at a light and pushed the whole front end in. Anyway, 2 new headlight assemblies were installed by the collision repair place. I’m a… --- ## [2016 Kia Optima knocked in neutral, now won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-knocked-in-neutral-now-won-t-start/172698)
**Author:** [@RubyJHood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RubyJHood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-knocked-in-neutral-now-won-t-start/172698 "2020-11-27T01:52:17Z")
I was driving high speed accidental knock the car in neutral now it want start --- ## [2009 Kia Optima running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-optima-running-rough/171017)
**Author:** [@Jp37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jp37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-optima-running-rough/171017 "2020-10-09T17:28:17Z")
Check engine light cane on and running rough --- ## [KIA Class action lawsuit letter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-class-action-lawsuit-letter/169300)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-class-action-lawsuit-letter/169300 "2020-08-30T13:59:12Z")
Got a class Action suit notice for a Kia optima we leased, 2014 to 2017. Turned it in at the end of the lease, no problems. Reimbursement for repairs for stalling, knocking, engine failure, engine fire, illumination of … --- ## [I want to install an airbag in a car that does not have](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-install-an-airbag-in-a-car-that-does-not-have/169312)
**Author:** [@Jhesbrailin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jhesbrailin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-install-an-airbag-in-a-car-that-does-not-have/169312 "2020-08-29T14:29:02Z")
I have a 2014 Kia k5, but it does not have a passenger airbag and I want to know if I can install one --- ## [Mechanic Messed Up Oil Change - mentioned check oil light; sludge; keeping car 1 more day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-messed-up-oil-change-mentioned-check-oil-light-sludge-keeping-car-1-more-day/166842)
**Author:** [@richoanderson\_168820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richoanderson_168820)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-messed-up-oil-change-mentioned-check-oil-light-sludge-keeping-car-1-more-day/166842 "2020-07-06T21:33:55Z")
My wife took her car for an oil change today at a popular, nationwide car service chain. She was going to pick it up after work. They called and said they need to keep it overnight, they did something wrong, they menti… --- ## [2015 Kia Optima trunk pops open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-trunk-pops-open/118045)
**Author:** [@ShannonMorse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShannonMorse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-trunk-pops-open/118045 "2020-05-15T16:28:08Z")
how do you fix the trunk opening up on it’s own after being wet and then dry. Only time it doesn’t open is when it’s locked. Hard to drive… please help! --- ## [2009 Kia Optima airbag light is staying on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-optima-airbag-light-is-staying-on/159534)
**Author:** [@Joey59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-optima-airbag-light-is-staying-on/159534 "2020-02-26T08:47:51Z")
Airbag light won’t go off --- ## [Check oil light flickered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-oil-light-flickered/159039)
**Author:** [@Shelby\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelby_Miller)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-oil-light-flickered/159039 "2020-02-25T03:56:13Z")
Hello I own a 2003 Kia Optima and I was coming up a small tiny hill and my check oil light flickered and boom died. Won’t start no more. When I do try to start it it sounds like it wants too but won’t. I put a car tester… --- ## [2015 Kia Optima - brake squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-brake-squeal/156603)
**Author:** [@WilliamGolder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamGolder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-brake-squeal/156603 "2020-01-15T23:57:06Z")
Every morning when backing out of my garage, I hear very loud squealing sound. Sounds like front brakes are bad, but I have had three different places check the brakes, and they all say my brakes are good. This only happ… --- ## [Knocking stopped what should I expect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-stopped-what-should-i-expect/136916)
**Author:** [@Jordon\_Roberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordon_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-stopped-what-should-i-expect/136916 "2019-06-14T03:02:44Z")
Hi everyone, so recently I had an engine seizure on my 2013 Kia Optima. I’m 18 and knew nothing about maintaining a car, so the oil ran low. There was a knocking sound right before the car shut off. No oil light or engin… --- ## [2005 Kia Optima overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-optima-overheats/142153)
**Author:** [@wdash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-optima-overheats/142153 "2019-06-13T18:20:40Z")
Kia Optima 2005 overheats. Its the cheaper manual stick model. It seems a little low on water–like maybe 1/2 to one gallon, in a month. I do not think the fan runs via fan belt, so i cant tell if thats broken or not. --- ## [Peeling paint on 2013 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeling-paint-on-2013-kia-optima/115398)
**Author:** [@Tim52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim52)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeling-paint-on-2013-kia-optima/115398 "2019-05-28T12:39:36Z")
Paint on left and right side of windshield is peeling. Car has 53K miles. Anyone experiencing this or similar problem? --- ## [2012 Kia Optima won’t start after stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-optima-won-t-start-after-stalling/139770)
**Author:** [@johnbradt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbradt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-optima-won-t-start-after-stalling/139770 "2019-05-05T17:14:42Z")
stalled while driving 60 mph, battery is good will not start --- ## [2017 Kia Optima - new sensor after recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-optima-new-sensor-after-recall/132942)
**Author:** [@Ray36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray36)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-optima-new-sensor-after-recall/132942 "2019-01-22T19:13:38Z")
I lease an 2017 Optima with less than 15000 miles that has a recall due to a faulty engine part. About a month ago they installed a sencer that is supposed to alert the driver and slow the engine down so you have time to… --- ## [Mobil 1 Annual Protection for 2014 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-annual-protection-for-2014-kia-optima/125311)
**Author:** [@LisaMitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaMitchell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-annual-protection-for-2014-kia-optima/125311 "2019-01-16T13:31:44Z")
is Mobil 1 Annual Protection safe for cars? --- ## [2013 Kia Optima O2 sensor estimate too high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-o2-sensor-estimate-too-high/126835)
**Author:** [@DonThomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonThomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-o2-sensor-estimate-too-high/126835 "2018-10-16T03:57:44Z")
Tnanns Kia says it will cost about 380 to replace my O2 sensor isn’t that a bit much? I recently spent 480 to replace my transmission sensor like 3 weeks ago why are all these sensors going out on my Kia? My car only has… --- ## [2014 Kia Optima AM radio static](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-am-radio-static/126288)
**Author:** [@FelixWeber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FelixWeber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-am-radio-static/126288 "2018-10-07T14:11:18Z")
Cause of static on car am radio --- ## [2014 Kia Optima - changing passenger seat height](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-changing-passenger-seat-height/126188)
**Author:** [@JoeCramer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeCramer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-changing-passenger-seat-height/126188 "2018-10-05T01:04:26Z")
Can you fix the height of the passenger front seat [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/optima/293.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=optima)