# \#optima **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/optima/293.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [2006 Kia Optima vibrates when I use the AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-vibrates-when-i-use-the-ac/122765)
**Author:** [@LaLomaChapman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaLomaChapman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-vibrates-when-i-use-the-ac/122765 "2018-08-12T07:17:45Z")
I have a 2006 Kia Optima it runs fine, but whenever I turn on the air conditioner the car vibrates. The motor mounts have been installed and the air conditioner has been checked. Is this something I have to live with or … --- ## [Engine vibration 2012 kia Optima lx 2.4L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-vibration-2012-kia-optima-lx-2-4l/120355)
**Author:** [@Emurry8448](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emurry8448)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-vibration-2012-kia-optima-lx-2-4l/120355 "2018-07-04T14:54:45Z")
So I just bought a 2012 kia Optima Lx 2.4L from my job (Moritz Chevrolet dealership-used cars), it has 53k miles on it surprisingly, but means it sat for a while. I’ve had it for not even a month and the engine vibrates … --- ## [2006 Kia Optima intermittently overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-intermittently-overheats/120215)
**Author:** [@Dave44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-intermittently-overheats/120215 "2018-07-01T22:10:05Z")
My car intermittently overheats, usually when hot and in traffic. Radiator appears to be air bound. If I let it cool for a few minutes and open radiator cap, problem usually resolves. --- ## [2016 Kia Optima - Wiper design frustration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-wiper-design-frustration/119846)
**Author:** [@BethClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BethClark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-wiper-design-frustration/119846 "2018-06-27T02:35:46Z")
Is there a reason why you made the wipers on the Kia’s so you cant put the windshield wipers up in the winter time. --- ## [Resetting cams in 2003 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-cams-in-2003-kia-optima/118258)
**Author:** [@JackieGoforth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackieGoforth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-cams-in-2003-kia-optima/118258 "2018-05-29T02:56:18Z")
How do you reset the cams to set the timing --- ## [2013 Kia Optima paint chipping off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-paint-chipping-off/117945)
**Author:** [@CindyL1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindyL1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-paint-chipping-off/117945 "2018-05-24T03:54:52Z")
I drive a 2013 Kia Optima and my paint was chipping off in several different places. Especially on my right side rear passenger door (which is the size of my hand), my trunk, all around my windshield and several other p… --- ## [2012 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-optima/117954)
**Author:** [@Motherof4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Motherof4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-optima/117954 "2018-05-24T02:15:10Z")
Hey guys, I’m not very familiar with cars and really need help. My transmission broke right before my warranty was up and I was very lucky to get it fixed for free. To be honest, I couldn’t afford the $3,000 they quote… --- ## [2015 Kia Optima runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-runs-rough/117128)
**Author:** [@LauraAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-runs-rough/117128 "2018-05-11T02:56:17Z")
I have to give my car extra gas to climb a hill and it runs rough. It has constant humm, when I stop it act as if it wants to go dead. There are no check engine light on, but I’m worried. --- ## [KIA Transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-transmission-fluid/33379)
**Author:** [@wrenchjockey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrenchjockey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-transmission-fluid/33379 "2018-04-21T21:51:57Z")
Is there an alternate transmission fluid than qualifies for use in a Kia Optima other than the Kia dealership fluid? --- ## [Smoking stench from 2016 Kia Optima wheel well after shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-stench-from-2016-kia-optima-wheel-well-after-shudder/113709)
**Author:** [@Jerry26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-stench-from-2016-kia-optima-wheel-well-after-shudder/113709 "2018-03-16T20:21:05Z")
After an hour’s drive on the highway, my car started slowing down even though the cruise control was set and there were no cars in front of me. After a few minutes of that, the car started shuddering whenever I stepped … --- ## [Slack in the steering system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slack-in-the-steering-system/111826)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slack-in-the-steering-system/111826 "2018-02-01T04:58:23Z")
I have a small amount of slack or play in thesteering system of our 2015 Kia Optima which allows the vehicle to wander a bit on the highway. It requires a small amountof correction quite often to keep it centered in the… --- ## [Just this AM I noticed a whining sound that goes up or down with the car speed..it is especially noticable when slowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-this-am-i-noticed-a-whining-sound-that-goes-up-or-down-with-the-car-speed-it-is-especially-noticable-when-slowing/111833)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-this-am-i-noticed-a-whining-sound-that-goes-up-or-down-with-the-car-speed-it-is-especially-noticable-when-slowing/111833 "2018-02-01T00:12:03Z")
Just this AM I noticed a whining sound in my 2015 Optima …that goes up or down with the car speed…it is especially noticable when slowing. --- ## [I made a boo boo with my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-made-a-boo-boo-with-my-car/106318)
**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-made-a-boo-boo-with-my-car/106318 "2017-08-02T03:12:09Z")
Greetings ladies and gentlemen, brand new here so I apologize as I’m still learning the ropes here. This is also going to be a long story and I hope I don’t leave anything out. SO this all begins about a month ago. I wa… --- ## [2004 Kia Optima doesn't work when it rains real bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-doesnt-work-when-it-rains-real-bad/105839)
**Author:** [@alexis\_851](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexis_851)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-doesnt-work-when-it-rains-real-bad/105839 "2017-07-14T18:09:44Z")
Kia Optima does work when it rains --- ## [Stupid alarm/ door sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-alarm-door-sensor/99888)
**Author:** [@gwendolyngay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gwendolyngay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-alarm-door-sensor/99888 "2017-02-14T22:26:51Z")
So, a while back something melted in the handle of my driver side door. Now the car thinks the door is open all the time. I no longer use the interior lights function that is linked to the door opening. I drive with the … --- ## [Engine replaced on a 2007 Kia Optima, check engine light still on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replaced-on-a-2007-kia-optima-check-engine-light-still-on/96625)
**Author:** [@Crystal\_Tamura](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystal_Tamura)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replaced-on-a-2007-kia-optima-check-engine-light-still-on/96625 "2016-11-25T01:51:42Z")
I just had the engine replaced on my 2007 Kia Optima. It was done at the dealership, under warranty. It would have been $3,000 if I had to pay myself. I also had over $3,000 of additional work done. The check engine ligh… --- ## [Kia Over Heating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-over-heating/94203)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-over-heating/94203 "2016-08-01T19:30:05Z")
Have a 03 Kia Optima with a 2.4L engine with 120K. The car recently started overheating occasionally mainly while stopped in traffic. Both fans are running and as soon as I get rolling, the temp gage goes down. I've noti… --- ## [Locks have a mind of their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locks-have-a-mind-of-their-own/89512)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locks-have-a-mind-of-their-own/89512 "2015-04-01T15:41:23Z")
2003 Kia Optima, 2.4L, 114K... The door locks have been activating open & closed all by themselves. There's a click under the dash when this happens and I also noticed that it will lock/unlock when I depress the brake pe… --- ## [Kia Optima Side View Mirror Housing Popped Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-side-view-mirror-housing-popped-off/87723)
**Author:** [@stryker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stryker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-side-view-mirror-housing-popped-off/87723 "2014-10-20T04:18:31Z")
My Kia Optima side view mirror popped off when it hit a trash can and I was wondering if there was any way to reattach it? I was thinking of using some really strong epoxy, but I don't know where I would apply it since … --- ## [2006 Kia Optima w/197k miles. Nothing is wrong, and thats whats wrong!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-w-197k-miles-nothing-is-wrong-and-thats-whats-wrong/82755)
**Author:** [@MattAZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MattAZ)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-w-197k-miles-nothing-is-wrong-and-thats-whats-wrong/82755 "2013-12-21T06:36:57Z")
Hi. I know this post sounds odd but its true. My wife has a 2006 Kia Optima with 197,000 miles and NOTHING has gone wrong. Well almost nothing. We've only had to replace the water pump and windshield wiper motor. We … --- ## [Kia optima flickering headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-flickering-headlights/80723)
**Author:** [@vicki\_c](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vicki_c)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-flickering-headlights/80723 "2013-08-07T04:32:47Z")
I have a 2002 Kia Optima. The headlights have been flickering as well as every light inside the car. When they're doing this, if I press on the brakes, everything fades out. Such as the radio, headlights get very dim, ai… --- ## [2004 Kia Optima front wheel stud replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-front-wheel-stud-replacement/79318)
**Author:** [@dockrat100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dockrat100)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-front-wheel-stud-replacement/79318 "2013-05-21T06:16:41Z")
I broke a wheel stud on this vehicle, and it appears that the fine engineers at Kia expect you to replace the entire hub assembly. There is a thin sheet metal dust shield behind the studs, preventing them from being driv… --- ## [2004 Kia Optima ac compressor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-ac-compressor-replacement/79312)
**Author:** [@dockrat100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dockrat100)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-ac-compressor-replacement/79312 "2013-05-17T05:38:38Z")
2004 Kia Optima has the AC compressor locked up. What else needs replaced on this car to properly do the job? I can pull a vacuum, and add refrigerant, but is there a dryer that needs replaced? What needs flushed? --- ## [2004 Kia Optima trouble starting after filling up gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-trouble-starting-after-filling-up-gas-tank/78553)
**Author:** [@MrsJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrsJ)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-trouble-starting-after-filling-up-gas-tank/78553 "2013-04-19T20:03:16Z")
For several years my husbands car "chugs" and barely starts after filling up at the gas station. Once it starts it is good to go but it takes many cranks and pumping of the peddle to get it going. If you put gas in it wi… --- ## [Vibrations in a 2002 Kia has mechanic baffled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrations-in-a-2002-kia-has-mechanic-baffled/76790)
**Author:** [@Brightest\_Moon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brightest_Moon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrations-in-a-2002-kia-has-mechanic-baffled/76790 "2013-01-20T23:44:48Z")
My 25-year-old son has a 2002 Kia Optima. He called on Monday after our cold snap here in Los Angeles, saying his car sounded funny when he started it. I told him that if it went on for more than a few minutes to drive i… --- ## [Kia Optima Fuel Tank Overfills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-fuel-tank-overfills/76129)
**Author:** [@ellie17c](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellie17c)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-fuel-tank-overfills/76129 "2012-12-15T06:45:37Z")
I have a Kia Optima, 2007. I've had the car since 2009 and about a year after having it, started having trouble filling the gas tank. I do NOT top off. However, if I allow the tank to fill until the pump shuts off, mor… --- ## [New Car Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase/75590)
**Author:** [@Glenn\_Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenn_Davis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase/75590 "2012-11-21T04:16:12Z")
What times of year are the best to buy a new car? --- ## [Quick Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-acceleration/69958)
**Author:** [@srimes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srimes)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-acceleration/69958 "2011-12-29T04:18:24Z")
Can you please settle a dispute between my husband and me? He insists that quickly accelerating every now and then is good for the car engine. (I.E. After he comes to a complete stop at a stop sign, he will will get a le… --- ## [2006 Kia Optima - low power on hills, passing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-low-power-on-hills-passing/69177)
**Author:** [@Randall1001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randall1001)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-low-power-on-hills-passing/69177 "2011-11-05T13:57:41Z")
I have a 2006 Kia Optima, V6 2.7 liter automatic. 120k miles. Recently, it started losing power on hills--most noticeably on steep hills, and also doesn't have the power to pass other cars, even on a flat road. What h… --- ## [$100 to replace the Cabin Filter in an 06 Kia Optima?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100-to-replace-the-cabin-filter-in-an-06-kia-optima/68760)
**Author:** [@Itsadryheat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Itsadryheat)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100-to-replace-the-cabin-filter-in-an-06-kia-optima/68760 "2011-10-24T22:22:14Z")
That's what my dealer quoted me. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPLACE AN AIR FILTER? Isn't that like a two minute job? Are these people out of their minds or what? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/optima/293.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=optima) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/optima/293.md?match_all_tags=true&page=2&tags%5B%5D=optima)