Kia Optima 2006 Problems

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Kia Optima timing belt

Answered by Graham Smith · 22 Mar 2012

Kia told us that the recommended change timing is 120,000 km or five years, but it is also recommended that an inspection be done every 60,000 km. As you car is six years old I would suggest you have the belt changed.

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