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    Kia Optima Gearbox & Transmission Problems

    Are you having problems with the transmission of your Kia Optima? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Kia Optima transmission issues & faults. We have answered all of the most frequently asked questions relating to problems with the Kia Optima transmission.

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    Kia Optima transmission oil
    Answered by Graham Smith · 21 July 2011

    Changing the transmission oil regularly is a good thing to do, it will keep the transmission alive and well for many thousands of kilometres to come.

    Transmission flaring in Kia Optima
    Answered by Graham Smith · 15 June 2011

    The transmission is designed to adapt its shifting pattern to your driving style, which I assume is slow and steady given that you have only done 34,000 km in six years of owning the car, and that's probably what you're feeling, as Kia has suggested. Having the gearbox serviced and the fluid changed would be a good idea, but I suspect it wouldn't fix your problem.

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