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Kia
Optima
Engine Cooling
Thermostat
thermostat replacement
2003 KIA OPTIMA
200,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
CHRISTY MILLER
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I have a 2003 Kia Optima LX and I'm trying to find out how to change the thermostat on it.
Jun 23, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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Hello,
You must start by draining the coolant. Here is a guide, video and diagram (below) to show you how to get the job done.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
and
https://youtu.be/skrwyPSkdTA
Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Cheers, Ken
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Jun 26, 2017 at 11:34 AM