2005 Kia Optima Thermostat Location

2005 KIA OPTIMA
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HERO1995
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Where is the thermostat located on the 2005 Kia Optima?
Jul 29, 2008 at 4:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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It's in between the engine and air intake. Second one down, horizontal. The hose looks like it goes into the lower part of the radiator.
Jul 29, 2008 at 5:15 PM
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[quote:638599b2fd="rasmataz"]It's in between the engine and air intake. Second one down, horizontal. The hose looks like it goes into the lower part of the radiator.[/quote:638599b2fd]
There is a small housing there. Is it inside the housing or inside the hose?
Jul 29, 2008 at 6:51 PM
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Check inside the housing
Jul 30, 2008 at 11:54 AM