Open the hood. Look toward the rear of the engine and on the drivers side. The dip stick has a round "handle" on it, I think the color is yellow. The transmission is connected to the engine on the drivers side. If you look down into the engine compartment you should see where the transmission is connected to the engine. When you check the fluid level the engine should be warmed up and running, place the shift lever in park. Remove the dip stick and wipe it clean....now, with the engine still running, put the dip stick into the tube and insert until it it will not go any further. Remove the dip stick and check that the fluid is between the low and high marks. Add fluid if necessary.. Do not drive it with the level low, this will ruin it.
I hope this helps
its in the bottom hose
its in the bottom hose
The thermostat in a 2002 Kia Rio Cinco is located in the engine compartment. It is installed on the cylinder head.
Kia has their own transmission fluid that is recommended for their cars. You can get transmission fluid for the Optima at any Kia dealer.
Dexron Mercon 3
Diamond ATF SPIII
probably a good idea the gearbox is very tetchy regarding transmission fluid
It holds 7.2 quarts.
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Sp ii sp iii
I own a 2002 Kia Optima SE V6 4 speed automatic transmission, and my owners manual says that you fill the Tansaxle with 8 qts of transmission fluid ATF III, open for discussion.
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