Consumer Review Video - 2013 Kia Optima LX 2.4L 4 Cyl.
The 2013 Kia Optima LX is a moderately easy car to maintain, and a good choice for the average car owner. Accessing the engine air filter with reliability is easy, as it will only require you to disengage a few fasteners first. These fasteners are no problem to disengage. The brake fluid reservoir is easily visible on this vehicle. This allows you to easily check and replenish the reservoir. The components of the spare tire are easily accessible in the rear of the vehicle. This keeps the tire and jack kit ready to go in case of emergency.
Some things are tougher to repair on the 2013 Kia Optima LX. To access the petcock, you will have to remove a panel from under the vehicle. This will require a few tools, and for you to crawl under the vehicle for access. You will have to pull a panel in order to access the fog light. Like the petcock, you will have to crawl under the vehicle to complete. In order to replace the cabin air filter, you will have to lower the glove box first. This would have been much easier if there were a panel in the rear of the glovebox for access.
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