Expert Answers about Kia Optima

• Will the Inno Board Locker Fit a 2013 Kia Optima?
• The Inno Board Locker # INA744 will fit your 2013 Kia Optima as long as your vehicle has a roof rack system with crossbars. The Inno Board Locker will fit crossbars with maximum dimensions of 3-1/2 inches wide x 1-1/8 inches tall. In order to confirm if the board locker is compatible with your crossbars, I recommend measuring those dimensions. If you do not have a crossbar system on your bare-roof 2013 Kia Optima, I recommend the following compatible roof-rack system: - Inno Square...
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• Hitch Lock for a Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2 Hitches
• That is correct, the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer Bike Racks # HLT does not work with the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # KU74FR because of the built-in anti-rattle system the V2 has. Instead you would need a Kuat hitch lock without a threaded pin. - Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks # HL1
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• Can Scooter Lift And Scooter Be Carrier On Back Of 2009 Kia optima
• The trailer hitch I recommend for your optima is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch, part # 24778. This is a Class l hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. I did some research and per your owner's manual on page 5-45, the tongue weight capacity for your Optima is 176-lbs. That weight would be the combined weight of the carrier and the cargo you place in the carrier. You want to make sure you do not exceed the tongue weigth capacity of your vehicle. Based on the weight of...
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• Best Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 2011 Kia Optima
• We have several trunk mount bike racks that will fit your 2011 Kia Optima. I've attached a link to our entire selection for you to check out. My personal favorite is the Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack, # Y02633. Yakima is a top tier manufacturer that is well known in the industry for their quality and the FullBack is the best bang for your buck when it comes to trunk mount bike racks. Most trunk mount bike racks come with 6 straps, which can be a hassle to install and keep out of the way....
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• Engine Block Heater fit for 2015 Kia Optima with 2.4L Engine
• You are correct that the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater # KH11812 is a fit for your 2015 Kia Optima with a 2.4L engine. It will be installed in the "2nd RR" position as you can see by the accompanying photo of the directions I cut out for you. In terms of the grease, you should only use what was recommended by the manufacturer. If you use the term "G624" in a search engine you should be able to find this grease pretty quickly.
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• Trailer Hitch and Towing Equipment for 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
• According to Curt, their Class I hitch, part # C11025 fits all models of the 2011 Kia Optima, including the hybrid. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness, a ball mount and a trailer ball. For a wiring harness, use # C56314 and for a ball mount, use # C45521. For a 1-7/8 inch trailer ball, use # A-80 or # A-82 for a 2 inch ball. I've linked you to install videos for the hitch and the wiring harness.
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• Will a Rhino-Rack Roof Rack Fit a 2015 Kia Optima Turbo with Panoramic View Roof
• Rhino-Rack roof rack # RR84MR will fit a 2015 Kia Optima with the panoramic glass roof but you have to be careful because part of each foot could rest on the glass which isn't really meant to support weight. Also, you would not be able to open the roof (if it is the type that opens) with the roof rack installed. I have linked a video review for you. This roof rack includes everything needed for installation. For a paddleboard carrier I recommend the Thule SUP Shuttle # TH811XT. Thule...
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• Recommendation for a Bike Rack for 2013 Kia Optima SX Turbo
• I doubled checked with the Yakima fit guide and The Yakima HangOut 3 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack # Y02638 is a confirmed fit your 2013 Kia Optima. You may find that you may need a bike rack adapter bar like part # Y02531 if you are using the bike rack for a women's bike, since the women's bike frame can be very slanted. The adapter bar would allow a women's bike to sit level on the rack by creating a straight top bar between the handle bars and the seat. For a carrier with a 3 bike capacity...
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• Correct Wiring Harness and Troubleshooting Harness for 2019 Kia Optima
• The first thing to do is check to ensure you have the correct harness because a 2019 Kia Optima has two different harnesses depending on which model you of Optima you have. For EX and LX models you need T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118453. As of 8/23 we do not have a harness for the SX models, you would need to recheck our fit-guide at a later date or contact the dealer. There are some troubleshooting steps you are going to need to take to figure...
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• P315 Conversion Bar for Swagman XP Bike Racks
• Part # P315 probably would not work with your hitch. My information shows that the only available hitches for your 2008 Kia Optima are Class I hitches and P139 is for Class II only. We do have another adapter that will work for a Class I hitch. It is part # HTAD and it will allow your Class I 1-1/4 hitch to accept 2 inch accessories. You will need part # PC2 to hold the adapter into your hitch, and if you do not already have one, part # PC3 to hold your bike rack to the adapter. Please...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
• The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24965 because it will offer the most ground clearance. This will be especially important if you will be using the trailer hitch for a bike rack or cargo carrier because it will limit the instances in which the bike rack or cargo carrier has the potential to make contact with the pavement on steep inclines or bumps. The Hybrid model of the vehicle is no different than the...
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• Roof Rack For 2017 Kia Optima SXL w/ Panoramic Sunroof
• I do have some roof rack options for you that will work with your 2017 Kia Optima SXL, but the Sport Rack option your looking at # SR1010 is not going to work. You have many different manufacture options for roof racks but I suggest getting the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2, the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA and the Custom DK Fit Kit # DK436. These are about the same size of the sport rack option you were looking at but the aerodynamics of this style bar will be...
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• Will Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pads w/ Tie-Downs Fit Thule AeroBlade Bars on a 2015 Kia Optima
• The Thule AeroBlade crossbars are 3-1/8 inches wide and 1-1/8 inches tall and the Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pads # RRRWP03 will fit bars up to 3-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches. So they will fit the Thule AeroBlade crossbars. I have included a link to the Rhino-Rack carrier for you.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
• The best trailer hitch we have for your 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11402. This hitch is a custom fit that installs using pre drilled holes in the frame rail. If you will be using this hitch for a bike rack or cargo carrier then you should also use the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap part # 18050 as this is going to help support the accessory and place less stress on the vehicle. If you do not want to use the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing...
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• Thule Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier for a 2015 Kia Optima
• For a complete roof rack system that uses the Thule Rapid Traverse foot pack on your 2015 Kia Optima you will need the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711400 for Silver or # TH711420 for Black, the Rapid Traverse Foot Pack # TH480R, and the Fit Kit # THKIT1629. This is a confirmed fit for the naked roof on your Optima. If you would like to add locks to this roof rack system then you will also need part # TH450400. The Yakima JayLow # Y04073 is a great kayak carrier if you don't already...
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• Will the Yakima HighRoad Roof Mounted Bike Carrier fit Thule/Rhino Rack Aero Bars
• Yes, the Yakima HighRoad Roof Mounted Bike Carrier # Y02114 that you referenced will work on the Thule/Rhino Rack aero style bars with its integrated steel and rubber mounting cables. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
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• Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2011 Kia Optima with Sunroof and a Yakima FrontLoader Bike Rack
• Does your 2011 Kia Optima already have a roof rack? If it does then the center to center distance from one crossbar to the other will need to be 16 to 48 inches and the Yakima FrontLoader # Y02103 will fit. If you do not have a roof rack then you will first need to add one. Inno roof rack # INXB130-138, # INXS250, and # INK607 is a great option that will fit your Optima and the bike rack. Please note that with this or any bike rack it is not recommended to open the sunroof because the...
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• Can LED Brake and Tail Lights be Installed on a 2011 Kia Optima
• I cannot say for a fact how the bulbs tie into the systems you mentioned on your 2011 Kia Optima but I can imagine that the problem is amperage draw. LED lights draw much less power than incandescent bulbs. This can confuse the computers on some vehicles and cause warning lights to come on and maybe some other issues but I can't give any specific examples. The fix is to simulate more power draw by using load resistors on the affected circuits. We sell load resistors # DI34ZR. I have included...
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• Ski and Kayak Carrier Compatible with Rola Roof Rack 59896 on 2013 Kia Optima
• None of the Thule Kayak carriers will accommodate a crossbar that is 3-1/8 inches wide (assuming you are using a Rola crossbar). However, Rhino Rack offers J-Style Kayak Carriers that will fit. A fixed, part # S510, or folding carrier, part # S512, are available. I have confirmed with Rhino Rack that either carrier would be compatible with the 3-1/8 inch width and 1 inch height Rola crossbars. Rhino-Rack offers a locking Ski Carrier, part # RR576, that would be compatible. The carrier...
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• Will The Race Ramp Xtenders RR-EX-14 Also Work With The FloTool RhinoRamps
• The Xtenders for Race Ramps 67" XT Car Service Ramps - 45" Long - Qty 2 # RR-EX-14 are designed to be used with the Race Ramps # RR-XT and # RR-XT-2 that have 10.8 degree ramps. As the FloTool RhinoRamps, like the # FT11909MI, will have a different angle of right around 18 degrees, the Race Ramps will not be compatible. Unfortunately, FloTool currently does not have any extenders available for their ramps.
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