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.
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I definitely appreciate the fact you are attempting to tow completely level, and we can get you all the parts you need to tow with your 2016 Kia Optima. The issue is the vehicle isn't going to allow you to tow completely level if the bottom of your coupler measures 18" from the ground. The reason for that is your 2016 Optima only has Class I trailer hitches that fit, and Class I hitches are designed by the manufacturer to be used with specific ball mounts as this is what they were tested... view full answer...
Although we do offer a hitch fit for your vehicle, the # 24796 hitch is a fit for a 2007-2021 Nissan Altima or 2009-2021 Nissan Maxima so it won't work for your Kia Optima.
For a 2016 Optima, I'd recommend the Curt Class I hitch, part # C11402. If you'll be using the hitch for light duty towing, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like part # 118453, a ball mount like # C45521, a # PC2 hitch pin and # A-80 for a 1-7/8 or # A-82 for a 2 inch trailer ball.
I've linked to some installation... view full answer...
Yes, your 2013 Kia Optima can be towed with the front wheels on a Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1. According to your owners manual section 6 page 15 it is safe to tow on a dolly with the rear wheels on the ground. It does not give any limitation to distance traveled or speed that you are allowed to drive.
Since the ignition will need to be left in the ACC position, The Club Pedal-to-Wheel Vehicle Lock # WICL303RED will lock your steering wheel and help to secure your Optima. You will... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
If your e-Bike weighs under 35 lbs then you can use a trunk mount rack like the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 on your 2018 Kia Optima. You will need an adapter bar like part # Y02531 to hold the bike since it has the step-thru frame.
I haven't seen an e-bike that's that light though so what you'll need to do is install a hitch like the Curt # C11402 on your Optima and use a hitch mount rack which can handle more weight and safely transport your bike.
Then you can use either the RockyMounts... view full answer...
Yep! The Inno Roof rack you were looking at that uses part numbers # INB137, # INSUT, and # INK607 are indeed confirmed to fit your 2012 Kia Optima with the sunroof. Now, most roof rack manufacturers state that you should not operate the sunroof when a roof rack is installed as this could cause damage. However, some racks do allow enough clearance for the sunroof to slide open or even vent open.
This system typically offers about 3-1/2" of clearance between the bottom of the crossbar... view full answer...
The 60 inch Thule Aeroblade bar part # TH711520 and the feet part # TH480R that you referenced would work well on your 2015 Kia Optima with the correct fit kit part # THKIT1629.
The bars will stick out a bit further, but they will fit your vehicle. You may have to watch your head getting in and out of your car.
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I do have a solution for you but the Sport Rack roof rack for naked roofs # SR1002 is not a confirmed fit for your 2013 Kia Optima.
I recommend going with the Rhino Rack 2500 series # RRVA126B-2 because they are very lightweight and made from aluminum. The weight capacity is 165 pounds but it is always a good idea to check your owners manual to confirm the weight capacity of your Optima. Also, it has a nice price point too.
To install the crossbars you also need # RRRLKVA and # DK283.
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The Thule Replacement QM3 Brackets # TH04997 has mounting holes 4" (center on center) apart, so they're going to fit much wider crossbars than your current brackets which only allow for bars around 2" wide and are designed for square bars. The QM3 brackets are the perfect solution as long as your current cross bars are no more than 3-11/16" wide, so I recommend measuring to confirm the width of your current bars.
It should also be noted that the QM3 brackets are designed to fit on the... view full answer...
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.
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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.
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I checked with Tow Ready and they do list wiring harness # 118453 as a fit for all models of the 2013 Kia Optima. So you can use this harness on your SX model. I have linked a video showing how it installs. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
The Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA that you referenced does not require drilling so it would be a great solution for your 2016 Kia Optima that you do not want to drill into. view full answer...
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. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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.... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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.
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