Hybrid Car Maintenance & Repair for 2011 Kia Optima
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2011 Kia Optima Maintenance
A little service can go a long way. Select a maintenance service below to learn about properly caring for your 2011 Kia Optima.
FAQs About 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Systems
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Is it super expensive to repair Kia Optima hybrid vehicle systems? The answer is, it depends. Some high voltage components are only available as parts of bigger units. Note that we do offer promotional financing with the Firestone credit card.* (*Subject to credit approval.)
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Why is my Kia Optima fuel economy worse? We can check that for you. Poorer gas mileage from your Kia Optima could be due to a failing or bad high voltage battery pack.
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Why is my Kia Optima check engine light on? Your Kia Optima check engine light is trying to tell you something! It might be because there is a dirty oxygen sensor or a bad fuse. Or, something more serious could be going on, like misfiring. It's a good idea to come in for a diagnostic when you notice an illuminated check engine light.
All-Around Care for Your 2011 Kia Optima
Schedule an appointment for hybrid maintenance and repair. Firestone techs know all about your 2011 Kia Optima! That's right, the official Kia dealer isn't the only place you can have your hybrid vehicle serviced! From the front tires to the taillights, your hybrid 2011 Optima is taken care of with us. You can trust our technicians for everyday maintenance for your 2011 Kia Optima, like tire service and repair, brake pad/rotor replacement, cabin air filter replacement, A/C service, wheel alignment, and even wiper replacement. Learn more about hybrid car care here, and schedule an appointment today for Kia Optima maintenance.
Service the High Voltage Systems in Your 2011 Kia Optima
Hybrid vehicles can vary — a lot. Some are named "hybrids" because they rely on battery power to propel or assist in propelling the vehicle. A hybrid vehicle might plug-in to charge, and some hybrids have regenerative braking. Some hybrids even come equipped with a conventional 12-volt battery and a high-voltage battery. With so many differences in hybrid vehicle systems, it's important that you visit someone who knows your 2011 Kia Optima from bumper to bumper. We'll help your hybrid run newer, longer. Your local Firestone Complete Auto Care location is equipped to offer low voltage and conventional services for all hybrid vehicles, including Kia Optimas.
Select locations also provide high voltage services. A high voltage service is anything that requires removing the Kia's high voltage safety/service disconnect plug/switch, servicing any high voltage cables, the power inverter, the electric machines/motors, the high voltage battery pack, high voltage A/C compressor, etc. Call ahead before making an appointment to ensure your closest location offers high voltage services. Some of these high voltage vehicle services may include:
Hybrid vehicle diagnostic: Once we identify the symptoms, a diagnostic is the next step we take when you bring your 2011 Kia Optima in to identify the root cause. a diagnostic is performed to get to the bottom of the trouble with your 2011 Kia Optima. With the information gathered, your technician can further diagnose any hybrid car problems you're having and determine what tests (if any) are needed. We won't make any repairs until you give us the thumbs up.
Hybrid high voltage battery cooling system inspections: Your technician will closely examine your Kia Optima's battery filter (if applicable), and then clean its ducts. (This applies to air-cooled high voltage batteries. Liquid-cooled or refrigerant-cooled high voltage batteries are inspected differently.)
High voltage cable inspection: The technician will inspect the exterior of the cable jackets and connectors on your Kia Optima and check to make sure no high voltage energy is transferring to the chassis. They'll notify you if a new cable is needed.
Isolation test: During this test, the technician will use a special tool to check for any high voltage components that are "leaking" electric energy to the chassis.
Remove and replace hybrid electric battery: Is your Kia Optima's high voltage battery not as strong as it once was? Let us install a new one.
Health check for power electronic systems: We'll examine the electric drive machine(s)/motor(s), power inverter, and/or regenerative braking in your 2011 Kia Optima.
These are only a few of the specialized hybrid car services that could be provided at your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care. We encourage you to call before making an appointment.
Hybrid Maintenance for Your 2011 Kia Optima
Don't wait for weird leaks, smells, or sounds to come from your hybrid vehicle to make an appointment. Investing in 2011 Kia Optima manufacturer suggested maintenance is one of the best ways to help avoid repairs from the get-go! Your nearby technician can tackle your Optima scheduled maintenance to help keep your vehicle running newer, longer.
All of us at Firestone are working to reimagine the future of hybrid vehicle service. You're part of our team every time you take care of your 2011 Kia Optima! Make an appointment today for trustworthy hybrid car repair and maintenance for your 2011 Optima! Many locations are open at night and on weekends for your convenience.