Hybrid Car Maintenance & Repair for 2018 Kia Optima
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2018 Kia Optima Maintenance
A little service can go a long way. Select a maintenance service below to learn about properly caring for your 2018 Kia Optima.
Questions About 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Systems
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How much does it cost to fix Kia Optima hybrid vehicle systems? It depends. Some high voltage items are only available as parts of larger units. We also offer promotional financing when you use the Firestone credit card.* (*Subject to credit approval.)
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Why is my Kia Optima fuel economy worse? Head in for an inspection. Bad gas mileage in a Kia Optima might be because of a bad or failing high voltage battery pack.
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What does an illuminated check engine light mean on my Kia Optima? 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 2018 Kia Optima
Firestone Complete Auto Care offers hybrid car repair and maintenance. We service 2018 Kia Optimas like yours! 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 2018 Optima is taken care of with us. Our technicians are trained to perform everyday maintenance and more on your 2018 Kia Optima, including brake pad/rotor replacement, tire service and repair, cabin air filter replacement, windshield wiper replacement, A/C service, and wheel alignment. Learn more about hybrid car care here, and schedule a convenient appointment for Kia Optima maintenance.
Service the High Voltage Systems in Your 2018 Kia Optima
Every hybrid vehicle is different. Some are called "hybrids" because they use battery power to propel or help propel the vehicle, some hybrids may or may not plug-in to charge, and some may or may not have regenerative braking. Some hybrid models have both a high-voltage battery and a conventional 12-volt battery. With so many differences in hybrid vehicle systems, it's important that you visit someone who knows your 2018 Kia Optima from bumper to bumper. We're here for you. Your neighborhood Firestone Complete Auto Care location is fully equipped to offer low voltage and conventional services for all hybrid vehicles, including Kia Optimas.
Certain stores also provide high voltage services. A high voltage service is any service that includes 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 of time to check which high voltage services are offered at your location. 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 2018 Kia Optima in to identify the root cause. a diagnostic is performed to get to the bottom of the trouble with your 2018 Kia Optima. With the information gathered, your technician can assess your hybrid car problems and perform additional tests, if needed. No repairs are performed without your consent.
Hybrid high voltage battery cooling system inspections: The technician will examine your Optima's battery filter (if applicable) and clean up its ducts and other pieces. (This applies to air-cooled high voltage batteries. Liquid-cooled or refrigerant-cooled high voltage batteries are inspected differently.)
High voltage cable inspection: Your technician will look closely at the outside connectors and cable jackets on your 2018 Optima and test to ensure high voltage is NOT transferring to the chassis. They'll let you know if the cable needs replacement.
Isolation test: This test involves using a special tool to check for any high voltage pieces that may be "leaking" electric energy to the chassis.
Remove and replace hybrid electric battery: Is the high voltage battery inside your Kia Optima failing or weak? Let us replace it for you.
Health check for power electronic systems: We'll check the regenerative braking, power inverter, and/or electric drive machine(s)/motor(s) in your 2018 Kia Optima.
These are only a few of the specialized hybrid car services that could be provided at your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care. Call ahead to confirm!
2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Maintenance
Don't wait for unusual smells, leaks, or noises to make an appointment for hybrid vehicle service. Taking care of your 2018 Kia Optima manufacturer suggested maintenance is an ideal way to help prevent major problems early on. Your local Firestone technician know how to perform Optima scheduled maintenance to help keep your car running newer, longer.
At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we're working to shape the future of hybrid vehicle care. You're right there with us, too, whenever you drive and maintain your 2018 Kia Optima! Book an appointment soon for fast and affordable hybrid car repair and maintenance for your 2018 Optima! Tons of locations are open in the evenings and over the weekend.