Hybrid Car Maintenance & Repair for 2019 Kia Optima

Firestone Complete Auto Care offers hybrid car repair and maintenance. We service 2019 Kia Optimas like yours! It's true — you don't have to go to the Kia dealership for hybrid vehicle service. From the front tires to the taillights, your hybrid Kia Optima is in great hands with us. Our technicians are trained to perform everyday maintenance and more on your 2019 Kia Optima, including 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 a convenient appointment for Kia Optima maintenance.

There's a lot of variation between hybrid vehicles. Some hybrids plug-in to charge, some don't. Others have regenerative braking, but not all hybrid vehicles. And most use battery power to propel or help propel the vehicle. 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 2019 Kia Optima from bumper to bumper. We're here for you. 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 one that involves 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 confirm the high voltage services at your closest 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 2019 Kia Optima in to identify the root cause. a diagnostic is performed to get to the bottom of the trouble with your 2019 Kia Optima. With more information in hand, your technician can solve your hybrid car problems or determine if any more tests need to be performed. We won't perform any repairs without your approval.

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 2019 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: 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 your Kia Optima's high voltage battery a goner? Let us install a new one.

Health check for power electronic systems: We'll review the regenerative braking, power inverter, and/or electric drive machine(s)/motor(s) in your 2019 Kia Optima.

This list only mentions a handful of more unique hybrid car services that your local Firestone location may offer. Call ahead to confirm!

Don't wait for abnormal leaks, smells, or sounds to stop by for hybrid vehicle care. Investing in 2019 Kia Optima manufacturer suggested maintenance is one of the best ways to help avoid repairs from the get-go! Your nearby 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 2019 Kia Optima! Book an appointment soon for convenient hybrid vehicle service and repair for your Optima. Many stores remain open into the evening and on weekends.