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2001 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan Manual

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Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sedan, Compact
21 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy

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April 7, 2015, 12:37 pm

Misty C

Question: P0016 and P0338

I am not sure what I need to replace or fix on my 2.4L Kia optima, the transmission fluid is full, but not bright red, and my car isn't shifting into gears fast enough when stopping and starting at lights or stop signs, it struggles up hills. I am not sure what to do.

April 7, 2015, 12:38 pm

Misty C

I just replaced the crankshaft position sensor 2 weeks ago.

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