Was there scheduled maintenance due on the 2001 Kia Optima, example the timing belt?

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its the one top of the head (after removing the valve door)

I would consider a tune up and oil change so that you have a starting point for your own record keeping.Then you can keep your own maintenance schedule.Also it might be beneficial to have your cooling system flushed and have all of your fluids topped off.

hello samer.... The timing belt should be replaced every 102,000 KM or 63,380 miles. Here is a link to all of the maintenance schedules for your vehicle

http://www.kia-forums.com/3g-2006-rio-rio5/35574-maintenance-schedule.html

Joe

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Click on the link below to view the serpentine belt diagram for your 2004 Kia Optima

http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2004/make/kia/model/optima/2004_kia_optima_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm

Click on this link to view tips on how to change the serpentine belt
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_change_the_serpentine_belt_on_a_2005_KIA_Optima


Click on this link below to view the timing belt diagram for your 2004 Kia Optima
http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2004/make/kia/model/optima/2004_kia_optima_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm

they are a good rig as long as the timing belt has been replaced.. they are due at 60k miles make sure if you have it done or it was already done the water pump and all timing belt pulleys are replaced..

Easy, go to the following KIA tech website: http://www.kiatechinfo.com/index.asp They have an online service manual for almost all Kias. Just provide your email address and a password and you're in. It's a little difficult to navigate at first, but you will get the hang of it. You want the shop manual for the MS series Optima. Just follow the listings into the engine section, and the timing belt is in there. All diagrams are printable. This is a free website that anyone can access. good luck.

the serpentine belt diagram should be printed on bottom side of the hood. I have a 01 kia optima and mine is above the serpentine belt(when hood is closed)

The thing is your doing the timing belt the water pump is right their with it . it should cost you much more at all besides the cost of the water pump. When doing a timing belt I have a rule that I go by The timing belt/seals =cam , crank , any pulley & tensioner & water pump all get replaced at the same time. I did a t-belt on a Audi A-8 very complex whole front of car has to come off as well, he didnt want to do w-pump & thermostat his thermostat was their as well not even a month later the water pump gave out he had to pay double the price because he didnt want to do it when I had it apart the first time. And make sure mechanic is ase certified . good luck

klaudie: This car does not really get serviced very often unless there are contaminants in the tank. I checked the Kia factory maintenance schedule and there is NO reference to fuel filter replacement. It seems that many manufacturers are now just putting screens or socks in the tanks before the fuel pump and no longer use fuel filters. KIA just puts a fine screen before the fuel pump. The pump is in the fuel tank which warrants it's removal to access the pump.
A strong word of advise of this engine!!!!!
Do NOT let the timing belt go beyond 60,000 miles. I could find no reference in Kia's maintenance schedule for timing belt replacement. According to them it's a judgment call by the tech! THAT IS TOTAL INSANITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If the belt breaks in this engine you will trash the upper end of the motor and be spending big bucks! Nearly all automotive manufacturers had scheduled timing belt replacements at 60,000 miles and suddenly a lot of them just extended the time and distance, but the part numbers, manufacturers and designs didn't appear to have changed. I have had many cars in my shop where people did not heed my warning. Some get lucky and others have to hock their kids fo afford the cost of their negligence.