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Engine - Improved Timing Belts

SOURCE: KIA Technician Times Volume 8 Issue 2, 2005

TITLE: Improved Timing Belts

APPLIES TO: Optima 2.4L, and Rio 1.5L

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Improved Timing Belts


KMA has received inquiries about timing belt applications on Rio (1.5L) and Optima 2.4L engines. Please note that for both models, improved timing belts made of a different material have been available for some time through the Kia parts system, under new P/Ns.

Effective Production Dates & P/Ns of the Latest Changes to the Timing Belts.






Orders placed for previous P/Ns will automatically be superseded with the new P/Ns listed above.