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2005 Kia Spectra Base 4dr Sedan LX Manual

2005 Kia Spectra
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Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sdn, Midsize
25 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
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What is causing my poor fuel economy.
I just purchased this vehicle in April 2011. Since I started to drive it the MPG has been at best 20.5 city and at worse 16.5 city. The dealership has performed three major mechani...
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Asked by Christopher Z June 20, 2011, 12:37 pm 3 replies
bought new rke remote - how do you program?
remote keyless entry
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Asked by AutomotiveForums M March 8, 2012, 4:45 pm 1 reply
How much to replace the water pump timing bely?
water pump timing belt..
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Asked by Kim H February 25, 2012, 4:50 pm 1 reply
What is the cylinder head bolt torque order?
Re installing cylinder head and head bolts
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Asked by Ricardo B February 24, 2012, 11:10 am 1 reply
how do I replace a parking light (front)?
Both front parking lights are burned out and I cannot figure out how to remove the housing. I removed 2 phillips screws and a nut but it will not move. There appears to be a sq...
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Asked by Randy N February 19, 2012, 7:31 pm 1 reply
clutch slipping
When I shift gears, sometimes it slips in 2nd gear. If I take it slowly with the gas pedal, it shifts ok,
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Asked by Pamela S February 5, 2012, 6:30 pm 1 reply
Will a tire size 205 75 r 15 fit this car?
The original tire size is 195 60 r 15
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Asked by Shad S January 27, 2012, 11:00 am 1 reply
manual trans fluid change?
recomended?how often?
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Asked by Rob A January 23, 2012, 9:52 am 1 reply
what is the piece called where all my break fluid is leaking from under the hood?
my 03 kia is leaking lots of break fluid
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Asked by Sadie T January 17, 2012, 12:38 pm 1 reply
Headlight Troubleshoot
In the fall I had to replace both bulbs in the headlight. At Christmas time, I realized the passenger side headlight was out, so, I bought replacement bulbs. Upon changing them, I ...
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Asked by Sarah G January 10, 2012, 7:13 am 1 reply
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