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  1. Cerato, Shuma & Spectra (post in sub-section only)
    Hi all! I just got 2009 kia spectra and need to replace rotors with pads and I can't find torque specs for this model, I found that someone suggesting 70 ft lbs for a caliper mount, and someone 45 🤷‍♂️. What are you guys referring to when replacing rotors? thank you! and I would really...
  2. Cerato, Shuma & Spectra (post in sub-section only)
    hello im looking to start working on a 2005 kia spectra that needs an oil pump i was wondering if anyone knew the location before i start taking parts off is it behind the oil pan or on the side of the engine ? thanks
  3. Cerato, Shuma & Spectra (post in sub-section only)
    Bought a 2007 Spectra at 148k miles, now 151. I have no service history for the car, and judging by the absolutely nasty oil when I bought it it wasn't well maintained. I have changed oil, brakes, cabin and engine air filters, spark plugs and wires. What else do should I do? Timing belt...
  4. Cerato, Shuma & Spectra (post in sub-section only)
    Hi everyone, I’m new here and trying to find out how to fix my girlfriend’s car. It’s a 2006 Kia Spectra EX 2.0 with an automatic transmission. She was driving home when the radiator blew with a giant hole at the top of the radiator and whitish gunk blown all over the place. Got it towed to the...
  5. Cerato, Shuma & Spectra (post in sub-section only)
    Hey, I'm new to the forum and I've recently been having electric issues with my 2007 Kia Spectra5 SX, one of the major ones being my speedometer, odometer and cruise control stopped working. So this is where I'm at right now: I recently installed an aftermarket stereo and while doing so I...
  6. Cerato & Spectra5 (2004 - 2009) 2nd Gen
    Hello everyone, Does anyone happen to know where i can buy both sets of output shaft seals for a my Kia spectra M/T. No matter where i looked, i have only been able to find them for the A/T. If anyone can let me know, it would be really appreciated.
  7. Cerato, Shuma & Spectra (post in sub-section only)
    This is a 2006 Kia Spectra that’s overheating - It was noticed after I got home and the temp gauge read normal at that time. I popped the hood and found that the leak seemed to be coming from the thermostat housing. Changed the thermostat, gasket, upper, lower and crossover hose and those don’t...
  8. Shuma & Spectra (1997-2003) 1st Gen
    I have a 2002 spectra base with manual transmission. We just replaced the clutch and now we have the weirdest shifting problem. At first we couldnt get the car to shift into 3rd or reverse at all. Now the car will most of the time shift into 3rd, still no reverse and if we attempt to shift into...
  9. Cerato, Shuma & Spectra (post in sub-section only)
    My friend Gabe is having some issues with his 2008 Kia Spectra5 SX. We made a how to video of how to fix this issue. I got out my ODBII reader and pulled the codes and he has several codes being thrown, one of which was the P0303. This code typically means there's a misfire in cylinder...
  10. Cerato, Shuma & Spectra (post in sub-section only)
    Hello, I have had some problems with the evaporation system: 1- I have replaced the purge valve, after checking that it had remained open. 2- I have tried adding a plastic bag to the gas cap to seal and rule out that it is a leak from the gas cap. 3- I have changed the hose from the purge valve...
  11. Shuma & Spectra (1997-2003) 1st Gen
    I’ve recently been having misfiring problems with my 06 spectra sx, car throwing p0301 and p0302 codes and having extreme loss of power, running rough, drops Rpms in idle after I rev it, seems to be running rich. I’m not sure what it is as I’ve done the following to try and fix it: changed spark...
  12. Shuma & Spectra (1997-2003) 1st Gen
    Hey guys need some info on where to start bought a 2003 spectra for 300$ with bad trans. Need some help on how to remove the trans. Thanks
  13. Cerato, Shuma & Spectra (post in sub-section only)
    My daughter has a 2009 Kia Spectra EX that has been a bit problematic. Our most current issue is the passenger side blinker for both the front and the back flasher stays on all the time. Even with the car off... I pulled the hazard fuse so the battery didn’t drain and proceeded to research...
  14. Cerato, Shuma & Spectra (post in sub-section only)
    Today I was replacing the control arms along with all 4 of the engine/trans mounts on my 07 Spectra with 170,000. After I got the knuckle & CV out of the way the control arm bolt closest to the front of the car felt as if it had snapped but what actually happened is the captive/welded nut inside...
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