![]() ![]() Entry/exit is easy enough for a small sedan. Rear-seat passengers fare about the same: Two 6-footers have good underseat foot room and OK knee and shoulder space, though just adequate head room on a seat that isn’t uncomfortable, but won’t win any awards. Head room is only adequate for 6-footers, who might be squeezed by the optional sunroof. However, long-legged drivers may want more rearward seat travel, and seat comfort is nothing special. Up front, a standard tilt wheel and lever-action seat-height adjuster enhance a fine basic driving position. The smooth engine grows a bit coarse around 4000 rpm, but is acceptably refined for the class. On the highway, wind and road ruckus are nicely subdued. ABS-available only on the EX-provides strong, sure stops. Spectra smothers most bumps well thanks to a solid structure and comfort-oriented tires, though large moguls induce minor “float.” The car’s handy size and quick, responsive steering aid close-quarter maneuverability, but Spectra has modest cornering grip. We had no opportunity to measure with manual transmission. A test LX sedan with automatic transmission averaged 22.8mpg-hardly stellar for this class of car. Spectra feels peppier with the slick-shifting manual transmission. Both came with EX equipment but added sporty touches, including leather-wrapped steering wheel, firmer suspension, and 16-inch wheels.Īcceleration is adequate for most needs, though the smooth, responsive automatic transmission saps enough power to slow progress up steep hills. basic, 10/100,000 powertrain, but only the basic warranty is transferable to a second owner.ĭuring the “real” 2005 model year, a Spectra5 hatchback joined the line in one trim level, as did an SX-trim sedan. Kia shared Hyundai’s warranty coverage of 5-years/50,000-mi. EX added air conditioning, remote keyless entry, and power windows/locks/heated mirrors. Both models came with a tilt steering wheel, height-adjustable driver seat, and CD audio system. ABS was optional on EX and unavailable on LX. ![]() Both the base LX and uplevel EX sedans came with standard front side airbags, curtain side airbags, and 4-wheel disc brakes. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard, a 4-speed automatic optional. The only engine was Elantra’s 138-hp 2.0-liter 4-cyl. The 2004.5 Spectra was based on the Elantra platform of corporate parent Hyundai. The early 2004 came in Base, GS, LS, and GSX trim, while the 2004.5 came in LX and EX guise. If you see a 2004 Kia Spectra advertised, you can tell if it’s the old model or the new one by the trim level. However, we start this generation at 2005 to avoid confusion with the old design. Oddly, the company still called it a 2004 model (the last of the outgoing version was also a 2004), and sometimes the new car was referred to as a “2004.5” model. Animals love its sweet taste, so even a spilling a small amount on your garage floor can end up in the dog's stomach pretty quickly.Kia released a redesigned Spectra sedan in spring 2004 with new styling, more power, and additional safety features. Promptly wipe up any spilled fluid as it is highly toxic. Always wear safety goggles when working on your Spectra. Removing the coolant reservoir cap on a warm engine could cause the cap to fly off at a high rate of speed and fluid to spray out of the reservoir. These coolants will typically say 50/50 or pre-mixed on the front of the coolant bottle. Some coolants will come premixed-that is, you don't need to add any water. Mix the coolant / antifreeze with distilled water so that you have a combination of 50% coolant and 50% water. Be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of fluid to add - for Kias, it will typically be in a section titled Fluid Capacities in the back of your manual. The video above shows you where the coolant reservoir in your Spectra is located and how to add coolant / antifreeze. Make sure to check your engine when it is cold for an accurate reading. Engine coolant / antifreeze circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but won't freeze in the winter. Adding engine coolant (also known as antifreeze) to your 2006 Kia Spectra is pretty easy. ![]()
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