1997 Hyundai Sonata Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, VALVOLINE, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXEL1.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and GATES.

This group includes ACDELCO 14002S, CONTINENTAL 64309 and GATES 18030.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata, from AJUSA, HYUNDAI, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include AJUSA 16022400, HYUNDAI 2546221000 and MAHLE / CLEVITE B45797, among others listed above.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Sonata.

This group includes US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 3.0L V6.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

7 Radiator parts for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata come from 7 brands — ULTRA-POWER, GPD, VALEO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is ULTRA-POWER 1823.

The Economy section: 2 options from ULTRA-POWER and GPD. ULTRA-POWER 1823 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from VALEO, AGILITY, NISSENS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is VALEO 732487.

Part numbers include ULTRA-POWER 1823, GPD 1823C and VALEO 732487, among others listed above.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

7 Radiator Cap parts for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata come from 4 brands — CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T13R. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 3.0L V6.

In the Locking Replacement grade, CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is CALORSTAT RC0213.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from MOTORAD, SKP, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. A representative part number is MOTORAD T13R.

This group includes MOTORAD T13R, CALORSTAT RC0213 and GATES 31533 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

7 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata, from TECHPRO, DORMAN, GPD and 3 other brands. TECHPRO HY3115109 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Economy: 4 parts, from TECHPRO, DORMAN and GPD. A representative part number is TECHPRO HY3115109.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from FOUR SEASONS and VDO / CONTINENTAL. FOUR SEASONS 75938 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: TECHPRO HY3115109, DORMAN 620801 and GPD 2812091, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

4 Radiator Fan Motor parts for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata come from 3 brands — FOUR SEASONS, AUTO 7 and VDO / CONTINENTAL.

Listed part numbers: AUTO 7 3150063, FOUR SEASONS 35297 and FOUR SEASONS 35296, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

19 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata, from MOTORAD, FACET, BECK/ARNLEY and 4 other brands. MOTORAD 5240180 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — rated for severe service. MOTORAD 5240180 is listed in this group.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2040180.

The Premium section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7240180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 15 options from FACET, MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY and 4 other brands. MOTORAD 240180 is listed in this group.