2003 Hyundai Accent 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

14 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, from PRESTONE, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. 13 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Premium section lists 5 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and PEAK — built to original-equipment specification. AISIN ACG004 is listed in this group.

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

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, from DAYCO, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. DAYCO 72098 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: DAYCO 72098, ACDELCO 20202S and CONTINENTAL 61328, plus the other parts above.

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 for the 2003 Hyundai Accent come from 4 brands — AJUSA, ELRING, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include AJUSA 16022400, ELRING 453010 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C32175, among others listed above.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

3 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2003 Hyundai Accent come from 3 brands — DORMAN, GPD and TECHPRO. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603569, GPD 2411129 and TECHPRO HY3014106.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2003 Hyundai Accent come from US MOTOR WORKS.

Listed part numbers: 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 are listed for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122 and the remaining 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

10 Radiator parts are listed for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, from NISSENS, FAMOUS BRAND, GPD and 6 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND 432471 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

Economy: 2 parts, from FAMOUS BRAND and GPD. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 432471.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from NISSENS, FVP, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 4 other brands. FVP RAD2338 is listed in this group.

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

8 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. CSF 4502 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

The Locking Replacement section lists 3 options from CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. CALORSTAT RC0213 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from CSF, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. CSF 4502 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include CSF 4502, CALORSTAT RC0213 and GATES 31533, among others listed above.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 490214.

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

6 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2003 Hyundai Accent come from 6 brands — SKP, GPD, ULTRA-POWER and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK620810. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Economy section: 3 options from SKP, GPD and ULTRA-POWER. SKP SK620810 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, AGILITY and UAC. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 75382.

This group includes SKP SK620810, GPD 2811294 and ULTRA-POWER 620810 and the remaining 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

One part is listed for the 2003 Hyundai Accent — AUTO 7 7020046.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

19 Radiator Hose parts for the 2003 Hyundai Accent come from 4 brands — DAYCO, CONTINENTAL, GATES and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 81051. 1 part fits every engine; the other 18 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 6 options from DAYCO and CONTINENTAL. DAYCO 81051 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 13 parts, from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DAYCO 71679.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

21 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 10 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND WTC1226 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 19 are engine-specific.

Economy: 9 parts, from GPD, HOLSTEIN, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 3 other brands. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND WTC1226.

The Standard Replacement section: 12 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FOUR SEASONS, NTK and 5 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122 is listed in this group.

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

40 Thermostat parts for the 2003 Hyundai Accent come from 9 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, FACET and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 300180. Economy, Heavy Duty, Performance, Premium and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 25 parts.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. 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

19 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 8 other brands. APEX AWO2203 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

11 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2003 Hyundai Accent come from 8 brands — DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 902757.

The Economy section: 4 options from DORMAN, AUTOTECNICA and FAMOUS BRAND. DORMAN 902757 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1470107.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Water Inlet. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Water Inlet Gasket parts are listed for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, from APEX and FEL-PRO.

This group includes APEX AWO2358 and FEL-PRO 36049.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

21 Water Pump parts for the 2003 Hyundai Accent come from 16 brands — US MOTOR WORKS, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, AIRTEX and 13 other brands. The "Popular" part is US MOTOR WORKS US9364.

The Economy section: 11 options from US MOTOR WORKS, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, AIRTEX and 5 other brands. US MOTOR WORKS US9364 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from GATES, GMB, AISIN and 5 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN WPK800.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

8 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 35727 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 35727, APEX AWP3175 and BECK/ARNLEY 0394155, among others listed above.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

This group shows a single part: BECK/ARNLEY 0394003.