This page lists 70 cooling system parts for the 1996 Kia Sephia, across 11 part types, covering both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The cooling system system on the 1996 Kia Sephia keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. The largest groups are Coolant / Antifreeze (17 parts), Thermostat (10 parts) and Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal (10 parts). The other 8 part types cover the remaining 33 parts.
The 1996 Kia Sephia was sold with both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1996 Kia Sephia cooling system parts are MOTORAD (9 parts), GATES (7 parts) and PRESTONE (5 parts), plus 28 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
13 parts on this 1996 Kia Sephia page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including FVP MV5050GAL (Coolant / Antifreeze) and ULTRA-POWER 2056 (Radiator). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Fits: 1.6L L4 | AF3055 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | MV5050GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 1.6L L4 | BQA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 1.6L L4 | AF3100 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 1.6L L4 | 719009 | 🇺🇸 US | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | AF2100 | 🇺🇸 US | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 1.6L L4 | PKP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 1.6L L4 | PXA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 1.6L L4 | AF6610 | 🇺🇸 US | MAX Asian Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 1.6L L4 | AFMAX | 🇺🇸 US | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | ZXEL1 | 🇺🇸 US | Dex-Cool Orange1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 861398 | 🇺🇸 US | Asian Vehicle Blue1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| AISIN Fits: 1.6L L4 | ACG004 | 🇺🇸 US | GreenPOAT | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 | 2521501 | 🇺🇸 US | Premium Extra Life BlueAsian | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 | 2521001 | 🇺🇸 US | Premium Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 1.6L L4 | PAG1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | OET Asian Extended Life Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 1.6L L4 | 675130 | 🇺🇸 US | Asian Vehicle Red1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
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.
17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1996 Kia Sephia 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.
Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APEX Fits: 1.6L L4 | AWO2403 | 🇺🇸 US | Bypass pipe | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 1.6L L4 | 36103 | 🇺🇸 US | Bypass pipe | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 1.6L L4 | C33469 | 🇺🇸 US | O-RingMolded Rubber | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 1996 Kia Sephia, from APEX, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.
This group includes APEX AWO2403, FEL-PRO 36103 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C33469.
Cooling System Tester Adapter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: 1.6L L4 | 31428 | 🇺🇸 US | May Require Spacer Number 31416 | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 1.6L L4 | 3121 | 🇺🇸 US | StandardRadiator Cap Adapter | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 1.6L L4 | 3122 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
| STANT Fits: 1.6L L4 | 12021 | 🇺🇸 US | Radiator Cap/Cooling System Tester Adapter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system.
4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1996 Kia Sephia come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and STANT.
Listed part numbers: GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122, plus the other parts above.
Radiator
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRA-POWER Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 2056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Except with Auto Trans | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGILITY Fits: 1.6L L4 | 8012056 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NISSENS Fits: 1.6L L4 | 63390 | 🇺🇸 US | Manual Transmission | View on Amazon |
| OSC Fits: 1.6L L4 | 2056 | 🇺🇸 US | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| SPECTRA PREMIUM Fits: 1.6L L4 | CU2056 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Radiator parts for the 1996 Kia Sephia come from 5 brands — ULTRA-POWER, AGILITY, NISSENS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ULTRA-POWER 2056.
The Economy section: 1 option from ULTRA-POWER. ULTRA-POWER 2056 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from AGILITY, NISSENS, OSC and 1 other brand. A representative part number is AGILITY 8012056.
Listed part numbers: ULTRA-POWER 2056, AGILITY 8012056 and NISSENS 63390, plus the other parts above.
Radiator Cap
Locking Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALORSTAT Fits: 1.6L L4 | RC0213 | 🇺🇸 US | PerformanceIncludes 2 seals | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 1.6L L4 | 31533 | 🇺🇸 US | Safety Release Radiator Cap | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 1.6L L4 | ST13R | 🇺🇸 US | Safety Lever | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | T13R | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | SK10227 | 🇺🇸 US | Pressure Rating 13 psi | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.6L L4 | 54237 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| GATES Fits: 1.6L L4 | 31333 | 🇺🇸 US | OE Type | View on Amazon |
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.
7 Radiator Cap parts for the 1996 Kia Sephia come from 5 brands — GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T13R.
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, DORMAN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is MOTORAD T13R.
Part numbers include MOTORAD T13R, CALORSTAT RC0213 and GATES 31533, among others listed above.
Radiator Fan Assembly
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHPRO Fits: 1.6L L4 | KI3115103 | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Motor, Blade, and Shroud | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAC Fits: 1.6L L4 | FA51154C | 🇺🇸 US | Left | View on Amazon |
| VDO / CONTINENTAL Fits: 1.6L L4 | FA70650 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator.
3 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 1996 Kia Sephia, from TECHPRO, UAC and VDO / CONTINENTAL.
Economy: 1 part, from TECHPRO. A representative part number is TECHPRO KI3115103.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from UAC and VDO / CONTINENTAL. UAC FA51154C is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: TECHPRO KI3115103, UAC FA51154C and VDO / CONTINENTAL FA70650.
Radiator Fan Motor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO 7 Fits: 1.6L L4 | 3150037 | 🇺🇸 US | Left | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: AUTO 7 3150037.
Radiator Hose
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAYCO Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 71485 | 🇺🇸 US | Curved | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 71486 | 🇺🇸 US | Curved | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 1.6L L4 | 20249S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional / GoldMolded | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 1.6L L4 | 20250S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional / GoldMolded | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 1.6L L4 | 61590 | 🇺🇸 US | Molded | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 1.6L L4 | 62533 | 🇺🇸 US | Molded | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 1.6L L4 | 21883 | 🇺🇸 US | Molded | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 1.6L L4 | 21880 | 🇺🇸 US | Molded | View on Amazon |
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.
8 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1996 Kia Sephia, from DAYCO, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. DAYCO 71485 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes DAYCO 71485, DAYCO 71486 and ACDELCO 20249S and the remaining parts above.
Thermostat
Performance
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: 1.6L L4 | 2323180 | 🇺🇸 US | High Flow | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: 1.6L L4 | 7323180 | 🇺🇸 US | Fail-Safe | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 33489 | 🇺🇸 US | OE Type | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 323180 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
| AISIN Fits: 1.6L L4 | THK004 | 🇺🇸 US | 88°C (190°F) OE Temp | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 | 1430734 | 🇺🇸 US | OE TemperatureGasket/Seal Not Included | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 | 1430733 | 🇺🇸 US | Alternate TemperatureGasket/Seal Not Included | View on Amazon |
| CALORSTAT Fits: 1.6L L4 | TH507682 | 🇺🇸 US | PerformanceDoes Not Include Seal | View on Amazon |
| FACET Fits: 1.6L L4 | 78232S | 🇺🇸 US | Opening Temperature (F): 190 | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 1.6L L4 | 323192 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
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.
10 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1996 Kia Sephia, from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, GATES and 3 other brands. GATES 33489 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2323180.
The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7323180 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, GATES and 3 other brands. GATES 33489 is listed in this group.
Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 35251 | 🇺🇸 US | Thermostat Housing Cover Seal | View on Amazon |
| GATES Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 33644 | 🇺🇸 US | Thermostat Gasket - 1 27/32" | View on Amazon |
| AISIN Fits: 1.6L L4 | THP401 | 🇺🇸 US | Thermostat Seal | View on Amazon |
| APEX Fits: 1.6L L4 | AWO2014 | 🇺🇸 US | ThermostatWater Outlet Seal | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 | 0390135 | 🇺🇸 US | Thermostat Seal | View on Amazon |
| FACET Fits: 1.6L L4 | 79520 | 🇺🇸 US | Thermostat Seal | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 1.6L L4 | C20115 | 🇺🇸 US | Paper | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 1.6L L4 | C31759 | 🇺🇸 US | Beaded Paper | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 1.6L L4 | MG68 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 1.6L L4 | 711556800 | 🇺🇸 US | Paper | View on Amazon |
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.
10 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1996 Kia Sephia come from 9 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, GATES and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35251.
Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI Fits: 1.6L L4 | 0K24715172A | 🇺🇸 US | Thermostat Housing Cover | View on Amazon |
| KIA Fits: 1.6L L4 | 0K24715172A | 🇺🇸 US | Thermostat Housing Cover | View on Amazon |
This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in.
2 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 1996 Kia Sephia, from HYUNDAI and KIA.
This group includes HYUNDAI 0K24715172A and the remaining parts above.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 1996 Kia Sephia
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Match the engine first. Every cooling system part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Thermostat .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 1996 Kia Sephia?
Our catalog currently lists 70 cooling system parts for the 1996 Kia Sephia across 11 subcategories and 31 brands, covering both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do cooling system parts differ between 1996 Kia Sephia engines?
Yes. Every cooling system part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 1996 Kia Sephia?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1996 Kia Sephia was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1996 Kia Sephia?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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