1997 Kia Sephia 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 are listed for the 1997 Kia Sephia, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Sephia.

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, PEAK, PRESTONE 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 7 options from VALVOLINE, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE ZXEL1 is listed in this group.

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

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 1997 Kia Sephia come from 3 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4.

Part numbers include APEX AWO2403, FEL-PRO 36103 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C33469.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 1997 Kia Sephia, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Sephia.

Part numbers include GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122, among others listed 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

5 Radiator parts are listed for the 1997 Kia Sephia, from ULTRA-POWER, AGILITY, NISSENS and 2 other brands. ULTRA-POWER 2056 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Sephia.

Economy: 1 part, from ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is ULTRA-POWER 2056.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from AGILITY, NISSENS, OSC and 1 other brand. AGILITY 8012056 is listed in this group.

This group includes ULTRA-POWER 2056, AGILITY 8012056 and NISSENS 63390 and the remaining parts 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

6 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1997 Kia Sephia, from GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T13R carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Sephia.

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: 3 options from MOTORAD, SKP and GATES. MOTORAD T13R is listed in this group.

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

4 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 1997 Kia Sephia come from 4 brands — TECHPRO, ACKOJA, UAC and 1 other brand. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Economy section: 1 option from TECHPRO. TECHPRO KI3115103 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from ACKOJA, UAC and VDO / CONTINENTAL. A representative part number is ACKOJA A53010001.

Part numbers include TECHPRO KI3115103, ACKOJA A53010001 and UAC FA51154C, among others listed 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 1997 Kia Sephia — AUTO 7 3150037.

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 1997 Kia Sephia come from 5 brands — DAYCO, CONTINENTAL, GATES and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 81041.

The Economy section: 2 options from DAYCO and CONTINENTAL. DAYCO 81041 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. A representative part number is DAYCO 71765.

8 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

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

28 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 1997 Kia Sephia, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 16 other brands. SKP SKTS198 carries the "Popular" badge. Economy and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 17 parts.

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

10 Thermostat parts for the 1997 Kia Sephia come from 6 brands — MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, GATES and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 33489. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4.

The Performance section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTORAD 2323180 is listed in this group.

Premium: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7323180.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, GATES and 3 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 33489.

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

11 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1997 Kia Sephia, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, GATES and 7 other brands. FEL-PRO 35251 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Sephia.

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

2 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 1997 Kia Sephia come from 2 brands — HYUNDAI and KIA. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4.

This group includes HYUNDAI 0K24715172A and the remaining parts above.

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 1997 Kia Sephia, from APEX and FEL-PRO.

This group includes APEX AWO2210 and FEL-PRO 35797.

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

10 Water Pump parts for the 1997 Kia Sephia come from 10 brands — AIRTEX, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 42134. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4.

The Economy section: 6 options from AIRTEX, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 3 other brands. AIRTEX AW9305 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from GATES, GMB, DAYCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GATES 42134.

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 1997 Kia Sephia, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO 35457 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Sephia.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 35457, FEL-PRO 35456 and APEX AWP3072, among others listed above.