2004 Kia Sorento 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 2004 Kia Sorento, from PRESTONE, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

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 and PEAK supply 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.

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 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 2004 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO and HYUNDAI.

This group includes APEX AWO2297, FEL-PRO 35959 and HYUNDAI 2546235504.

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

2 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2004 Kia Sorento come from 2 brands — AUTOTECNICA and GPD.

Part numbers include AUTOTECNICA KI0716167 and GPD 2411263.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2004 Kia Sorento come from US MOTOR WORKS.

Part numbers include 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 2004 Kia Sorento, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT.

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

11 Radiator parts are listed for the 2004 Kia Sorento, from NISSENS, ULTRA-POWER, FAMOUS BRAND and 7 other brands. ULTRA-POWER 2585 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from ULTRA-POWER and FAMOUS BRAND. A representative part number is ULTRA-POWER 2585.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from NISSENS, CSF, TYC and 5 other brands. CSF 3191 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 2004 Kia Sorento, from GATES, MOTORAD, SKP and 3 other brands. MOTORAD T16R carries the "Popular" badge.

The Locking Replacement section lists 2 options from GATES and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. GATES 31534 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from MOTORAD, SKP, CALORSTAT and 3 other brands. MOTORAD T16R is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD T16R, GATES 31534 and MOTORAD ST16R, plus the other parts above.

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 2004 Kia Sorento come from 6 brands — GPD, FOUR SEASONS, TYC and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 75638.

The Economy section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 2811562 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, TYC, AGILITY and 2 other brands. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 75638.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 75638, GPD 2811562 and TYC 621040 and the remaining parts above.

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

8 Radiator Hose parts for the 2004 Kia Sorento come from 4 brands — DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 71149.

This group includes DAYCO 71149, GATES 22073 and ACDELCO 20273S and the remaining parts above.

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

14 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2004 Kia Sorento, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN, GPD and 10 other brands. HOLSTEIN 2CTS0091 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HOLSTEIN 2CTS0091.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, BECK/ARNLEY, DELPHI and 7 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

15 Thermostat parts for the 2004 Kia Sorento come from 8 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 5302170.

Heavy Duty: 2 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5302170.

Premium: 2 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7302170.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 5 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 33878.

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

20 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2004 Kia Sorento, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and 5 other brands. FEL-PRO 35764 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

3 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2004 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — FOUR SEASONS, GATES and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: FOUR SEASONS 86292, GATES CO35022 and MOTORAD CH3113.

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 2004 Kia Sorento come from 10 brands — SKP, US MOTOR WORKS, BECK/ARNLEY and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1461240.

The Economy section: 4 options from SKP, US MOTOR WORKS, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. SKP SK1461240 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from AISIN, DAYCO, GATES and 2 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN WPK816.

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

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

5 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2004 Kia Sorento, from FEL-PRO, APEX, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 35787 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35787, APEX AWP3186 and BECK/ARNLEY 0394162 and the remaining parts above.