2008 Kia RIO5 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

13 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2008 Kia RIO5 come from 5 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 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 3 options from FVP, PRESTONE and PEAK — 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, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and PEAK supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is AISIN ACG004.

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

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2008 Kia RIO5 come from 3 brands — CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and HYUNDAI.

Listed part numbers: CONTINENTAL 61328, DAYCO 72098 and HYUNDAI 2546026000.

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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Kia RIO5, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE C32175 and VICTOR REINZ 411028800.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

This group shows a single part: FOUR SEASONS 85399.

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

5 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2008 Kia RIO5, from DORMAN, GPD, LARES and 2 other brands. DORMAN 603568 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603568, GPD 2411128 and LARES 37656, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. 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

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2008 Kia RIO5, from CALORSTAT, DORMAN and MOTORAD.

This group includes CALORSTAT RC0161, DORMAN 54018 and MOTORAD T163.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2008 Kia RIO5.

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 2008 Kia RIO5 come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and STANT.

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

11 Radiator parts for the 2008 Kia RIO5 come from 10 brands — KIA, GPD, DENSO and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is DENSO 2213709.

The Economy section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 2820C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from KIA, DENSO, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 6 other brands. A representative part number is DENSO 2213709.

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 for the 2008 Kia RIO5 come from 5 brands — CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 4502.

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: 5 parts, from CSF, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 4502.

This group includes CSF 4502, 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

9 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2008 Kia RIO5, from GPD, KIA, DORMAN and 4 other brands. DORMAN 621423 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from GPD and DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 621423.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from FOUR SEASONS, KIA, NISSENS and 1 other brand. FOUR SEASONS 76273 is listed in this group.

2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 621423, GPD 2812439 and GPD 2811322, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Kia RIO5 — AUTO 7 3210062.

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

11 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2008 Kia RIO5, from ACDELCO, GATES, DAYCO and 2 other brands. ACDELCO 22486M carries the "Popular" badge.

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

13 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2008 Kia RIO5 come from 12 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN, GPD and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is HOLSTEIN 2CTS0091.

The Economy section: 4 options from HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD and 1 other brand. HOLSTEIN 2CTS0091 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, BECK/ARNLEY, DELPHI and 6 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122.

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

11 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2008 Kia RIO5, from FACET, MOTORAD, AISIN and 5 other brands. AISIN THK007 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7442180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from FACET, AISIN, CALORSTAT and 5 other brands. AISIN THK007 is listed in this group.

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

12 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2008 Kia RIO5 come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35827.

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

9 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2008 Kia RIO5, from MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS, HYUNDAI and 1 other brand. DORMAN 9025919 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9025919.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and HYUNDAI. FOUR SEASONS 86314 is listed in this group.

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

This group includes DORMAN 9025919, FOUR SEASONS 86314 and FOUR SEASONS 86299 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 for the 2008 Kia RIO5 come from 2 brands — APEX and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: 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

15 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2008 Kia RIO5, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, AIRTEX, BECK/ARNLEY and 12 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WU9364 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 8 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, AIRTEX, BECK/ARNLEY and 5 other brands. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WU9364.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from AISIN, GATES, ACDELCO and 4 other brands. AISIN WPK800 is listed in this group.

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

6 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2008 Kia RIO5 come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35727.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 35727, MAHLE / CLEVITE K31727 and APEX AWP3175, among others listed above.