2008 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 2008 Kia Sorento, from PRESTONE, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Sorento.

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

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 4 brands — HYUNDAI, FEL-PRO, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35959. Every part fits both the 3.3L V6 and the 3.8L V6.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35959, APEX AWO2297 and HYUNDAI 2546221000, 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 for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — CALORSTAT, DORMAN and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 3.3L V6 and the 3.8L V6.

Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT RC0161, DORMAN 54018 and MOTORAD T163.

This table covers the Coolant Water Crossover Mounting sets. Read more

3 Coolant Water Crossover Mounting Set parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Sorento.

This group includes FEL-PRO ES72971, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33589 and VICTOR REINZ 181015601.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Sorento.

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

6 Radiator parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from FVP, TYC, AGILITY and 3 other brands. FVP RAD2962 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Sorento.

This group includes FVP RAD2962, TYC 2962 and AGILITY 8012962 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

7 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T16R carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Sorento.

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 RC0212 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from MOTORAD, SKP, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T16R is listed in this group.

This group includes MOTORAD T16R, CALORSTAT RC0212 and GATES 31534 and the remaining parts above.

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

7 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 7 brands — DORMAN, GPD, TECHPRO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 620794. Every part fits both the 3.3L V6 and the 3.8L V6.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN, GPD and TECHPRO. DORMAN 620794 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, KIA, NISSENS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 76309.

This group includes DORMAN 620794, GPD 2811627 and TECHPRO KI3115126 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

5 Radiator Hose parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — GATES, DAYCO and CONTINENTAL. The "Popular" part is GATES 23314. Every part fits both the 3.3L V6 and the 3.8L V6.

This group includes GATES 23314, CONTINENTAL 66273 and DAYCO 72670 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

15 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN, GPD and 11 other brands. HOLSTEIN 2CTS0091 carries the "Popular" badge. 14 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

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

The Standard Replacement section: 11 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, BECK/ARNLEY, DELPHI and 8 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

8 Thermostat parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 8 brands — AISIN, GATES, ACKOJA and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN THY002. Every part fits both the 3.3L V6 and the 3.8L V6.

Part numbers include AISIN THY002, GATES 34766 and ACKOJA A70990003, among others listed above.

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

16 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 35894 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Sorento.

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

This group shows a single part: MOTORAD CH3211.

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

9 Water Pump parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 9 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, SKP and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DAYCO DP1227. Every part fits both the 3.3L V6 and the 3.8L V6.

The Economy section: 4 options from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, SKP and 1 other brand. BECK/ARNLEY 1312288 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from DAYCO, GATES, AISIN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DAYCO DP1227.

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

Listed part numbers: DAYCO DP1227, BECK/ARNLEY 1312288 and FVP US6048, plus the other parts above.

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

13 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO 35896 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Sorento.