2011 Kia Optima Belt Drive Parts

This table covers the serpentine and accessory belts that drive the front accessories. Typical signs include squeal on cold start, cracks across the ribs, or glazing on the back of the belt. A new belt on a worn tensioner will squeal within weeks — spin the idlers by hand while the belt is off. Read more

26 Belt parts are listed for the 2011 Kia Optima, from CONTINENTAL, DAYCO, GATES and 4 other brands. GATES K060837 carries the "Popular" badge. Economy and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 10 parts.

This table covers the Belt Removal / Installation tools. This is a service tool, not a wear part — match the application in the notes. Read more

This group shows a single part: DAYCO 93875.

This table covers the automatic tensioners that hold belt tension. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or a damper that no longer holds the arm. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage; the labor overlaps almost entirely. Read more

29 Belt Tensioner parts for the 2011 Kia Optima come from 11 brands — DAYCO, GATES, CONTINENTAL and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is CONTINENTAL 49428. They are grouped as Economy, Kit and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 16 parts from DAYCO, GATES, LITENS and 5 other brands.

This table covers the idler pulleys the belt wraps around. Typical signs include a chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that feels rough or has play. Replace a noisy idler with the belt — the labor is already paid for. Read more

22 Idler Pulley parts are listed for the 2011 Kia Optima, from SKP, DAYCO, LITENS and 9 other brands. DORMAN 419699 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, SKP, DORMAN and ÜRO PARTS supply 5 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is DORMAN 419699.

The Standard Replacement section lists 16 options from DAYCO, LITENS, GATES and 5 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. DAYCO 89133 is listed in this group.

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

This table covers the pulleys on the tensioner arm. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

4 Tensioner Pulley parts for the 2011 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — SKP, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 1 option from SKP. SKP SK89161 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and LITENS. A representative part number is CONTINENTAL 50113.

This group includes SKP SK89161, CONTINENTAL 50113 and DAYCO 89161 and the remaining parts above.