2012 Kia FORTE5 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 2012 Kia FORTE5, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 FORTE5.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 — CONTINENTAL 64515.

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

This group shows a single part: VICTOR REINZ 151118601.

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

This group shows a single part: CALORSTAT RC0201.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2012 Kia FORTE5, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 FORTE5.

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 2012 Kia FORTE5, from GPD, CSF, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 3 other brands. CSF 3835 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 FORTE5.

Economy: 1 part, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 13133C.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from CSF, SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY and 2 other brands. CSF 3835 is listed in this group.

This group includes CSF 3835, GPD 13133C and SPECTRA PREMIUM CU13133 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

8 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2012 Kia FORTE5, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. MOTORAD T16R carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 FORTE5.

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: 5 options from MOTORAD, SKP, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. 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

5 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 come from 4 brands — FOUR SEASONS, SKP, GPD and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SKP SK621497. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

The Economy section: 2 options from SKP and GPD. SKP SK621497 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from FOUR SEASONS and UAC. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 76254.

This group includes SKP SK621497, GPD 2811708 and FOUR SEASONS 76254 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan resistors. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 — GATES FCM152.

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 2012 Kia FORTE5 come from 4 brands — DAYCO, CONTINENTAL, GATES and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 72311. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Part numbers include DAYCO 72311, DAYCO 72404 and ACDELCO 27076X, among others listed 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

9 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2012 Kia FORTE5, from GPD, HOLSTEIN, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 6 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 37890 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 FORTE5.

Economy: 4 parts, from GPD, HOLSTEIN, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GPD 1712556.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from FOUR SEASONS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HYUNDAI and 2 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 37890 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 37890, GPD 1712556 and HOLSTEIN 2CTS0136, among others listed above.

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 2012 Kia FORTE5 come from 6 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, AISIN and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN THK007. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

In the Heavy Duty grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5335180.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from CALORSTAT, AISIN, ACKOJA and 3 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN THK007.

Part numbers include AISIN THK007, MOTORAD 5335180 and CALORSTAT TH629482, 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

8 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Kia FORTE5, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, GATES and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO 35921 carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 35921, GATES 33661 and FEL-PRO 35918, among others listed above.

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

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 come from 4 brands — DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS, GATES and 1 other brand. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Economy section: 1 option from DORMAN. DORMAN 9025195 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, GATES and MOTORAD. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 86027.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 9025195, FOUR SEASONS 86027 and GATES CO35006, plus the other 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 2012 Kia FORTE5, from AJUSA and FEL-PRO. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 01113800 and FEL-PRO 35368.

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

12 Water Pump parts for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 come from 9 brands — GATES, GMB, US MOTOR WORKS and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is US MOTOR WORKS US6220. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 4 options from US MOTOR WORKS, ACKOJA, FVP and 1 other brand. US MOTOR WORKS US6220 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from GATES, GMB, DAYCO and 2 other brands. A representative part number is DAYCO DP738.

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 2012 Kia FORTE5, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and AJUSA. FEL-PRO 35813 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35813, AJUSA 01473700 and FEL-PRO 35802 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO ES72872.