2012 Kia Rondo 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 for the 2012 Kia Rondo come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 2.7L V6.

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 4 options from FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — 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, VALVOLINE, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXEL1.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia Rondo — 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

2 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Rondo, from CALORSTAT and DORMAN. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Rondo.

Part numbers include CALORSTAT RC0161 and DORMAN 54018.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2012 Kia Rondo.

Listed part numbers: 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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2012 Kia Rondo come from 2 brands — GATES and STANT. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes GATES 31428 and STANT 12021.

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

10 Radiator parts for the 2012 Kia Rondo come from 7 brands — CSF, AGILITY, OSC and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3408.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD and TECHPRO. GPD 2961C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from CSF, AGILITY, OSC and 2 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3408.

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 for the 2012 Kia Rondo come from 4 brands — GATES, CALORSTAT, SKP and 1 other brand.

In the Locking Replacement grade, GATES supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is GATES 31534.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from CALORSTAT, GATES and SKP. A representative part number is CALORSTAT RC0027.

3 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31534, CALORSTAT RC0027 and GATES 31336, 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 are listed for the 2012 Kia Rondo, from GPD, DORMAN, TECHPRO and 2 other brands. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Economy: 4 parts, from GPD, DORMAN and TECHPRO. A representative part number is DORMAN 621235.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from UAC and VDO / CONTINENTAL. UAC FA50483C is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 621235, GPD 2811625 and GPD 2811626, plus the other 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

11 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Rondo, from ACDELCO, GATES, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 26593X 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

7 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2012 Kia Rondo come from 5 brands — HOLSTEIN, WELLS, GPD and 2 other brands. 1 part fits every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 3 options from HOLSTEIN and GPD. GPD 1712556 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and VEMO. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX191.

Listed part numbers: GPD 1712556, HOLSTEIN 2CTS0136 and HOLSTEIN 2CTS0091, plus the other parts 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

17 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Rondo, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, ACKOJA and 3 other brands. MOTORAD 5302170 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from MOTORAD — rated for severe service. MOTORAD 5302170 is listed in this group.

The Premium section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7302170 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, ACKOJA and 1 other brand. MOTORAD 302170 is listed in this group.

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

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 for the 2012 Kia Rondo come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35921.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 35921, FEL-PRO 35918 and FEL-PRO 35920, among others listed above.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia Rondo — DORMAN 9025195.

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 are listed for the 2012 Kia Rondo, from GATES, AISIN, US MOTOR WORKS and 3 other brands. US MOTOR WORKS US8982 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from US MOTOR WORKS, AIRTEX, FVP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is US MOTOR WORKS US8982.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from GATES and AISIN. AISIN WPK805 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include US MOTOR WORKS US8982 and AIRTEX AW6215, among others listed 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

6 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2012 Kia Rondo come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and AJUSA.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 01226600, FEL-PRO 35813 and FEL-PRO 35802, plus the other 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

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia Rondo — FEL-PRO ES72872.