2013 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 2013 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 2013 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

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 2013 Kia Sorento come from 2 brands — HYUNDAI and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes HYUNDAI 2546221000, HYUNDAI 2546235504 and VICTOR REINZ 151118601.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

One part is listed for the 2013 Kia Sorento — ACKOJA A520753.

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

This group shows a single part: TECHPRO HY3014114.

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 2013 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — CALORSTAT, DORMAN and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

Part numbers include 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 2013 Kia Sorento, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO ES73007, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33610 and VICTOR REINZ 181015401.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2013 Kia Sorento come from US MOTOR WORKS. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

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 are listed for the 2013 Kia Sorento, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2013 Sorento.

Part numbers include GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122, among others listed 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

9 Radiator parts are listed for the 2013 Kia Sorento, from GPD, CSF, DENSO and 6 other brands. CSF 3615 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 13192C.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from CSF, DENSO, AGILITY and 5 other brands. CSF 3615 is listed in this group.

This group includes CSF 3615, GPD 13192C and DENSO 2219049 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 2013 Kia Sorento, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. MOTORAD T16R carries the "Popular" badge.

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.

Part numbers include MOTORAD T16R, CALORSTAT RC0212 and GATES 31534, among others listed 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 2013 Kia Sorento come from 5 brands — DORMAN, GPD, TYC and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 621493.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 621493 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from TYC, UAC and VDO / CONTINENTAL. A representative part number is TYC 622730.

Part numbers include DORMAN 621493, GPD 2811879 and TYC 622730, among others listed above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

One part is listed for the 2013 Kia Sorento — ACKOJA A52010028.

This table covers the Radiator Fan resistors. Read more

2 Radiator Fan Resistor parts are listed for the 2013 Kia Sorento, from GATES and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

This group includes GATES FCM151 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RY2026.

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

7 Radiator Hose parts for the 2013 Kia Sorento come from 4 brands — GATES, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 23737.

Listed part numbers: GATES 23737, GATES 23736 and ACDELCO 27042X, plus the other 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

14 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2013 Kia Sorento, from GPD, HOLSTEIN, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 11 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1581695 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from BECK/ARNLEY, FOUR SEASONS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 7 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1581695 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

15 Thermostat parts for the 2013 Kia Sorento come from 9 brands — MOTORAD, FACET, BECK/ARNLEY and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN THK007.

Premium: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7442180.

Standard Replacement: 14 parts, from FACET, MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY and 6 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN THK007.

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 2013 Kia Sorento, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 35921 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

14 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2013 Kia Sorento come from 9 brands — DORMAN, SKP, MOTORAD and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 9025994.

The Economy section: 6 options from DORMAN, SKP, AUTOTECNICA and 1 other brand. DORMAN 9025994 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS, GATES and 1 other brand. A representative part number is MOTORAD CH5126.

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

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

3 Water Inlet Gasket parts are listed for the 2013 Kia Sorento, from AJUSA, APEX and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 01113800, APEX AWO2093 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

22 Water Pump parts for the 2013 Kia Sorento come from 11 brands — DAYCO, GATES, US MOTOR WORKS and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is US MOTOR WORKS US8982.

The Economy section: 7 options from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. US MOTOR WORKS US8982 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 15 parts, from DAYCO, GATES, AISIN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN WPK807.

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

10 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2013 Kia Sorento, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 35813 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

2 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts for the 2013 Kia Sorento come from 2 brands — APEX and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: APEX AWP3203 and FEL-PRO ES72872.