2015 Kia Forte 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

13 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Forte, from PRESTONE, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2015 Forte.

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 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 Coolant filler necks. Read more

This group shows a single part: HYUNDAI 253293X600.

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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Forte, from CONTINENTAL and GATES.

This group includes CONTINENTAL 64515 and GATES 18547.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

7 Coolant Hose Connector / Flange parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Forte, from HYUNDAI, ACKOJA, SKP and 1 other brand. SKP SK121228 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from SKP. A representative part number is SKP SK121228.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from HYUNDAI. HYUNDAI 256312B050 is listed in this group.

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

Part numbers include SKP SK121228, HYUNDAI 256312B050 and HYUNDAI 256002E000, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Coolant Pipe. 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

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE C32833.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2015 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — GPD, TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR.

Part numbers include GPD 2811952 and TECHPRO KI3014103, among others listed 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

5 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2015 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — CALORSTAT, MOTORAD and DORMAN.

This group includes CALORSTAT RC0161, CALORSTAT RC0201 and DORMAN 54018 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

5 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2015 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — US MOTOR WORKS, AUTOTECNICA and GATES.

Listed part numbers: AUTOTECNICA KI0721547, GATES FCM145 and US MOTOR WORKS 16749, plus the other parts above.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Forte, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2015 Forte.

This group includes GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air. Read more

3 Intercooler parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Forte, from GPD, TECHPRO and TYC. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This group includes GPD 2711357, TECHPRO KI3012101 and TYC 18059.

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

35 Radiator parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Forte, from DENSO, TECHPRO, CSF and 11 other brands. CSF 3761 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by CSF, DENSO, KOYORAD and 8 other brands.

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 2015 Kia Forte, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. MOTORAD T16R carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2015 Forte.

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

16 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2015 Kia Forte come from 10 brands — TECHPRO, TYC, GPD and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 621565.

The Economy section: 7 options from TECHPRO, GPD, DORMAN and 1 other brand. DORMAN 621565 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from TYC, UAC, KIA and 3 other brands. A representative part number is KIA 25380A7000.

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

2 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Forte, from ACKOJA and HYUNDAI.

Listed part numbers: ACKOJA A52010001 and HYUNDAI 253863X000.

This table covers the Radiator Fan resistors. Read more

2 Radiator Fan Resistor parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Forte, from GATES and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes GATES FCM160 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RY2000.

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

14 Radiator Hose parts for the 2015 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — CONTINENTAL, GATES, DAYCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 72592.

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 2015 Kia Forte, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN, GPD and 11 other brands. HOLSTEIN 2CTS0091 carries the "Popular" badge. 13 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are 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

16 Thermostat parts for the 2015 Kia Forte come from 8 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is CALORSTAT TH735488J.

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

5 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Forte, from APEX, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE. 1 part fits every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: APEX AWO2342, APEX AWO2408 and FEL-PRO 36004, plus the other parts above.

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

8 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2015 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS, DORMAN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 9025196.

The Economy section: 1 option from DORMAN. DORMAN 9025196 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and HYUNDAI. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 85973.

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

This group includes DORMAN 9025196, FOUR SEASONS 85973 and HYUNDAI 256312B051 and the remaining parts above.

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 2015 Kia Forte come from 12 brands — US MOTOR WORKS, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is US MOTOR WORKS US6247.

The Economy section: 9 options from US MOTOR WORKS, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 2 other brands. US MOTOR WORKS US6247 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 13 parts, from ACDELCO, AISIN, DAYCO and 4 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 252981.

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

9 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Forte, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 36015 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 36015, APEX AWP3282 and APEX AWP3300, plus the other parts above.