2018 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

14 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.

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 3 options from FVP, PEAK and PRESTONE — 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, BECK/ARNLEY, VALVOLINE, AISIN and 1 other brand supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 861398.

This table covers the Coolant filler necks. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Forte — HYUNDAI 253293X600.

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

This group shows a single part: GATES 18547.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

4 Coolant Hose Connector / Flange parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — ACKOJA, SKP and HYUNDAI.

The Economy section: 1 option from SKP. SKP SK121228 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from HYUNDAI. A representative part number is HYUNDAI 256002E000.

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

This group includes SKP SK121228, HYUNDAI 256002E000 and ACKOJA A529671 and the remaining parts 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

2 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from CALORSTAT and MOTORAD.

Part numbers include CALORSTAT RC0201 and MOTORAD T153.

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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and GATES.

Part numbers include GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122.

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 for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 9 brands — GPD, CSF, DENSO and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3751.

The Economy section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 13412C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from CSF, DENSO, AGILITY and 5 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3751.

Part numbers include CSF 3751, GPD 13412C and DENSO 2219489, among others listed 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

7 Radiator Cap parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — GATES, CALORSTAT, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 31534.

In the Locking Replacement grade, GATES, CALORSTAT and MOTORAD supply 3 parts: 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: 4 parts, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, DORMAN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is MOTORAD T16R.

Part numbers include GATES 31534, CALORSTAT RC0212 and MOTORAD ST16R, among others listed above.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

10 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from UAC, VDO / CONTINENTAL, DORMAN and 5 other brands. DORMAN 621565 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN and GPD. A representative part number is DORMAN 621565.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from UAC, VDO / CONTINENTAL, TYC and 2 other brands. TYC 624150 is listed in this group.

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

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

This group shows a single part: HYUNDAI 25386A6100.

This table covers the Radiator Fan resistors. Read more

2 Radiator Fan Resistor parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RY2022 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

10 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. DAYCO 72592 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

11 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 10 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN, GPD and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is HOLSTEIN 2CTS0091.

The Economy section: 4 options from HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD and 1 other brand. HOLSTEIN 2CTS0091 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, BECK/ARNLEY, DELPHI and 4 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122.

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

7 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, AISIN and 2 other brands. CALORSTAT TH735488J carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include CALORSTAT TH735488J, MOTORAD 727192 and AISIN THYK804, 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

3 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes APEX AWO2408, FEL-PRO 36016 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C32727.

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

8 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from GATES, MOTORAD, DORMAN and 3 other brands. DORMAN 9025196 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9025196.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from GATES, MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. FOUR SEASONS 85973 is listed in this group.

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

Part numbers include DORMAN 9025196, FOUR SEASONS 85973 and GATES CO34943, among others listed 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

9 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, SKP and 6 other brands. ACDELCO 252977 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, SKP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1312429.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from ACDELCO, AISIN, DAYCO and 2 other brands. ACDELCO 252977 is listed in this group.

This group includes ACDELCO 252977, BECK/ARNLEY 1312429 and FVP US8106 and the remaining parts 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

5 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, ELRING and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 36015.

This group includes FEL-PRO 36015, APEX AWP3300 and ELRING 854160 and the remaining parts above.