2018 Kia Forte Automatic Transmission Parts

This table covers the Bushing kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Forte — DURA-BOND TK30.

This table covers the replacement filters for this application — the table heading and notes say which circuit. Typical signs include restricted flow — long cranking, weak airflow, or dirty fluid after a short interval. Seat the new filter so it cannot bypass, and use the grade the notes call for. Read more

8 Filter parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from VARIOUS MFR, ATP, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. ATP B205 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, VARIOUS MFR supplies 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is VARIOUS MFR PT99808.

The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from ATP, BECK/ARNLEY and VAICO — built to original-equipment specification. ATP B205 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include ATP B205, VARIOUS MFR PT99808 and VARIOUS MFR PT99493, among others listed above.

This table covers the flexplates that connect the crankshaft to the torque converter. Read more

2 Flexplate parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — ATP and PIONEER.

Listed part numbers: ATP Z520 and PIONEER FRA598.

This table covers the heat exchangers that cool transmission fluid. Typical signs include fluid that overheats, a leak at the cooler fittings, or milky fluid that says coolant and ATF have mixed. Flush the lines when you replace a cooler. Cross-contamination is how a small leak becomes a transmission job. Read more

2 Fluid Cooler parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from ACKOJA and DORMAN.

Part numbers include ACKOJA A52601007 and DORMAN 918983.

This table covers the Fluid Cooler Line hoses. 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

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Forte — SUNSONG 5801895.

This table covers the pans that hold automatic-transmission fluid. Read more

2 Fluid Pan parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — SKP and SPECTRA PREMIUM.

Part numbers include SKP SK265855 and SPECTRA PREMIUM TP0102.

This table covers the Fluid Pump bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Forte — DURA-BOND MIT21T.

This table covers the seals at the Manual Shaft. 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

2 Manual Shaft Seal parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

This group includes NATIONAL 711014 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS711014.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Output Shaft seal surface. Read more

3 Output Shaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

This group includes BCA NS99145, NATIONAL 99145 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99145.

This table covers the seals at the Output Shaft. 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 Output Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. NATIONAL 711015 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 711015, NATIONAL 710997 and NATIONAL 711152, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Pressure Control (EPC) solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Forte — WELLS 2N1375.

This table covers the Shift Improvement kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Forte — TRANSGO SKA6MF.

This table covers the Shift solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

2 Shift Solenoid parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — HYUNDAI and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

Part numbers include HYUNDAI 463133B011 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TCS289.

This table covers the Sun Gear bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

2 Sun Gear Bushing parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from DURA-BOND.

This group includes DURA-BOND MIT24BR and DURA-BOND MIT25.

This table covers the seals at the Torque Converter Shaft. 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 Torque Converter Shaft Seal parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — NATIONAL, BCA, JAPANESE OE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 710615.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 710615, BCA NS710615 and JAPANESE OE 9031143004, among others listed above.

This table covers the automatic-transmission fluids specified for this gearbox. Typical signs include harsh or delayed shifts, fluid that smells burnt, or a shudder at light throttle. Use exactly the specification in the notes. Automatic transmissions are unforgiving of the wrong fluid. Read more

16 Transmission Fluid parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Forte, from VALVOLINE, PENTOSIN, LIQUI MOLY and 6 other brands. ACDELCO 109243 carries the "Popular" badge.

The ATF 64 section lists 2 options from PENTOSIN — grouped under the catalog's "ATF 64" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PENTOSIN 1058113 is listed in this group.

In the Dexron grade, ACDELCO supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Dexron" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 109243.

The Dual Clutch section lists 1 option from PENTOSIN — grouped under the catalog's "Dual Clutch" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PENTOSIN 1052208 is listed in this group.

In the Multi-Vehicle grade, VALVOLINE, LIQUI MOLY, MOBIL and 1 other brand supply 8 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Multi-Vehicle" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOBIL 126505.

The SP-IV (SP 4) section lists 2 options from AISIN and IDEMITSU — grouped under the catalog's "SP-IV (SP 4)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. AISIN ATFSP4 is listed in this group.

In the ZF Fluid grade, ZF supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "ZF Fluid" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ZF 5961308625.

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

This table covers the conditioners and additives used with this transmission fluid. Read more

LUBEGARD supplies the 5 Transmission Fluid Additive parts for the 2018 Kia Forte. LUBEGARD 19610 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: LUBEGARD 19610, LUBEGARD 60902 and LUBEGARD 63010, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the transmission to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

2 Transmission Mount parts for the 2018 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — ANCHOR and WESTAR.

Part numbers include ANCHOR 10275 and WESTAR EM7550.