2018 Kia Niro Engine Parts

This table covers the guides that keep the balance-shaft chain on its path. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Niro — CLOYES 96193.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Niro — AJUSA 54310100.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. 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 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, ELRING and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS46167.

This group includes FEL-PRO TCS46167, APEX ATC13280 and ELRING 854180 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Niro — AJUSA 81056300.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. 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

4 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Niro, from AJUSA, APEX, ELRING and 1 other brand.

This group includes AJUSA 10253600, APEX AHG1444 and ELRING 188880 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

3 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Niro, from AJUSA, ELRING and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes AJUSA 52576900, ELRING 188870 and MAHLE / CLEVITE HS55373.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Niro — TECHPRO KI1228186.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

2 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Niro, from AJUSA and ELRING.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 50526800 and ELRING 188560.

This table covers the followers that drive a mechanical fuel pump off the camshaft. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Niro — WELLS 5T5017.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

2 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Niro, from ACKOJA and HL MANDO.

Listed part numbers: ACKOJA A520621 and HL MANDO 30A5017.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. 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

2 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Niro, from AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 13298100 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS20375.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. 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: ELRING 043790.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine 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

6 Motor Mount parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 5 brands — ACKOJA, ANCHOR, WESTAR and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ANCHOR 10029.

Part numbers include ANCHOR 10029, WESTAR EM7395 and ACKOJA A521808, among others listed above.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: ANCHOR 300736.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

139 Oil parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 7 brands — VALVOLINE, LIQUI MOLY, MOBIL and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOBIL 125195. They are grouped as Conventional, Full Synthetic, Heavy Duty / Diesel, High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) and Synthetic Blend, with Full Synthetic the largest group at 93 parts from LIQUI MOLY, VALVOLINE, MOBIL and 3 other brands.

This table covers the heat exchangers that cool engine oil. Typical signs include oil at the cooler fittings, or coolant that looks like a milkshake. Pressure-test both circuits after a cooler swap — a leak here mixes oil and coolant. Read more

2 Oil Cooler parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 2 brands — ACKOJA and NISSENS.

Listed part numbers: ACKOJA A52600017 and NISSENS 91447.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

8 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 5 brands — DORMAN, AGS, ELRING and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 090033.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 090033, DORMAN 090053 and AGS ODP00007, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. 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 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Niro, from DORMAN, ELRING, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand. DORMAN 095147 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 095147, DORMAN 995147CD and ELRING 726760 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

3 Oil Filler Cap parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and HYUNDAI.

Listed part numbers: HYUNDAI 2651026640, MOTORAD MO151 and MOTORAD MO222.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

22 Oil Filter parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 17 brands — BOSCH, VARIOUS MFR, WIX and 14 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOBIL M1104A.

The Economy section lists 5 options from BOSCH, FRAM, FVP and 2 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. BOSCH 72228WS is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from MOBIL and WIX — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOBIL M1104A is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, ACKOJA, HYUNDAI, BOSCH and 10 other brands supply 15 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BOSCH 3312.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Niro — ACKOJA A520190.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. 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: VICTOR REINZ 703141410.

This table covers the pickup tubes and screens that feed the oil pump. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Niro — MELLING 403S.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

This group shows a single part: HYUNDAI 2435003HA0.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

2 Timing Chain parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Niro, from CLOYES and S.A. GEAR.

Part numbers include CLOYES C533 and S.A. GEAR C1226.

This table covers kits that group a timing chain with the related tensioners and guides. Read more

2 Timing Chain & Component Kit parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 2 brands — S.A. GEAR and CLOYES.

The Economy section: 1 option from S.A. GEAR. S.A. GEAR 76454S is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from CLOYES. A representative part number is CLOYES 90533SX.

Part numbers include S.A. GEAR 76454S and CLOYES 90533SX.

This table covers the guides and dampers that keep the timing chain on its path. Read more

5 Timing Chain Guide / Damper parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Niro, from S.A. GEAR and CLOYES. S.A. GEAR 71303 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: S.A. GEAR 71303, CLOYES 96194 and CLOYES 96195, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

2 Timing Chain Tensioner parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 2 brands — CLOYES and S.A. GEAR.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES 96192 and S.A. GEAR 91409.

This table covers the crankshaft sprockets that drive the timing chain or belt. Read more

This group shows a single part: KIA 2312103HA0.

This table covers the Torque Strut mounts. 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

3 Torque Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Niro, from ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and PIONEER.

This group includes ANCHOR 10136, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A71100 and PIONEER 630136.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. 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 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 5 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, AJUSA, APEX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 0362101.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 0362101, AJUSA 11166400 and APEX AVC1444, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the lifters / tappets that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

2 Valve Lifter parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 2 brands — AJUSA and TOPLINE.

This group includes AJUSA 85009300 and TOPLINE LIFHY23.

This table covers the keepers that lock each valve-spring retainer to the stem. Read more

4 Valve Spring Retainer Keeper parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Niro, from HYUNDAI, MELLING, QUALCAST and 1 other brand.

This group includes HYUNDAI 2222302500, MELLING VL1060 and QUALCAST 345008 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. 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 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 5 brands — APEX, ELRING, KIA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AVS13014.

Listed part numbers: APEX AVS13014, ELRING 330310 and KIA 222242B001, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the oil-control solenoids that command the cam phasers. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same. Read more

8 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 7 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GATES, HOLSTEIN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is HYUNDAI 2437503020.

The Economy section: 3 options from GATES, HOLSTEIN and WALKER PRODUCTS. GATES VVS366 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HYUNDAI, ACKOJA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HYUNDAI 2437503020.

Part numbers include HYUNDAI 2437503020, GATES VVS366 and HOLSTEIN 2VTS0526, among others listed above.

This table covers the cam phaser sprockets used by the variable-valve-timing system. Read more

3 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Sprocket parts for the 2018 Kia Niro come from 3 brands — GATES, HYUNDAI and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

Listed part numbers: GATES VCP859, HYUNDAI 2437004000 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VVT787.

This table covers the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Sprocket bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Niro — CLOYES VCB104.