2020 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 are listed for the 2020 Kia Forte, from PRESTONE, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2020 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, PEAK and PRESTONE 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 5 options from BECK/ARNLEY, VALVOLINE, AISIN and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE 861398 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Coolant filler necks. Read more

This group shows a single part: FOUR SEASONS 86304.

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

One part is listed for the 2020 Kia Forte — HYUNDAI 25411F2050.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

One part is listed for the 2020 Kia Forte — FOUR SEASONS 86361.

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 for the 2020 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — CALORSTAT and MOTORAD. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT RC0201 and MOTORAD T153.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

This group shows a single part: HYUNDAI 25385F2000.

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

One part is listed for the 2020 Kia Forte — MOTORAD 3121.

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

3 Intercooler parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Forte, from GPD, TECHPRO and TYC.

Part numbers include GPD 2711572, TECHPRO HY3012110 and TYC 18122.

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

12 Radiator parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Forte, from GPD, CSF, AGILITY and 6 other brands. CSF 3870 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from GPD and TECHPRO. A representative part number is GPD 13710C.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from CSF, AGILITY, KIA and 4 other brands. CSF 3870 is listed in this group.

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

5 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Forte, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, DORMAN and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T16R carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Locking Replacement section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOTORAD ST16R is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, DORMAN and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T16R is listed in this group.

This group includes MOTORAD T16R, MOTORAD ST16R and CALORSTAT RC0027 and the remaining parts above.

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

12 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2020 Kia Forte come from 9 brands — GPD, TYC, HYUNDAI and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is AGILITY 6010321. 1 part fits every engine; the other 11 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 3 options from GPD and TECHPRO. GPD 2812018 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from TYC, HYUNDAI, AGILITY and 4 other brands. A representative part number is AGILITY 6010321.

This table covers the Radiator Fan resistors. Read more

2 Radiator Fan Resistor parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Forte, from GATES and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include GATES FCM160 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RY2022.

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

3 Radiator Hose parts for the 2020 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — GATES and CONTINENTAL.

This group includes CONTINENTAL 61646, GATES 51789 and GATES 52452.

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

10 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Forte, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 6 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122T carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2020 Forte.

Economy: 4 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122T.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DELPHI, HELLA and 3 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

14 Thermostat parts for the 2020 Kia Forte come from 9 brands — CALORSTAT, MOTORAD, AISIN and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is CALORSTAT TH735488J.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and SKP. DORMAN 9025210 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from CALORSTAT, MOTORAD, AISIN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is CALORSTAT TH735488J.

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

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 2020 Kia Forte, from APEX, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE. 1 part fits every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

This group includes APEX AWO2342, APEX AWO2408 and FEL-PRO 36004 and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2020 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and FOUR SEASONS.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 86231, GATES CO35056 and GATES CO35070, 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

15 Water Pump parts for the 2020 Kia Forte come from 10 brands — US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, SKP and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is US MOTOR WORKS US6247.

The Economy section: 7 options from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, SKP and 1 other brand. US MOTOR WORKS US6247 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from GATES, GMB, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 252977.

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

6 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Forte, from APEX, FEL-PRO, ELRING and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include APEX AWP3282, APEX AWP3300 and ELRING 854160, among others listed above.