2020 Kia Rio 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

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Rio, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

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 7 options from VALVOLINE, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE ZXEL1 is listed in this group.

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 adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Rio, from 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

8 Radiator parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Rio, from GPD, CSF, HYUNDAI and 5 other brands. CSF 3914 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 13817C.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from CSF, HYUNDAI, AGILITY and 4 other brands. CSF 3914 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: CSF 3914, GPD 13817C and HYUNDAI 25310H9000, plus the other parts 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

6 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Rio, from GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. GATES 31534 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Locking Replacement section lists 2 options from GATES and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. GATES 31534 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.

Part numbers include GATES 31534, MOTORAD ST16R and MOTORAD T16R, among others listed above.

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

7 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2020 Kia Rio come from 7 brands — GPD, VARIOUS MFR, AGILITY and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is AGILITY 6010342.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD and VARIOUS MFR. GPD 2812052 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from AGILITY, TYC, FOUR SEASONS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is AGILITY 6010342.

Listed part numbers: AGILITY 6010342, GPD 2812052 and VARIOUS MFR HY3115161, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan resistors. Read more

One part is listed for the 2020 Kia Rio — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RY2027.

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

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

This group includes CONTINENTAL 61606, CONTINENTAL 66991 and GATES 52180 and the remaining parts above.

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

12 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Rio, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD, WALKER PRODUCTS and 4 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122T carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from GPD, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122T.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, WELLS and 1 other brand. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122 is listed in this group.

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

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

5 Thermostat parts for the 2020 Kia Rio come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, AUTOTECNICA, SKP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 726180.

The Economy section: 2 options from AUTOTECNICA and SKP. AUTOTECNICA HY0720684 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from MOTORAD and FOUR SEASONS. A representative part number is MOTORAD 726180.

Part numbers include MOTORAD 726180, AUTOTECNICA HY0720684 and SKP SK86358, 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

2 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Rio, from ELRING and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes ELRING 326310 and VICTOR REINZ 711145900.

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

8 Water Pump parts for the 2020 Kia Rio come from 5 brands — FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, DAYCO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is US MOTOR WORKS US6247.

The Economy section: 2 options from US MOTOR WORKS and FVP. US MOTOR WORKS US6247 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from DAYCO, GATES and GMB. A representative part number is DAYCO DP1936.

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

Listed part numbers: US MOTOR WORKS US6247 and DAYCO DP1936, plus the other 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

One part is listed for the 2020 Kia Rio — ELRING 316180.