2020 Kia Sorento 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 Sorento, from PRESTONE, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2020 Sorento.

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, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.

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 4 options from BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and PEAK — built to original-equipment specification. AISIN ACG004 is listed in this group.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. 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 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 2020 Kia Sorento come from 2 brands — APEX and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: APEX AWO2297 and FEL-PRO 35959.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

This group shows a single part: AUTOTECNICA HY0723959.

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

This group shows a single part: MOTORAD T142.

This table covers the Coolant Water Crossover Mounting sets. Read more

One part is listed for the 2020 Kia Sorento — FEL-PRO ES72971.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

2 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2020 Kia Sorento come from 2 brands — AUTOTECNICA and KIA. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: AUTOTECNICA KI0622577 and KIA 25385C6500.

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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Sorento, from GATES and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2020 Sorento.

Part numbers include GATES 31428 and MOTORAD 3121.

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

13 Radiator parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Sorento, from CSF, AGILITY, OSC and 7 other brands. CSF 3791 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 13520C.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from CSF, KOYORAD, AGILITY and 2 other brands. CSF 3791 is listed in this group.

7 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

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 Sorento, from GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. GATES 31534 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

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 Sorento come from 7 brands — DORMAN, GPD, TECHPRO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 620942. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN, GPD and TECHPRO. DORMAN 620942 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from AGILITY, FOUR SEASONS, TYC and 1 other brand. A representative part number is AGILITY 6010316.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 620942, GPD 2812025 and TECHPRO KI3115145, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

This group shows a single part: HYUNDAI 252313R000.

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

9 Radiator Hose parts for the 2020 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — GATES, CONTINENTAL and DAYCO. The "Popular" part is CONTINENTAL 66605.

This group includes CONTINENTAL 66605, CONTINENTAL 66607 and CONTINENTAL 66663 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 Sorento, from GPD, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN and 7 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1581695 carries the "Popular" badge. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Economy: 5 parts, from GPD, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and HOLSTEIN. A representative part number is GPD 1712556.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from BECK/ARNLEY, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DELPHI and 4 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1581695 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

10 Thermostat parts for the 2020 Kia Sorento come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS, HYUNDAI and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN THRHY0001.

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

17 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Sorento, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO 35921 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

7 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2020 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and GATES. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 86277.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 86277, MOTORAD CH7027 and FOUR SEASONS 86290, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Water Inlet. 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 Water Inlet Gasket parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Sorento, from APEX and FEL-PRO.

Part numbers include APEX AWO2093 and FEL-PRO 35368.

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

18 Water Pump parts for the 2020 Kia Sorento come from 9 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, AISIN and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN WPK823.

The Economy section: 9 options from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and 2 other brands. ACKOJA A5250003 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from AISIN, GATES, DAYCO and 2 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN WPK823.

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

11 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Sorento, from FEL-PRO, APEX, ELRING and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 35813 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

2 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts for the 2020 Kia Sorento come from 2 brands — APEX and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: APEX AWP3203 and FEL-PRO ES72872.