2021 Kia Forte Engine Parts

This table covers the connecting rods between each piston and the crankshaft. Read more

TOPLINE supplies both parts for the 2021 Kia Forte.

This group includes TOPLINE CRHY22T and TOPLINE CRHY23L.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

3 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from TOPLINE and ENGINETECH.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH BB1100, TOPLINE RBHY22T and TOPLINE RBHY23.

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

4 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from TOPLINE, AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes AJUSA 54244600, MAHLE / CLEVITE CS55000 and TOPLINE CBSHY22 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the crankshafts that turn piston motion into rotation. Read more

TOPLINE supplies both parts for the 2021 Kia Forte.

Listed part numbers: TOPLINE CSHY22T and TOPLINE CSHY23S.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

4 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from TOPLINE.

Listed part numbers: TOPLINE TWHY22T, TOPLINE MBHY22 and TOPLINE TWHY23, plus the other parts above.

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

6 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include AJUSA 15096500, AJUSA 15096400 and FEL-PRO BS40740, among others listed above.

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

4 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from TOPLINE, AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes AJUSA 81061400, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33858 and TOPLINE HBHY22L and the remaining parts above.

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

3 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from AJUSA, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 10239000, FEL-PRO 26841PT and MAHLE / CLEVITE 55397.

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

6 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from TOPLINE, AJUSA, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 52529500, ENGINETECH HY20HSG and HYUNDAI 209202BU06, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

3 Engine Cover parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: TECHPRO KI1228171 and TECHPRO KI1228167, plus the other parts above.

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

3 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from TOPLINE and AJUSA.

Part numbers include AJUSA 50485000, TOPLINE CGSHY22ST and TOPLINE CGSHY23N.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

4 Exhaust Valve parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — TOPLINE, HYUNDAI and MELLING.

This group includes HYUNDAI 222122E000, MELLING V5571 and TOPLINE EVHY22 and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2021 Kia Forte — WELLS 5T5017.

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

6 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from ATP, DAYCO, HL MANDO and 2 other brands.

Listed part numbers: ATP 102474, ATP 102233 and DAYCO PB1761N, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Intake Manifold actuators. 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

One part is listed for the 2021 Kia Forte — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS IMA145.

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

3 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from AJUSA, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 13275000, FEL-PRO MS97228 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS20453.

This table covers the Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve 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 2021 Kia Forte — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS IMRC23.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

6 Intake Valve parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — HYUNDAI, MELLING and TOPLINE.

Part numbers include HYUNDAI 222112B400, HYUNDAI 222112E400 and MELLING V5564, among others listed above.

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

4 Motor Mount parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, PIONEER and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: ANCHOR 10029, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A71213 and PIONEER 610029, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

2 Motor Mount Kit parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from ANCHOR.

Part numbers include ANCHOR 301062 and ANCHOR 301064.

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

125 Oil parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 7 brands — VALVOLINE, LIQUI MOLY, MOBIL and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOBIL 125195. Grades run from Conventional through Synthetic Blend; Full Synthetic is the most populated section, led by 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

5 Oil Cooler parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — AUTOTECNICA, DORMAN, HYUNDAI and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is AUTOTECNICA HY1419308.

Listed part numbers: AUTOTECNICA HY1419308, DORMAN 918908 and HYUNDAI 264102B740, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Oil Dipstick tubes. Read more

This group shows a single part: AUTOTECNICA HY1422346.

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

6 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — DORMAN, AGS, REIN and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 090033. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.

This group includes DORMAN 090033, DORMAN 090053 and AGS ODP00007 and the remaining 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 2021 Kia Forte, from DORMAN, AJUSA, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand. DORMAN 095147 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 095147, AJUSA 22007100 and DORMAN 995147CD, among others listed above.

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

4 Oil Filler Cap parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.

This group includes CALORSTAT OC2331, GATES 31083 and MOTORAD MO151 and the remaining parts above.

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

17 Oil Filter parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 13 brands — BOSCH, VARIOUS MFR, WIX and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOBIL M1104A. 15 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

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, HASTINGS / BALDWIN, BOSCH, WIX and 6 other brands supply 10 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

4 Oil Pan parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from SPECTRA PREMIUM, ACKOJA and SKP.

This group includes ACKOJA A520179, SKP SKHYP32A and SPECTRA PREMIUM HYP34A and the remaining parts above.

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 Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

4 Oil Pump parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — MELLING, ULTRA-POWER and TOPLINE.

The Economy section: 1 option from ULTRA-POWER. ULTRA-POWER M526 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from MELLING and TOPLINE. A representative part number is MELLING M526.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes ULTRA-POWER M526 and TOPLINE OPHY22LK and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

4 Piston parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from ENGINETECH and TOPLINE.

The Premium section lists 1 option from ENGINETECH — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. ENGINETECH K16254P is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from ENGINETECH and TOPLINE. ENGINETECH P1625 is listed in this group.

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

This group includes ENGINETECH K16254P, ENGINETECH P1625 and TOPLINE PAHY22ST and the remaining parts above.