2023 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

9 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — PRESTONE, BECK/ARNLEY, VALVOLINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is PRESTONE AF2100. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — the catalog's value-priced group. PRESTONE AF3100 is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE supplies 2 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, BECK/ARNLEY, VALVOLINE, AISIN and 1 other brand supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 861398.

Part numbers include PRESTONE AF2100, PRESTONE AF3055 and PRESTONE AF3100, among others listed above.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

This group shows a single part: 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

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from MOTORAD and CALORSTAT. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT RC0201, MOTORAD T16R and MOTORAD T153.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Kia Forte — HYUNDAI 25385F2000.

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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from MOTORAD. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 3122 and MOTORAD 3121.

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

3 Intercooler parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — GPD, TECHPRO and TYC.

Listed part numbers: 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

9 Radiator parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 7 brands — GPD, CSF, TECHPRO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3871.

The Economy section: 3 options from GPD and TECHPRO. GPD 13710C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from CSF, AGILITY, NISSENS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3871.

This group includes CSF 3871, GPD 13710C and GPD 13775C and the remaining 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

7 Radiator Cap parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, DORMAN, GATES and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T16R.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOTORAD ST16R.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, DORMAN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is MOTORAD T16R.

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

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD T16R, MOTORAD ST16R and CALORSTAT RC0027, plus the other parts above.

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

8 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from AGILITY, HYUNDAI, GPD and 3 other brands.

Economy: 2 parts, from GPD and TECHPRO. A representative part number is GPD 2812020.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from AGILITY, HYUNDAI, UAC and 1 other brand. AGILITY 6010321 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include GPD 2812020, TECHPRO HY3115158 and AGILITY 6010321, among others listed above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan resistors. Read more

This group shows a single part: 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 are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from 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

8 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 7 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122T. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.

The Economy section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD and HOLSTEIN. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DELPHI, HELLA and 2 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122T, GPD 1712632 and HOLSTEIN 2CTS0091 and the remaining parts above.

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

11 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from GATES, MOTORAD, AISIN and 3 other brands. GATES 34802 carries the "Popular" badge.

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 for the 2023 Kia Forte come from FEL-PRO.

This group includes FEL-PRO 36004 and FEL-PRO 36016.

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

5 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and GATES.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 86231, GATES CO34935 and MOTORAD CH3125 and the remaining parts 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 are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, SKP and 6 other brands. US MOTOR WORKS US6247 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 7 parts, from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, SKP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is US MOTOR WORKS US6247.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from AISIN, GATES, GMB and 2 other brands. AISIN WPK810 is listed in this group.

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

3 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and ELRING.

This group includes ELRING 854160, FEL-PRO 36003 and FEL-PRO 36015.