2023 Kia Forte Engine Parts

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

This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO BS40740.

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

One part is listed for the 2023 Kia Forte — FEL-PRO 26841PT.

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

2 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from HYUNDAI and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: HYUNDAI 209202BU06 and MAHLE / CLEVITE HS55397A.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

3 Engine Cover parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include TECHPRO KI1228171 and TECHPRO KI1228167, among others listed above.

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

This group shows a single part: MELLING V5571.

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

One part is listed for the 2023 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 2023 Kia Forte, from ATP, DAYCO, HL MANDO and 2 other brands.

Part numbers include ATP 102474, ATP 102233 and DAYCO PB1761N, among others listed above.

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 2023 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

3 Intake Valve parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — MELLING and HYUNDAI.

Listed part numbers: HYUNDAI 222112B400, MELLING V5564 and MELLING V5565.

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

3 Motor Mount parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and WESTAR.

Part numbers include ANCHOR 10029, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A71213 and WESTAR EM7395.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

2 Motor Mount Kit parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from ANCHOR.

Listed part numbers: 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

50 Oil parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 6 brands — VALVOLINE, MOBIL, IDEMITSU and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is LIQUI MOLY 2259. Grades run from Conventional through Synthetic Blend; Full Synthetic is the most populated section, led by VALVOLINE, MOBIL, IDEMITSU 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 2023 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — HYUNDAI, DORMAN, GPD and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is HYUNDAI 264102B740.

Listed part numbers: HYUNDAI 264102B740, DORMAN 918908 and GPD 2611481, plus the other parts above.

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

4 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — DORMAN, REIN and SKP. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.

This group includes DORMAN 090033, DORMAN 090053 and REIN HWU0110 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

DORMAN supplies both parts for the 2023 Kia Forte. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 Forte.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 095147 and DORMAN 995147CD.

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

4 Oil Filler Cap parts for the 2023 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.

Part numbers include CALORSTAT OC2331, GATES 31083 and MOTORAD MO81, among others listed 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

16 Oil Filter parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 13 brands — BOSCH, VARIOUS MFR, WIX and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOBIL M1104A. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.

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, BOSCH, WIX, ACDELCO and 6 other brands supply 9 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

3 Oil Pan parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from SPECTRA PREMIUM and SKP.

Listed part numbers: SKP SKHYP32A, SPECTRA PREMIUM HYP34A and SPECTRA PREMIUM HYP32A.

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

2 Oil Pump parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from MELLING.

Listed part numbers: MELLING M526 and MELLING M574.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

HASTINGS MANUFACTURING supplies both parts for the 2023 Kia Forte.

Part numbers include HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2N6024 and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2N6024S.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

This group shows a single part: HYUNDAI 243502B700.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

6 Timing Chain parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from MELLING, S.A. GEAR, HYUNDAI and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include HYUNDAI 243212B620, MELLING 967 and MELLING 515, among others listed above.

This table covers kits that group a timing chain with the related tensioners and guides. Read more

6 Timing Chain & Component Kit parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — S.A. GEAR and MELLING.

The Economy section: 3 options from S.A. GEAR. S.A. GEAR 76443 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from MELLING. A representative part number is MELLING 3967SAX.

Listed part numbers: S.A. GEAR 76443, S.A. GEAR 76307S and S.A. GEAR 76307SV, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the guides and dampers that keep the timing chain on its path. Read more

12 Timing Chain Guide / Damper parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from S.A. GEAR, MELLING and PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC. S.A. GEAR 91189 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

6 Timing Chain Tensioner parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — MELLING, PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC and S.A. GEAR.

Part numbers include MELLING BT6091, MELLING BT5759 and PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC T66269, among others listed above.

This table covers the Timing covers. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Kia Forte — AUTOTECNICA HY1423402.

This table covers the crankshaft sprockets that drive the timing chain or belt. Read more

4 Timing Crank Sprocket parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — HYUNDAI, MELLING, PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC and 1 other brand.

This group includes HYUNDAI 231212B710, MELLING S1123 and PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC G56060 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Torque Strut mounts. 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

2 Torque Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from ANCHOR and PIONEER. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 Forte.

This group includes ANCHOR 10136 and PIONEER 630136.

This table covers the turbochargers that compress intake air. Read more

This group shows a single part: HYUNDAI 282312B790.

This table covers the Turbocharger Boost sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Kia Forte — WELLS 5S15746.

This table covers the Turbocharger Coolant lines. Typical signs include a wet fitting, a rusted pipe, or a pressure loss in this circuit. Flare or thread the new line the way the notes specify; a kinked replacement will fail early. Read more

This group shows a single part: SUNSONG 5804173.

This table covers the Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid 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

This group shows a single part: HYUNDAI 394002B400.

This table covers the Valve covers. Read more

2 Valve Cover parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from ACKOJA and HYUNDAI.

This group includes ACKOJA A529682 and HYUNDAI 224102B612.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover 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

2 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — BECK/ARNLEY and FEL-PRO.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 0362125 and FEL-PRO VS50818R.

This table covers the lifters / tappets that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

This group shows a single part: ACKOJA A520739.

This table covers the springs that close each intake and exhaust valve. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a broken coil, or a clunk from the spring pocket. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats. Read more

MELLING supplies both parts for the 2023 Kia Forte.

This group includes MELLING VS2280 and MELLING VS2511.

This table covers the keepers that lock each valve-spring retainer to the stem. Read more

2 Valve Spring Retainer Keeper parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from MELLING and SBI. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 Forte.

This group includes MELLING VL1060 and SBI 1211060.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. 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

4 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, ENGINETECH and SBI.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH S140V, FEL-PRO SS72939 and FEL-PRO SS71268, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the oil-control solenoids that command the cam phasers. 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

29 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 11 brands — DORMAN, SKP, HOLSTEIN and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 918024. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Economy is the most populated section, led by DORMAN, SKP, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands.

This table covers the cam phaser sprockets used by the variable-valve-timing system. Read more

7 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Sprocket parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — AUTOTECNICA, HYUNDAI, S.A. GEAR and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HYUNDAI 243502E700.

The Economy section: 1 option from AUTOTECNICA. AUTOTECNICA HY1422671 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from S.A. GEAR, HYUNDAI and CLOYES. A representative part number is HYUNDAI 243502E700.

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

Part numbers include HYUNDAI 243502E700, AUTOTECNICA HY1422671 and S.A. GEAR S1553, among others listed above.

This table covers the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Sprocket bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Kia Forte — CLOYES VCB104.