Help seal combustion pressure in the cylinders and keep coolant and oil in their own passages with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc AHG242R, a Kia Optima cylinder head gasket cataloged for the right position on the 2002-2006 Kia Optima with the V6-2.7L engine. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, which also include the 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2002-2005 Hyundai Sonata, 2003-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson and 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, all with the V6-2.7L.
Signs this engine cylinder head gasket may need replacing include coolant loss with no visible leak, white exhaust smoke, overheating, milky engine oil, or bubbles in the coolant reservoir. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing the gasket. For installation, consult the vehicle service information for the correct head fasteners, the torque sequence, whether the original bolts may be reused, and how the head and block surfaces should be prepared.
What does a cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block. This contains combustion pressure and keeps the coolant and oil passages separated from each other and from the cylinders.
Will this work as a Hyundai Sonata cylinder head gasket?
AHG242R is listed for the 2002-2005 Hyundai Sonata with the V6-2.7L engine, in the right position. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full application list.
Which side of the engine does AHG242R fit?
It is cataloged for the right position on the listed V6-2.7L applications. Those applications use one gasket in that position.
What are signs a head gasket may be failing?
Common signs include coolant loss with no visible leak, white exhaust smoke, overheating, milky oil, or bubbles in the coolant reservoir. These can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing the gasket.
Can I reuse the original head bolts?
Many head bolts are designed for single use. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners, the torque sequence, and whether the originals may be reused.
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