How to Replace a Thermostat in a Cooling System on Kia Spectra?

To replace the thermostat, disconnect the battery, locate the thermostat housing cover, and remove it as well as the old gasket. For installation, attach the new thermostat and gasket, reattach the cover and hose, reconnect the battery, actuate the engine, and check thermostat operation.

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Kia Spectra Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 2550023001
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- Replaced by: 2550023010
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Spectra Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 0K20115171A
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- Other Name: Thermostat
- Replaces: 0K20115171
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Kia Spectra | Low Grade, Middle Grade | 1.8L | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan
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Kia Spectra Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 2550023010
$23.01 MSRP: $32.92
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- Other Name: Thermostat
- Replaces: 2550023001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Spectra Thermostat
Part Number: 0K20115171
$20.38 MSRP: $29.15
You Save: $8.77 (31%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly
- Replaced by: 0K20115171A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Kia Spectra | Low Grade, Middle Grade | 1.8L | 5 Door Sedan
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Kia Spectra Thermostat Set
Part Number: 0K2471517Y
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Kia Spectra | Low Grade, Middle Grade | 1.8L | 5 Door Sedan

Kia Spectra Thermostat

The Kia Spectra Thermostat protects the engine by maintaining a good range of coolant temperature to ensure good performance. This tiny valve is located close to the radiator and detects temperature, closing or opening the coolant flow to stop overheating and allow the motor to get into gear more quickly on cold starts. The vast majority of Kia Spectra models are based on a proven and tested mechanical wax-pellet Thermostat design, with heated wax expanding and forcing a rod to open the passageway. Simpler bimetallic strip Thermostat mechanisms were also employed in earlier automotive systems around the globe; although the wax type provides smoother operation, Kia still had to use it in the Spectra line. In other applications, Thermostat systems may be either analog hand-set or digital programmable, which store user targets, but the Spectra uses the simple wax method since it only requires on-off coolant control and no room scheduling. Constant temperature maintenance that a correctly operating Thermostat provides Kia drivers with consistent fuel efficiency, reliable heater output, and less engine wear.

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Thermostat Assembly
2550023001
Q: How to Replace a Thermostat in a Cooling System on Kia Spectra?
A:
To replace the thermostat, disconnect the battery, locate the thermostat housing cover, and remove it as well as the old gasket. For installation, attach the new thermostat and gasket, reattach the cover and hose, reconnect the battery, actuate the engine, and check thermostat operation.