2003 Kia Optima Cooling and Climate Controls

Essential 2003 Kia Optima Cooling and Climate Controls

Metrix – A/C Hose (Part No.R1020119702MTX)

A/C Hose

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$94.04
A/C Hose

Dorman – Help – Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley (Part No.34297)

Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley

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$75.99
This A/C compressor bypass pulley is a cost-effective solution to allow the original equipment drive belt to be used while bypassing an inoperable A/C compressor.

Product Features:
  • Cost-effective solution – this bypass pulley retains the use of the standard drive belt after a failed A/C compressor is removed
  • Durable components – this bypass pulley uses quality components for a long service life
  • Easy to install – uses the same mounting points as the A/C compressor
  • Quality tested – this part has undergone extensive testing to ensure a quality fit and long service life
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Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap Tester Adapter (Part No.12021)

Radiator Cap Tester Adapter

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$17.79
Tester adapter for the MT-300 cooling system pressure testers. Professional grade test equipment to ensure an automotive cooling system is operating at the correct pressure. Made from high quality materials to ensure durability. Designed to test automotive coolant caps.

Product Features:
  • Machined metal construction
  • Works with MT-300 pressure tester
  • Tests coolant caps
  • Professional quality
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Original Equipment – Thermostat Housing Cover (Part No.G4011285452OEA)

Thermostat Housing Cover

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$19.49
The Original Equipment Thermostat Housing Cover is an ideal high quality Original Equipment replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Premium Original Equipment replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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Dorman – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: With Housing, 180 Degree Neck Angle (Part No.902-5038)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: With Housing, 180 Degree Neck Angle

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$36.49
This replacement engine coolant thermostat housing is engineered to match the fit and durability of the stock thermostat housing on specified vehicles. It is designed to withstand extreme temperature changes to extend service life.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this engine coolant thermostat housing directly replaces the original housing on specified vehicle years, makes and models
  • Durable construction – this part is specifically designed to withstand extreme temperature changes and resist cracking and leaking
  • Cost-effective and reliable – offers original manufacturer quality at lower cost than getting replacement at dealer
  • Industry-leading design – professionally engineered by the aftermarket leader in replacement thermostat housings
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Carquest Premium – Engine Coolant Water Outlet (Part No.85127)

Engine Coolant Water Outlet

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$34.49
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • Meets and/or exceeds OEM standard
  • Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
  • Coated with corrosion and rust inhibitor
  • 100% leak tested
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DENSO – New Compressor With Clutch (Part No.471-6036)

New Compressor With Clutch

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$485.99
As one of the world+s largest OE suppliers of A/C compressors DENSO units are specified by most major vehicle manufacturers. DENSO First Time Fit A/C compressors are manufactured and tested to the strictest OE standards for unparalleled performance. At DENSO we bring together everything we know as an air conditioning systems manufacturer to bring you the highest quality line of factory-new compressors available. When it comes to new compressors you can’t do better than going with a unit manufactured by the OE supplier. At DENSO we know these units better than anyone because we originally designed them. Our compressors are built to meet DENSO+s unsurpassed reputation for technological superiority. You can relax knowing DENSO will give you the right part and the right fit the first time.

Product Features:
  • DENSO is the world’s largest OE supplier of A/C compressors
  • Each compressor is precision manufactured for exact replacement
  • Designed for high output and extended durability
  • Highest quality in the Aftermarket
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Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap: 16 PSI (Part No.10333)

Radiator Cap: 16 PSI

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$21.99
Crafted to meet the exact specifications set by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), these products are engineered for effortless installation and removal. Constructed from premium-grade components, incorporating proper relief and vacuum valves, they ensure optimal performance even in the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Rigorously quality-tested, these components provide exceptional, out-of-the-box performance and superior durability to meet or exceed the highest standards of today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Safety lever to vent coolant pressure before removal
  • Maintains proper cooling system pressure
  • Easy installation and removal
  • 100% tested to ensure proper pressure and longevity
  • Meets all OEM specifications
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Felpro – Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket (Part No.35918)

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

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$5.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Carquest Premium – A/C Block Type O-Ring Expansion Valve (Part No.T39088)

A/C Block Type O-Ring Expansion Valve

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$41.99
Carquest Expansion Valves are designed to regulate the flow of refrigerant through the air conditioning system to provide optimal cooling to the passenger compartment. Each expansion valve is manufactured to original equipment specifications to perform its function even in the harshest climates. Each part is supplied with the necessary gaskets and o-rings for installation.

Product Features:
  • The bodies of these expansion valves are machined from a single block of aluminum or brass metal.
  • Each expansion valve has settings for tonnage and superheat based on the vehicle specifications.
  • Each expansion valve is tested for function and leakage according to OEM specifications to ensure optimal performance of the air conditioning system.
  • O-Rings necessary for installation are included.
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KAI – A/C System Seal Kit (Part No.FTT010687)

A/C System Seal Kit

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$12.99
New Standard Replacement A/C System Seal Kit, MT2680, L4 Engine

Product Features:
  • MT2680, L4 Engine
  • Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
  • No Drilling Needed For Installation
  • No Modifications Needed For Installation
  • Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
  • Same Form Fit And Function As OE
  • Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle
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Carquest Premium – A/C Condenser (Part No.6514)

A/C Condenser

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$206.99
The Carquest condenser is an integral component of the motor vehicle air conditioning system. This part condenses the refrigerant into a liquid to prepare it for entry into the compressor. The condenser is manufactured according to OEM design specifications to ensure a long life with quality performance. Exact design standards produce a seamless fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:
  • This is a parallel flow condenser that contains small micro-channels. It is highly recommended that this condenser be replaced if a failure has occurred in the vehicle’s air conditioning system that has resulted in debris contaminating the system. This
  • The Carquest condenser production process includes quality driven details such as using zinc-coated tubes and electrostatic paint spray at high temperatures to provide the best corrosion resistance and durability in our condensers.
  • Continuous molds, laser welding machines, semi-automatic assembly stations and other advanced equipment provide quality products.
  • Each condenser uses only the highest quality raw materials including pure aluminum (not substandard or recycled) to provide the highest quality standards from beginning to finished product.
  • All brackets are designed per OEM specifications to ensure strength and reduce vibration and movement.
  • We leak test 100% of our condensers in helium leak test chambers to ensure the product does not leak.
  • Our condensers are manufactured from rigid design standards to fit OEM dimensions.
  • Each condenser design endures a series of tests that includes performance testing, vibration testing, blast testing, and salt spray testing to simulate real world conditions.
  • Each Carquest condenser is packaged using superior box construction. This box is easy to open and seal. Each condenser is packaged in the box with internal protection to keep the part centered and away from the package edges. The package passes the fre
  • Each condenser uses only the highest quality raw materials including pure aluminum (not substandard or recycled) to ensure the highest quality standards from beginning to finished product.
  • All brackets are designed per OEM specifications to ensure strength and reduce vibration and movement.
  • We leak test 100% of our condensers in helium leak test chambers to ensure the product does not leak. This industry leading process is the most precise method and can detect even the smallest leak. The leak-free condenser is then charged with nitrogen a
  • Our condensers are manufactured from rigid design standards to match OEM dimensions. Each design undergoes a drop fit into the actual vehicle to ensure the final manufactured product provides an easy installation.
  • Each condenser design endures a series of tests that includes performance testing, vibration testing, blast testing, and salt spray testing to simulate real world conditions.
  • vibration testing
  • blast testing
  • and salt spray testing to simulate real world conditions.
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Dorman – HVAC Blend Door Actuator: 1 Piece (Part No.604-327)

HVAC Blend Door Actuator: 1 Piece

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$143.99
This air door actuator directly replaces the original actuator on specific vehicle years, makes, models, configurations and positions to restore proper HVAC operation. Please note that many vehicles have several different air door actuators, which are designed for specific positions and functions in the vehicle. To ensure you have what you need, carefully review the application notes for this part to verify it matches the position and function of the actuator you need to replace. In some online ordering systems, you may need to enter your vehicle information first to see the application notes for your vehicle. If you don’t know which actuator position you need to replace, consult a qualified service technician.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – made to match the fit and function of the original air door actuator on certain vehicle years, makes, models and configurations
  • Position specific – vehicles often have multiple different HVAC door actuators; review this part’s application notes to verify it matches the location and function of the actuator you need to replace
  • Durable construction – designed and tested to strict standards to help resist wear and electrical burnout for reliable operation and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of experts and engineers in the United States, and more than a century of experience
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Felpro – O-RING (Part No.35555)

O-RING

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$9.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Carquest Premium – Engine Cooling Fan Module (Part No.ACC1313)

Engine Cooling Fan Module

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$94.99
All modern vehicles consist of several independent operating systems controlled by a main system processor with independent sub-processors. The sub-processors provide class 2 serial information data to the main processor while handling the operation of the system and carry the circuit load to protect the main operating system. When replacing any level processor programming may be needed to enter the unit into the vehicles main operating system.

Product Features:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Imperial – Electric Fan 16" Diameter (Part No.226116)

Electric Fan 16" Diameter

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$92.99
Electric fan with 16″ diameter. Imperial electric fans are reversible for push or pull operation and are designed with a thin, aerodynamic profile for applications with limited space.

Product Features:
  • Rapid-Cool® Thin-Line electric fans
  • 16″ diameter
  • 1,400 CFM
  • Use as a pusher or puller fan
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TYC Genera – TYC / Genera A/C Condenser Fan Motor (Part No.R1031118984TYC)

TYC / Genera A/C Condenser Fan Motor

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$76.28
INCLUDES FAN MOTOR TYC brand Cooling Fan Motors feature premium grade ball bearings and permanent magnets to ensure longest-lasting performance under the most extreme conditions. TYC Cooling Fan Motor designs are put through a multitude of tests, like corrosion, moisture, vibration, high to low temp operation, to name to a few. At TYC/Genera, every opportunity has been taken to build a replacement part that will install, perform and last as well as the OE part it replaces.

Product Features:
  • OE Quality fit and function
  • Premium grade ball bearings and permanent magnets
  • Thoroughly Tested
  • Performs and lasts as well as the OE part it replaces
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Carquest Premium – Connector (Part No.PTA1198)

Connector

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$24.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality materials for longer service life
  • Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
  • Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
  • OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function
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Imperial – Electric Fan – 12" Diameter (Part No.226112)

Electric Fan - 12" Diameter

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$94.99
Electric fan with 12″ diameter. Imperial electric fans are reversible for push or pull operation and are designed with a thin, aerodynamic profile for applications with limited space.

Product Features:
  • Rapid-Cool® Thin-Line electric fans
  • 12″ Diameter
  • 800 CFM
  • Use as a pusher or puller fan
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Carquest – HVAC Variable Speed Blower Controller Module Connector (Part No.PT1017)

HVAC Variable Speed Blower Controller Module Connector

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$58.99
BWD is an aftermarket leader, providing a premium line of engine management products. BWD manufactures and distributes high technology critical components for late model domestic and import vehicles. BWD is constantly evolving to give customers the competitive edge they need to compete in today’s ever-changing marketplace.

Product Features:
  • Offering hundreds of high-quality pigtails & sockets for nearly every electrical job
  • Utilizing high grade materials to ensure peak conductivity and perfect connections
  • Decades of industry leading research and development focused on meeting the technician’s needs
  • With industry leading expertise, when original equipment fails our products are designed to fix the inherent failure issues
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Carquest Premium – Multi Purpose Relay (Part No.RAA1966)

Multi Purpose Relay

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$17.79
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Sankei Switches – Sankei Switches Radiator Cap (Part No.G1010324668SAK)

Sankei Switches Radiator Cap

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$11.11
The Sankei Switches radiator cap range has been developed to operate within original equipment manufacturer’s specifications. A faulty radiator cap can cause your car to boil-over at a lower temperature. Test or replace the coolant cap when servicing the cooling system.

Product Features:
  • Meets Original Equipment specifications.
  • Made from premium materials.
  • Designed to function on open cooling systems and overflow reservoir type systems.
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Carquest Premium – HVAC Blower Motor Resistor (Part No.RUC1498)

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

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$149.99
Carquest premium direct replacement resistors are designed to match the operation and performance of the original equipment to restore the proper heating and cooling functionality.

Product Features:
  • Restores Functionality- Manufactured to original equipment specifications to restore full HVAC operation
  • Original equipment quality – Carquest blower motor resistors meet the high quality material standards and tolerances as the original equipment
  • Complete kit – Each kit includes the resistor, connector, and splice connectors to complete the job
  • Direct replacement – Carquest blower motor resistor kits are a direct replacement to the original equipment resistor
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Permatex – Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker (Part No.82194)

Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker

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$11.49
Permatex Ultra Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications. Ultra Grey offers a sensor-safe, low odor, non-corrosive formula and is OEM specified to fit dealership warranty requirements. This high performance gasket maker meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets and can be used on high torque and vibration applications such as valve covers, water pump, intake manifold end seals ad thermostat housings.

Product Features:
  • High torque and rigidity
  • Sensor-safe, non-corrosive formula
  • OEM specified
  • Low-odor, non-corrosive formula
  • Ideal for closed spaced bolt patterns
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Permatex – The Right Stuff: Grey, 1 Minute Gasket Maker, 10 OZ (Part No.34310)

The Right Stuff: Grey, 1 Minute Gasket Maker, 10 OZ

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$38.99
Permatex’s The Right Stuff 1 Minute Series offers the fastest return to service in just 1 minute! This leak-proof, elastomeric “Formed-in-place” material is more reliable and longer lasting than pre-cut gaskets. It is blowout resistant and protects against leaks and seepage caused by vibration and thermal expansion. The Right Stuff 1 Minute Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications and is formulated to meet or exceed performance standards for long-term sealability, durability and handling.

Product Features:
  • Designed to perform under higher torque loads associated with engines having closely spaced bolt patterns
  • Sensor-safe, non-corrosive, RTV silicone
  • Protects against leaks caused by vibration and thermal expansion
  • Meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets
  • Quickly returns vehicle to service in just 1 minute
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AISIN – OE Replacement Water Pump (Part No.G3000284320ASC)

OE Replacement Water Pump

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$104.02
The AISIN Water Pump contains no remanufactured parts and provides optimal cooling without creating excess load to the engine. The highest quality materials are used, creating stronger body design and resistance to corrosion.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and direct fit application.
  • 100% new with no remanufactured parts.
  • Advanced technological design.
  • Carbon ceramic sealing.
  • Resistant to corrosion.
  • Optimum cooling performance and longevity.
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Carquest Premium – Blower Motor: With Wheel (Part No.76943)

Blower Motor: With Wheel

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$142.99
Carquest Premium Blower Motors are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation. Backed by over 50 years of mobile A/C experience, fix it once and fix it right with Carquest Premium Blower Motors. Meets or exceeds OE design. Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM. Windings meet or exceed OEM Specifications. Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE design and performance
  • Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM
  • Windings meet or exceed OEM specifications
  • Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor
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Felpro – Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket (Part No.35927)

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

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$9.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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2003 Kia Optima Cooling and Climate Controls

You count on your 2003 Kia Optima to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Cooling and Climate Controls. With 101 Cooling and Climate Controls ranging in price from $1.79 to $468.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 2003 Kia Optima.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Cooling and Climate Controls brand, we stock 27 different brands like Permatex, Carquest Premium, and Imperial. 2003 Kia Optima Cooling and Climate Controls start as low as $1.79!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Cooling and Climate Controls is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 1,734 extensive product reviews on 2003 Kia Optima Cooling and Climate Controls. Some of the top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls products we carry are Radiator Cap: 16 PSI with 4.0 stars and Electric Fan – 12" Diameter with 3.5 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Cooling and Climate Controls from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Cooling and Climate Controls inventory for your 2003 Kia Optima below to get started!

Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls Brands For Your 2003 Kia Optima

Trusted Cooling and Climate Controls OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 2003 Kia Optima running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Permatex, Carquest Premium, Imperial, and even more.

Popular Carquest Standard Cooling and Climate Controls

You’ll find popular Carquest Standard brand products across Air Conditioning Parts. All are waiting to get your 2003 Kia Optima back on the road. Some of the top-rated Carquest Standard products in these categories are:
Reman Ford HS18 Compressor w/ Clutch
from $267.99
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Reman Ford HS18 Compressor w/ Clutch
AC Compressor Without Clutch

Top-Rated Permatex Cooling and Climate Controls


If Permatex are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Permatex brand Cooling and Climate Controls for your 2003 Kia Optima, and some of our most reviewed Permatex parts include:
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
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Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
Engine Water Pump Inlet Pipe Gaskets
Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
from $11.49
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Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
Water Pump Housing Gaskets
Sensor-Safe, High Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
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Sensor-Safe, High Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
Engine Water Pump Inlet Pipe Gaskets

FAQs for 2003 Kia Optima Cooling and Climate Controls

What are the most purchased Cooling and Climate Controls for the 2003 Kia Optima?

Out of 101 Cooling and Climate Controls for the 2003 Kia Optima, the most popular in our inventory are:
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
from $13.99
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Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caps
Standard Thermostat: 170 Degrees
from $20.79
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Standard Thermostat: 170 Degrees
Thermostats
Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
from $19.99
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Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
Thermostats

What are the top-rated 2003 Kia Optima Cooling and Climate Controls?

Top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls for your 2003 Kia Optima based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
from $21.99
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Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
“Mustang was heating up. Found out was cap. This cap pops to release pressure so not to pop radiator. Works great. Will buy again when needed.”
Electric Fan - 12" Diameter
from $94.99
(38)
Electric Fan – 12" Diameter
“good”
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
from $22.99
(35)
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
“Advance kicks butt”