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2014 Kia Optima 2.0L Crankshaft Seal
2014 Kia Optima 2.0L Crankshaft Seal
Part number: RM168_78
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Listed for: Kia Optima 2.0LFitment notes & questions
2014 Kia 2.0L Crankshaft Seal by Optima for 2014 Kia Optima with the 2.0L engine. A worn seal lets oil seep out or get burned. Replacing it is cheap; getting to it is usually the work.
Quick facts
- Brand: Optima
- Part type: Seal
- Listed for: 2014 Kia Optima
- Engine: 2.0L
- Engine code: VIN C N/R 16V DOHC
- Part number: RM168_78
Listed fitment
- [2006-2018] HYUN, KIA / L4 / 2.0L, 2.4L / 122 DOHC 16V [(THETA, THETA II, THETA, THETA II)]
Good to know
- Warranty terms: 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty whichever comes first. Warranty must be requested by the original purchaser and is limited to the replacement of the alleged defective part(s) only.
Tip: Lightly oil the seal lip before installation and press it in square so it does not cock or fold.

About this seal for the Kia Optima 2.0L
Rubber seals age and harden over time, so older engines often need them when other work is done nearby.
Fitment notes
- Listed for: Kia Optima 2.0L.
- Engine: the same car can take different parts for each engine option, so check yours.
- Specs, lead time and warranty come from Optima and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.
Not sure it fits? Send us your year, make, model, engine and trim and we'll check before you order.
Ask about fitmentParts that usually go with it
- Timing parts. Front crank and cam seals sit behind the timing belt or chain, so they are often done together.
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Questions about Kia Optima 2.0L seal
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