Fel-Pro 61496 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Mounting Gasket

Fel-Pro 61496 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Gasket

Fel-Pro 61496 is a premium paper fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket built for a precise seal at the throttle body-to-intake interface. It is specified for 2006-2010 Kia Optima, 2007-2010 Kia Magentis, 2007-2010 Kia Rondo, and 2007-2009 Hyundai Santa Fe applications.

Key Features

• Paper gasket material for a clean, application-specific seal
• Premium grade construction for service replacement use
• Inside diameter: 2.680 in. / 68.0 mm
• Outside diameter: 4.240 x 3.860 in.
• Thickness: 0.020 in. / 0.5 mm
• 3-bolt hole pattern for the listed throttle body mounting applications
• Cross-reference: MAHLE G32133

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 61496 is a fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket engineered around the sealing surface dimensions needed for the listed Kia and Hyundai applications. Fel-Pro uses application-specific materials to support a reliable seal, and this gasket’s paper construction, 3-bolt layout, and measured diameters help match the throttle body mounting surface on 2006-2010 Kia Optima, 2007-2010 Kia Magentis, 2007-2010 Kia Rondo, and 2007-2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. This part number, 61496, is a direct-fit sealing solution for service work where throttle body sealing accuracy matters.

This part cross-references MAHLE G32133 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Air leaks at the throttle body mounting flange
• Rough idle caused by a compromised throttle body seal
• Vacuum-related drivability complaints at the intake connection
• Replacement of a worn or damaged throttle body gasket during service
• Sealing issues after throttle body removal and reinstallation

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and verify the throttle body flange is free of old gasket material, carbon buildup, and debris. Confirm the 3-bolt pattern and gasket dimensions match the original part before assembly. For best sealing results, install the gasket on the correct throttle body mounting surface and torque fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built with application-specific sealing materials and are trusted by professionals for vehicle sealing service. The 61496 gasket is designed to support consistent sealing performance on the listed Kia Optima, Kia Magentis, Kia Rondo, and Hyundai Santa Fe applications.