Four Seasons 86231 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Engine Coolant Water Outlet for Hyundai and Kia

Four Seasons 86231 is an engine coolant water outlet built for select Hyundai and Kia applications. This plastic outlet is an OE-style replacement for cooling system service, with a single outlet, 2-bolt mounting pattern, and a design that does not include a thermostat or gasket/seal.

The Four Seasons Water Outlet line focuses on direct-fit engine coolant components for cooling system repairs. Part number 86231 follows the original equipment style for the listed Hyundai Elantra, Elantra GT, Kona, Veloster, Forte, Forte5, Soul, Seltos, and related applications.

Key Features

• Four Seasons part number 86231
• Engine coolant water outlet, type: outlet
• Plastic construction
• 1 inlet with 1 outlet
• 2 mounting holes with 2.85 in. bolt hole center spacing
• Maximum height: 4.75 in.
• Inlet diameter: 1.375 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.440 in.
• Thermostat not included
• Gasket or seal not included
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 86231 is an engine coolant water outlet for cooling system repair on select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It is built as a thermostat housing-style outlet without a thermostat, using a plastic body and a 2-hole mounting layout for direct replacement service. The part is specified with a 1.375 in. inlet diameter, one outlet, and dimensions that support OE-style fitment on the listed applications. This part cross-references Hyundai/Kia OE numbers 256312B057 and W98761 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2021-2024 Kia Forte, outlet; water outlet
• Fits 2021-2023 Kia Seltos, outlet; water outlet
• Fits 2021-2022 Kia Forte5, outlet; water outlet
• Fits 2021-2022 Kia Soul, outlet; water outlet
• Fits 2021 Hyundai Kona, outlet; water outlet
• Fits 2021 Hyundai Veloster, outlet; water outlet
• Fits 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra, water outlet
• Fits 2018-2020 Hyundai Elantra GT, water outlet
• Fits 2018-2020 Hyundai Kona, water outlet
• Fits 2019-2020 Hyundai Veloster, water outlet
• Fits 2020 Kia Forte, water outlet
• Fits 2020 Kia Forte5, water outlet
• Fits 2020 Kia Soul, water outlet

Installation Notes

Verify the inlet diameter, bolt-hole spacing, and mounting-hole count against the original part before installation. Because the gasket or seal is not included, reuse only if serviceable or replace with the correct sealing component specified for the vehicle. Confirm thermostat requirements separately, since this outlet is supplied without a thermostat.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 86231 is listed as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and cooling system configuration before ordering.