Four Seasons 98013 HVAC Heater Core

Four Seasons 98013 Heater Core

The Four Seasons Heater Core 98013 is an aluminum HVAC heater core built for direct replacement service in select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth applications. It measures 8-1/4 inches long, 6-1/8 inches wide, and 1-5/8 inches thick, with 5/8-inch inlet and outlet tubes for a precise fit in the heater box.

Compatible With Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon, Chrysler Prowler, and Plymouth Neon applications, this heater core supports cabin heat restoration when the original core is leaking, restricted, or no longer transferring heat efficiently. Four Seasons heater core 98013 meets or exceeds OEM requirements and uses an aluminum core construction for service replacement.

Key Features

• Aluminum heater core construction
• Core dimensions: 8-1/4 in. x 6-1/8 in. x 1-5/8 in.
• 5/8-inch tube connections
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Direct-fit HVAC heater core for listed vehicles
• Four Seasons Heater Core line replacement part number 98013

Product Details

Four Seasons 98013 is an aluminum heater core designed for HVAC systems that require a compact, OE-style replacement core. The core height is 8.250 inches, width is 6.125 inches, and depth is 1.625 inches, which helps match the original heater box dimensions in supported Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth models. The aluminum core material supports efficient heat transfer for cabin heating performance. This part number 98013 is also cross-referenced with Monroe Shocks & Struts 553013 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Loss of cabin heat from a leaking or clogged heater core
• Sweet coolant odor inside the vehicle
• Fogging or film on the windshield caused by heater core seepage
• Reduced airflow temperature through the HVAC system
• Coolant loss traced to the heater core circuit

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify tube size, core dimensions, and HVAC case layout before installation. This heater core does not use adjustable pipe positioning. On 2000 Plymouth Neon applications, confirm the vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, as noted in the fitment data. Proper cooling system flushing and leak inspection should be completed before installing the replacement core.

• Fits 2001-2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, heater core
• Fits 1995-2005 Dodge Neon, heater core
• Fits 2000-2002 Chrysler Neon, heater core
• Fits 1995-1997 Chrysler Neon, heater core
• Fits 2001-2002 Chrysler Prowler, heater core
• Fits 2001 Plymouth Neon, heater core
• Fits 1995-1999 Plymouth Neon, heater core
• Fits 1999-2001 Plymouth Prowler, heater core
• Fits 1997 Plymouth Prowler, heater core
• Fits 2000 Plymouth Neon, compatible with vehicles equipped with air conditioning; heater core

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this heater core as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements, making it a direct replacement option for the specified Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth fitments.