Mahle 55254 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for Hyundai and Kia

Mahle 55254 is an engine cylinder head gasket for select Hyundai and Kia applications. It is built for multi-layer steel sealing and direct replacement service where the original gasket has failed or the cylinder head has been removed.

Key Features

• Multi-layer steel gasket construction for consistent sealing performance.
• Fits select Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Tucson, Sonata, and Kia Sportage, Optima, and Sorento applications.
• Replacement of cylinder head bolts is required for proper installation.
• Cross-references FEL-PRO 26708PT and OE numbers 22311-2G700 for the same application.
• Mahle 55254 is part of a sealing product line trusted by OEMs and technicians.

Detailed Description

Mahle 55254 cylinder head gasket is engineered for specific Hyundai and Kia engines that require a multi-layered steel sealing solution. This gasket is used in applications such as the Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima, Kia Sorento, and Kia Sportage, with fitment covering model years from 2011 through 2016 depending on the vehicle. The part number 55254 should be matched carefully to the engine application, and the service notes call for replacement of cylinder head bolts during installation.

What It Is Used For

• Sealing combustion pressure between the cylinder head and engine block.
• Addressing coolant or oil leakage caused by a failed head gasket.
• Restoring compression loss related to gasket failure.
• Supporting repair after cylinder head removal during engine service.

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine code and gasket match before installation. Follow the service note for cylinder head bolt replacement, and inspect the cylinder head and block surfaces for flatness and damage before assembly. Use the vehicle service manual for torque sequence and tightening specifications. Fits 2011-2015 Kia Optima, 2012-2015 Kia Sorento, 2014-2016 Kia Sportage, 2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson, 2013-2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are supplied as sealing products trusted by OEMs and technicians worldwide.