Mahle 55342 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Mahle Cylinder Head Gasket 55342

Mahle 55342 is a cylinder head gasket for select Hyundai and Kia applications. This multi-layered steel gasket is built for engine sealing where combustion pressure, coolant, and oil passages must remain separated under heat and load.

Mahle cylinder head gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for dependable sealing performance in engine repair work. Part number 55342 is a direct-fit option for several Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe, Sonata, and Kia Sportage, Optima, and Sorento applications.

Key Features

• Multi-layered steel cylinder head gasket construction
• Engine sealing component for the cylinder head and engine block interface
• Fits select 2015-2022 Hyundai and Kia vehicles
• Cross-references FEL-PRO 26706PT
• Cross-references Hyundai/Kia 22311-2GGB0

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2021-2022 Kia Sportage, N/A
• Fits 2020-2021 Hyundai Tucson, N/A
• Fits 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, N/A
• Fits 2020 Kia Optima, N/A
• Fits 2020 Kia Sorento, N/A
• Fits 2017-2020 Kia Sportage, N/A. Replacement of cylinder head bolts necessary for proper installation of multi-layered steel gasket.
• Fits 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, N/A. Replacement of cylinder head bolts necessary for proper installation of multi-layered steel gasket.
• Fits 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata, N/A. Replacement of cylinder head bolts necessary for proper installation of multi-layered steel gasket.
• Fits 2018-2019 Hyundai Tucson, N/A. Replacement of cylinder head bolts necessary for proper installation of multi-layered steel gasket.
• Fits 2016-2019 Kia Optima, N/A. Replacement of cylinder head bolts necessary for proper installation of multi-layered steel gasket.
• Fits 2016-2019 Kia Sorento, N/A. Replacement of cylinder head bolts necessary for proper installation of multi-layered steel gasket.
• Fits 2017-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, N/A. Replacement of cylinder head bolts necessary for proper installation of multi-layered steel gasket.

What It Is Used For

• Sealing combustion pressure between the cylinder head and engine block
• Preventing coolant and oil leakage at the head gasket interface
• Addressing overheating-related head gasket failure
• Restoring compression loss caused by a damaged gasket
• Supporting engine repair after cylinder head service

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine code and gasket match before installation. For the listed multi-layered steel applications, replace cylinder head bolts where noted in the fitment data and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies sealing products trusted by OEMs and technicians around the globe. Part number 55342 is a Mahle cylinder head gasket built for professional engine repair standards.