Mahle 55397 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Mahle Cylinder Head Gasket 55397

Mahle 55397 is a cylinder head gasket for select Hyundai and Kia applications. It is a multi-layer steel gasket built for direct engine sealing service, with fitment covering several 2017-2022 Hyundai and Kia models.

Key Features

• Multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket construction
• Mahle Cylinder Head Gasket product line for engine sealing service
• OE-style replacement for select Hyundai and Kia engines
• Cross-reference: Hyundai/Kia 22311-2E100
• Fits 2020-2022 Kia Forte, N/A; 2021-2022 Kia Seltos, N/A; 2020-2022 Kia Soul, N/A
• Fits 2020-2021 Hyundai Kona, N/A; 2019-2021 Hyundai Tucson, N/A; 2020-2021 Hyundai Veloster, N/A
• Fits 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra, N/A; 2018-2019 Hyundai Kona, N/A; 2019 Hyundai Veloster, N/A
• Fits 2017-2019 Kia Forte, N/A; 2017-2019 Kia Soul, N/A; 2017-2018 Kia Forte5, N/A

Detailed Description

Mahle 55397 is part of Mahle’s Cylinder Head Gasket line, a sealing product family used in engine repair where consistent combustion sealing and coolant/oil separation are critical. This gasket is listed for multiple Hyundai and Kia compact and crossover platforms, including Hyundai Elantra, Tucson, Kona, and Veloster, plus Kia Forte, Forte5, Soul, and Seltos. For buyers searching for a Hyundai Elantra head gasket, Kia Forte cylinder head gasket, or Hyundai Tucson MLS head gasket, this part number provides a direct reference point for the listed applications.

This part cross-references Hyundai/Kia 22311-2E100 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking or failed cylinder head gasket
• Restoring compression sealing between the cylinder head and engine block
• Addressing coolant loss caused by gasket sealing failure
• Addressing oil contamination from head gasket leakage
• Supporting repair after cylinder head service on listed Hyundai and Kia engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Several listed applications require replacement of cylinder head bolts for proper installation of the multi-layer steel gasket. Verify engine code, gasket surface condition, and torque procedure before assembly. Confirm the vehicle match by year, make, and model before ordering Mahle 55397 for Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Forte, or Kia Soul applications.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for engine sealing applications. This part is a Mahle-branded sealing component for service work on the listed Hyundai and Kia vehicles.