{"product_id":"mahle-hs54653a-engine-cylinder-head-gasket-set","title":"Mahle HS54653A Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngine Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Kia Rio\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mahle HS54653A engine cylinder head gasket set is built for sealing performance in engine rebuild and repair work. It is a direct fit for the 2003 Kia Rio and uses OEM-standard materials to support reliable sealing at critical engine interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-layer steel cylinder head gasket for durable sealing under heat and pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-layer steel exhaust manifold gasket for consistent exhaust-side sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaded paper intake manifold gasket for a precise intake seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM standard grade for service and rebuild applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes miscellaneous gaskets and seals for related sealing points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque-to-yield application noted for proper engine assembly planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahle HS54653A is an engine cylinder head gasket set engineered for the 2003 Kia Rio, with sealing materials selected for the cylinder head, exhaust manifold, and intake manifold interfaces. The cylinder head and exhaust manifold gaskets use multi-layered steel, while the intake manifold gasket uses beaded paper to match the sealing demands of each location. This set is intended for engine service where accurate sealing is critical to compression control, exhaust containment, and intake integrity. This part cross-references FEL-PRO HS 26315 PT-2 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahle is known for supplying sealing products used by OEMs and professional technicians worldwide. The HS54653A reflects that focus with OEM-standard construction and application-specific gasket materials. For 2003 Kia Rio engine repair, this gasket set provides the core sealing components needed for a proper rebuild sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead gasket leakage repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompression loss correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhaust manifold sealing issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntake manifold sealing problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine teardown and rebuild service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 2003 Kia Rio, N\/A, through 2\/10\/2003. Cylinder head bolts are not included, and cylinder head bolt replacement is recommended for this application. Because this is a torque-to-yield application, follow the factory tightening sequence and torque procedure during installation. Verify all mating surfaces are clean and flat before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahle sealing products are trusted by OEMs and technicians around the world, and this set is built to OEM standard specifications for service reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mahle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53698927427765,"sku":"FLHQ-HS54653A","price":118.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/VG_HS54653A_Fro.jpg?v=1793859646","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/mahle-hs54653a-engine-cylinder-head-gasket-set","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}