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Tiny
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  • 2012 KIA OPTIMA
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I was wondering if I could replace my 2012 Kia Optima 2.4L GDI motor with a 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L gdi motor.
Thursday, August 30th, 2018 AT 11:09 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon.

Yes, they are interchangeable. The external components are slightly different. It would be good to strip down the donor motor and change all the externals from your motor to the donor motor.

Roy
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Thursday, August 30th, 2018 AT 11:33 AM
Tiny
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Will a 2015 Kia Optima engine fit a 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
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Thursday, April 27th, 2023 AT 5:56 PM
Tiny
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A 2015 Kia Optima engine will not fit into a 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
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Saturday, April 29th, 2023 AT 10:44 AM

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