If your procurement list includes 23040-3F970, this reference page summarizes everything we can confirm: vehicle applications, equivalent part numbers, quality grade and export packing for the ring set piston.
OE 23040-3F970 is a Ring Set Piston reference. In the Hyundai-Kia numbering system the prefix 23040 denotes the Piston ring family, which holds 36 references in KingMay's Guangzhou catalog. Wholesale MOQ is 10 pieces; quotes are issued within one business day.
How 23040-3F970 decodes in the Hyundai-Kia catalog system. The prefix identifies the component family; the suffix carries model and variant information.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Full reference | 23040-3F970 |
| Normalized (no hyphen) | 230403F970 |
| Prefix (family code) | 23040 |
| Prefix maps to | Piston ring |
| References sharing prefix 23040 | 36 in KingMay catalog |
| Numbering family | Hyundai-Kia 5+5 format |
Other part numbers frequently ordered together with 23040-3F970 by wholesale clients.
| OE Number | Component |
|---|---|
| 23040-03HA0 | Ring Set Piston |
| 23040-03HA1 | Ring Set Piston |
| 23040-03HA2 | Ring Set Piston |
| 23040-22010 | Ring Set Piston |
| 23040-22902 | Ring Set Piston |
| 23040-23300 | Ring Set Piston |
| 23040-26170 | Ring Set Piston |
| 23040-2B600 | Ring Set Piston |
References that share the 23040 family prefix with 23040-3F970. In the Hyundai-Kia numbering system the leading five digits identify the component family, so these numbers usually belong to the same assembly group and are ordered together by distributors building a consolidated shipment. Always confirm the variant suffix, connector layout and dimensions before substituting one reference for another.
Other part numbers in the engine & fuel system group that wholesale clients order alongside OE 23040-3F970. Grouping mixed references into one shipment is how most importers reach full-container freight thresholds.
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| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export packing | Neutral carton, inner foam protection; custom labels on request |
| Lead time | 7 working days (stock) · 25-35 days (production run) |
| Shipping terms | FOB Guangzhou / Shenzhen; CIF & DDP negotiable |
| Payment | T/T, LC at sight for contracts; sample orders by T/T |
| QC documentation | Packing list + photo report + dimension check per shipment |
The questions below are the ones buyers raise most often about OE 23040-3F970 — fitment, fault symptoms, cross-references, pricing and export terms. Each answer is written to be quotable on its own.
Position depends on the platform. On most Hyundai applications the ring set piston sits on the engine & fuel system assembly and can be reached from the engine bay or the underbody without removing the dashboard. Torque figures and disassembly order are given in the workshop manual for each model.
Four variables explain most of the spread: material grade, whether the goods are new production or clearance stock, packing format, and whether the quote is ex-works or landed. Ask for the material certificate alongside the price — that is what makes a comparison like-for-like.
Noise normally traces to worn internal surfaces, a loose mount, a dry bearing or contact with a neighbouring part. Isolate it by reproducing the sound at a fixed speed, then compare against the reference photo for 23040-3F970 to confirm the right replacement.
OEM means the part was produced for the vehicle maker's assembly line; aftermarket means it is made independently to the same engineering drawing. For a ring set piston the practical gap is usually tooling age and packaging rather than fit, provided the tolerance class matches.
Yes. Sample lots of 23040-3F970 are used by QC teams to benchmark dimension, material and finish before a volume commitment. Send the reference and we will quote the sample alongside the production price.
Start from the code cast or printed on the part you are removing — that is the authoritative source. If it is illegible, use the Applications table on the closest engine & fuel system reference and narrow by build year. Send photos and we will cross-check the number for you.
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Ask for the 23040-3F970 sample kit: photo confirmation, dimension report and material grade documentation included. All 23040-3F970 shipments leave with a packing list, photo documentation and QC report. Combined orders with other Hyundai-Kia references can share one container to cut landed cost. Payment terms are negotiable for established distributors; first-time buyers are welcome to start with a sample lot.
Send quantity + destination port. Quotations typically return within one business day.