AC Compressor VS16

The VS16 compressor includes a clutch and a six-groove pulley, so it brings several key matching details together for a replacement job. It is listed for specific Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima years and engine sizes, rather than as a universal fit.

If your vehicle matches the stated application, the pulley and clutch details can help narrow the search. The part number is another useful cross-check before ordering.

Technical details

This is an AC compressor with a VS16 compressor type and a six-groove pulley. The listed pulley diameter is 128mm, and the clutch is included. The listing also specifies PAG oil prefilled at 120ml and R134a refrigerant oil type. Its stated cooling capacity is up to 3700 kal/h, treat that as a listed specification, not a guarantee of cabin results in every vehicle.

The housing is described as aluminium, with low noise and vibration as design aims. Those claims may matter if you are replacing a noisy or failed compressor, but the listing does not provide installation instructions or say whether additional installation hardware is included. That is worth factoring into the job, given how it is designed as a replacement component rather than a complete repair kit.

What it fits

The stated applications are Hyundai Sonata L4 2.0L and 2.4L models from 2011 to 2014, and Kia Optima L4 2.0L and 2.4L models from 2011 to 2012. The vehicle name alone is not enough to establish a match: the year and engine size need to line up as well.

Listed replacement references include 977013R000 and 977013R000RU, along with several other numbers. If you are comparing it with the unit already in your vehicle, matching the old part number against the listing can help avoid choosing a compressor with a similar-looking application but different fitment. May interest you if your Sonata or Optima falls within the listed years and engine sizes and you need a compressor with its clutch included. May not be the best choice if your vehicle falls outside those applications or you cannot confirm the replacement reference.

Usage tips

Before arranging the repair, check the vehicle year, engine size and existing compressor reference together. For example, if you are working on a 2013 Sonata, confirm that it has the listed L4 engine and compare the old compressor number with the references supplied, the year match by itself does not settle fitment. A mechanic can also verify the part against the vehicle before installation.

The listed oil details are useful when planning the work, but they do not replace following the vehicle’s repair procedure. The product information does not state what other parts or service steps may be needed, so avoid assuming that changing the compressor alone covers the full AC repair.

Before you decide

Does it include the clutch? Yes. The listing says the clutch is included, and identifies a six-groove pulley.

Which vehicles are listed? Hyundai Sonata L4 2.0L and 2.4L models from 2011–2014, plus Kia Optima L4 2.0L and 2.4L models from 2011–2012.

What oil details are given? The compressor is listed with 120ml of prefilled PAG oil and R134a refrigerant oil type.

Before you buy

This compressor is a focused replacement option when the vehicle, engine and part reference all match the supplied details. If those checks line up, the included clutch and stated pulley specification make it easier to assess against the compressor being replaced. If fitment is uncertain, or you need a package that clearly includes other repair parts, this listing does not provide enough information to assume those needs are covered.