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Radiator - Denso 221-9016Radiator - Denso 221-9016
DensoPart # 221-9016
Radiator - Denso 221-9016
4.515 Reviews
$180.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2005-2008 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2006-2007 Chevrolet Impala, 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2006-2011 Chevrolet Impala, 2008-2009 Chevrolet Impala, 2008-2009 Chevrolet Impala, 2010-2011 Chevrolet Impala, 2010-2011 Chevrolet Impala
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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221-9016, CU2827, 2827, 8012827, 41-2827, 10344419, 3262, 21765, 
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item #1002HK3K
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Radiator - Denso 221-9326
DensoPart # 221-9326
Radiator - Denso 221-9326
4.515 Reviews
$254.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2013-2015 Buick Encore, 2016-2016 Buick Encore, 2016-2016 Buick Encore, 2016-2016 Buick Encore, 2016-2016 Buick Encore, 2016-2016 Buick Encore, 2016-2016 Buick Encore, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Trax
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
221-9326, CU13361, 13361, 41-13361, 8013361, 3727, 95136075, 95298552, 
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item #1004YYGS
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Radiator - Denso 221-9221
DensoPart # 221-9221
Radiator - Denso 221-9221
4.515 Reviews
$246.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2008-2013 Buick Enclave, 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse, 2007-2013 GMC Acadia, 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
221-9221, CU13007, 13006, 41-13007, 8013007, 3806, 21750, 21818, 
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item #1003S1WW
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Radiator - Denso 221-9191
DensoPart # 221-9191
Radiator - Denso 221-9191
4.515 Reviews
$341.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2004-2006 Buick Rendezvous
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
221-9191, CU2562, 13057, 2730, 8012562, 41-13057, 3650, 15791271, 
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item #1003S2S8
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Radiator - Denso 221-9266
DensoPart # 221-9266
Radiator - Denso 221-9266
4.515 Reviews
$201.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2011-2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2013 Buick Regal
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
221-9266, CU13217, 13217, 41-13217, 8013217, 3578, 21795, 21796, 
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item #1004YYLZ
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Spectra Premium CU13328 Radiator
Spectra PremiumPart # CU13328
Spectra Premium CU13328 Radiator
52 Reviews
$159.99
Quantity Less than 2
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2014-2016 Buick Regal, 2015-2016 Buick Regal, 2016-2016 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 2014-2019 Chevrolet Impala, 2015-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 2016-2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
CU13328, 100013, 100012, 21806, 21797, 13328C, 13328, 13332, 
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item #1000YLSG
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Spectra Premium CU2827 Radiator
Spectra PremiumPart # CU2827
Spectra Premium CU2827 Radiator
52 Reviews
$134.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2005-2008 Buick Allure, 2005-2008 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2006-2009 Chevrolet Impala, 2006-2009 Chevrolet Impala, 2010-2011 Chevrolet Impala
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
CU2827, 9619A, 103138, 21564, 2827C, 2827, RAD2827, A2827, 
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item #1000YK7T
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Spectra Premium CU161 Radiator
Spectra PremiumPart # CU161
Spectra Premium CU161 Radiator
52 Reviews
$139.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1965-1969 Buick Special, 1966-1966 Buick Electra, 1966-1967 Buick LeSabre, 1966-1969 Buick Wildcat, 1968-1968 Buick Skylark, 1968-1968 Buick Skylark, 1968-1970 Buick Sportwagon, 1968-1971 Buick Skylark, 1968-1972 Buick LeSabre, 1968-1972 Buick Skylark, 1968-1972 Buick Skylark, 1968-1973 Buick LeSabre, 1968-1974 Buick LeSabre, 1969-1970 Buick Skylark, 1970-1970 Buick Estate Wagon, 1970-1970 Buick Estate Wagon, 1970-1970 Buick Skylark, 1970-1971 Buick Skylark, 1971-1972 Buick Centurion, 1971-1972 Buick Estate Wagon, 1971-1972 Buick GS 455, 1971-1972 Buick Skylark, 1971-1972 Buick Skylark, 1971-1972 Buick Sportwagon, 1971-1975 Buick Electra, 1971-1975 Buick LeSabre, 1971-1976 Buick Riviera, 1972-1972 Buick GS, 1972-1972 Buick Skylark, 1973-1973 Buick Centurion, 1973-1973 Buick Centurion, 1973-1973 Buick Century, 1973-1973 Buick Estate Wagon, 1973-1973 Buick Estate Wagon, 1973-1974 Buick Century, 1973-1974 Buick Century, 1973-1974 Buick Century, 1973-1974 Buick Regal, 1973-1974 Buick Regal, 1974-1974 Buick Century, 1974-1974 Buick LeSabre, 1974-1974 Buick LeSabre, 1974-1974 Buick Regal, 1974-1976 Buick Estate Wagon, 1975-1975 Buick LeSabre, 1975-1976 Buick Century, 1975-1977 Buick Regal, 1976-1976 Buick Electra, 1976-1976 Buick LeSabre, 1977-1977 Buick Century, 1977-1977 Buick LeSabre, 1977-1978 Buick Riviera, 1977-1980 Buick Century, 1977-1980 Buick Electra, 1978-1978 Buick LeSabre, 1978-1979 Buick Century, 1978-1979 Buick LeSabre, 1978-1980 Buick LeSabre, 1979-1980 Buick Riviera, 1980-1980 Buick Estate Wagon, 1981-1981 Buick Electra, 1981-1983 Buick Estate Wagon, 1981-1984 Buick Riviera, 1981-1985 Buick Riviera, 1981-1985 Buick Riviera, 1981-1989 Buick Electra, 1981-1990 Buick LeSabre, 1982-1982 Buick Regal, 1968-1968 Cadillac Calais, 1968-1969 Cadillac Calais, 1970-1974 Cadillac Calais, 1970-1974 Cadillac DeVille, 1970-1974 Cadillac Eldorado, 1970-1974 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1979-1980 Cadillac Eldorado, 1980-1980 Cadillac Seville, 1981-1981 Cadillac Eldorado, 1981-1981 Cadillac Seville, 1981-1982 Cadillac Eldorado, 1981-1982 Cadillac Seville, 1982-1982 Cadillac DeVille, 1982-1982 Cadillac DeVille, 1982-1982 Cadillac Eldorado, 1982-1982 Cadillac Seville, 1968-1968 Chevrolet El Camino, 1968-1968 Chevrolet El Camino, 1968-1973 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1968-1973 Chevrolet El Camino, 1969-1974 Chevrolet El Camino, 1970-1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1970-1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1971-1972 Chevrolet Biscayne, 1971-1972 Chevrolet Brookwood, 1971-1972 Chevrolet Kingswood, 1971-1972 Chevrolet Kingswood, 1971-1973 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1971-1975 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1971-1975 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1971-1976 Chevrolet Caprice, 1971-1976 Chevrolet Caprice, 1971-1976 Chevrolet Impala, 1972-1972 Chevrolet G10 Van, 1972-1973 Chevrolet G20 Van, 1972-1974 Chevrolet G20 Van, 1972-1974 Chevrolet G20 Van, 1972-1974 Chevrolet G30 Van, 1972-1974 Chevrolet G30 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet Blazer, 1973-1973 Chevrolet Blazer, 1973-1973 Chevrolet C10 Pickup, 1973-1973 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1973-1973 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1973-1973 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1973-1973 Chevrolet C30 Pickup, 1973-1973 Chevrolet G10 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet G10 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet G10 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet K10 Pickup, 1973-1973 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, 1973-1973 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1973-1973 Chevrolet K30 Pickup, 1973-1973 Chevrolet Laguna, 1973-1973 Chevrolet Laguna, 1973-1973 Chevrolet Malibu, 1973-1973 Chevrolet Malibu, 1973-1973 Chevrolet Malibu, 1973-1973 Chevrolet Malibu, 1973-1973 Chevrolet Nova, 1973-1973 Chevrolet P10 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet P10 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet P10 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet P20 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet P20 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet P20 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet P20 Van, 1973-1973 Chevrolet P30 Van, 1973-1974 Chevrolet Blazer, 1973-1974 Chevrolet Blazer, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C30 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C30 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C30 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet El Camino, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K10 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K10 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K30 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K30 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K30 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet P30 Van, 1973-1974 Chevrolet P30 Van, 1973-1974 Chevrolet P30 Van, 1973-1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1973-1978 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1973-1978 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1973-1978 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, 1973-1978 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1973-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1973-1980 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, 1973-1982 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1973-1982 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1974-1974 Chevrolet El Camino, 1974-1974 Chevrolet G10 Van, 1974-1974 Chevrolet G20 Van, 1974-1974 Chevrolet G30 Van, 1974-1974 Chevrolet Malibu, 1974-1974 Chevrolet P10 Van, 1974-1974 Chevrolet P20 Van, 1974-1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1974-1976 Chevrolet Impala, 1974-1976 Chevrolet Laguna, 1975-1975 Chevrolet C30, 1975-1975 Chevrolet G20, 1975-1975 Chevrolet Malibu, 1975-1975 Chevrolet Malibu, 1975-1975 Chevrolet Malibu, 1975-1975 Chevrolet P20, 1975-1976 Chevrolet G30, 1975-1976 Chevrolet G30, 1975-1976 Chevrolet G30, 1975-1976 Chevrolet K10, 1975-1976 Chevrolet K20, 1975-1976 Chevrolet P10, 1975-1977 Chevrolet El Camino, 1975-1978 Chevrolet C20, 1975-1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, 1975-1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, 1975-1980 Chevrolet C10, 1975-1980 Chevrolet C10, 1975-1980 Chevrolet C20, 1975-1980 Chevrolet C30, 1975-1980 Chevrolet C30, 1975-1980 Chevrolet G10, 1975-1980 Chevrolet K10, 1975-1980 Chevrolet K20, 1975-1980 Chevrolet P30, 1975-1980 Chevrolet P30, 1975-1986 Chevrolet C10, 1975-1986 Chevrolet C20, 1975-1986 Chevrolet K10, 1975-1986 Chevrolet K20, 1976-1976 Chevrolet G20, 1976-1976 Chevrolet G20, 1976-1976 Chevrolet G20, 1976-1976 Chevrolet G20, 1976-1976 Chevrolet G30, 1976-1976 Chevrolet P20, 1976-1976 Chevrolet P20, 1976-1977 Chevrolet Malibu, 1976-1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1977-1977 Chevrolet P10, 1977-1977 Chevrolet P10, 1977-1978 Chevrolet C20, 1977-1978 Chevrolet G20, 1977-1978 Chevrolet K10, 1977-1978 Chevrolet K20, 1977-1978 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1977-1978 Chevrolet P20, 1977-1979 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1977-1979 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1977-1979 Chevrolet Caprice, 1977-1979 Chevrolet Impala, 1977-1979 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, 1977-1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, 1977-1980 Chevrolet C10, 1977-1980 Chevrolet G30, 1977-1980 Chevrolet K30, 1977-1986 Chevrolet K30, 1978-1978 Chevrolet C30, 1978-1978 Chevrolet P10, 1978-1980 Chevrolet C30, 1978-1980 Chevrolet K20, 1979-1979 Chevrolet G20, 1979-1979 Chevrolet G20, 1979-1979 Chevrolet P10, 1979-1979 Chevrolet P20, 1979-1979 Chevrolet P20, 1980-1980 Chevrolet C20, 1980-1980 Chevrolet G20, 1980-1980 Chevrolet K10, 1980-1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, 1980-1980 Chevrolet P10, 1980-1980 Chevrolet P20, 1981-1982 Chevrolet C30, 1983-1986 Chevrolet C30, 1983-1986 Chevrolet C35, 1984-1984 Chevrolet C15, 1987-1990 Chevrolet Caprice, 1972-1972 GMC G35/G3500 Van, 1972-1973 GMC G25/G2500 Van, 1972-1973 GMC Sprint, 1972-1974 GMC G15/G1500 Van, 1972-1975 GMC Sprint, 1973-1973 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup, 1973-1973 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban, 1973-1973 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup, 1973-1973 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban, 1973-1973 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup, 1973-1973 GMC G35/G3500 Van, 1973-1973 GMC Jimmy, 1973-1973 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban, 1973-1973 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban, 1973-1973 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup, 1973-1973 GMC P25/P2500 Van, 1973-1973 GMC P25/P2500 Van, 1973-1973 GMC P25/P2500 Van, 1973-1973 GMC P35/P3500 Van, 1973-1973 GMC P35/P3500 Van, 1973-1973 GMC P35/P3500 Van, 1973-1974 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban, 1973-1974 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban, 1973-1974 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban, 1973-1974 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban, 1973-1974 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban, 1973-1974 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC G35/G3500 Van, 1973-1974 GMC G35/G3500 Van, 1973-1974 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban, 1973-1974 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban, 1973-1974 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban, 1973-1974 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban, 1973-1974 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban, 1973-1974 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup, 1973-1974 GMC P15/P1500 Van, 1973-1974 GMC Sprint, 1973-1979 GMC Jimmy, 1973-1979 GMC Jimmy, 1974-1974 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban, 1974-1974 GMC G25/G2500 Van, 1974-1974 GMC G25/G2500 Van, 1974-1974 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup, 1974-1974 GMC P25/P2500 Van, 1974-1974 GMC P35/P3500 Van, 1974-1975 GMC Sprint, 1975-1975 GMC C25, 1975-1975 GMC C35, 1975-1975 GMC G35, 1975-1975 GMC Sprint, 1975-1976 GMC G25, 1975-1976 GMC G25, 1975-1976 GMC G25, 1975-1976 GMC K15, 1975-1976 GMC K25, 1975-1978 GMC C15, 1975-1978 GMC C15, 1975-1978 GMC C15, 1975-1978 GMC C15 Suburban, 1975-1978 GMC C15 Suburban, 1975-1978 GMC C25, 1975-1978 GMC C25, 1975-1978 GMC C25 Suburban, 1975-1978 GMC C25 Suburban, 1975-1978 GMC C35, 1975-1978 GMC C35, 1975-1978 GMC G15, 1975-1978 GMC K15, 1975-1978 GMC K15, 1975-1978 GMC K15 Suburban, 1975-1978 GMC K15 Suburban, 1975-1978 GMC K25, 1975-1978 GMC K25, 1975-1978 GMC K25 Suburban, 1975-1978 GMC K25 Suburban, 1975-1978 GMC P15, 1975-1978 GMC P25, 1975-1978 GMC P35, 1975-1978 GMC P35, 1976-1976 GMC G35, 1976-1976 GMC G35, 1976-1976 GMC G35, 1976-1977 GMC Sprint, 1977-1978 GMC C15, 1977-1978 GMC C15 Suburban, 1977-1978 GMC C25, 1977-1978 GMC C25, 1977-1978 GMC C25 Suburban, 1977-1978 GMC G25, 1977-1978 GMC G35, 1977-1978 GMC K15, 1977-1978 GMC K15 Suburban, 1977-1978 GMC K25, 1977-1978 GMC K25 Suburban, 1977-1978 GMC K35, 1977-1978 GMC K35, 1977-1979 GMC Jimmy, 1978-1978 GMC C35, 1978-1978 GMC C35, 1978-1978 GMC K25, 1979-1979 GMC G1500, 1979-1979 GMC G1500, 1979-1979 GMC G1500, 1979-1979 GMC G2500, 1979-1979 GMC G2500, 1979-1979 GMC K1500 Suburban, 1979-1979 GMC P1500, 1979-1980 GMC C1500, 1979-1980 GMC C1500, 1979-1980 GMC C1500, 1979-1980 GMC C2500, 1979-1980 GMC C3500, 1979-1980 GMC C3500, 1979-1980 GMC G3500, 1979-1980 GMC K1500, 1979-1980 GMC K1500 Suburban, 1979-1980 GMC K2500, 1979-1980 GMC K3500, 1979-1980 GMC P2500, 1979-1980 GMC P3500, 1979-1980 GMC P3500, 1979-1981 GMC C1500 Suburban, 1979-1981 GMC C2500 Suburban, 1979-1981 GMC K2500 Suburban, 1979-1986 GMC C1500, 1979-1986 GMC C2500, 1979-1986 GMC C3500, 1979-1986 GMC K1500, 1979-1986 GMC K2500, 1979-1986 GMC K3500, 1980-1980 GMC C2500, 1980-1980 GMC C2500, 1980-1980 GMC G1500, 1980-1980 GMC G2500, 1980-1980 GMC Jimmy, 1980-1980 GMC K1500, 1980-1980 GMC K2500, 1980-1980 GMC P1500, 1966-1966 Oldsmobile 442, 1966-1967 Oldsmobile F85, 1967-1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1968-1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1968-1971 Oldsmobile F85, 1970-1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1970-1970 Oldsmobile F85, 1971-1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1971-1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1971-1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1971-1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1971-1974 Oldsmobile 98, 1971-1974 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1971-1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, 1972-1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1972-1972 Oldsmobile F85, 1972-1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1972-1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1972-1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1973-1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1973-1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, 1974-1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1974-1974 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1974-1974 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1974-1974 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1975-1975 Oldsmobile 98, 1975-1975 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1975-1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1975-1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1975-1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, 1975-1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, 1975-1975 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, 1975-1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1975-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1975-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, 1976-1976 Oldsmobile 98, 1976-1976 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1976-1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Tiara, 1976-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1976-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, 1977-1978 Oldsmobile 98, 1977-1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1980-1980 Oldsmobile 98, 1980-1980 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1980-1980 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1980-1980 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1980-1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1981-1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1981-1984 Oldsmobile 98, 1981-1984 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1981-1985 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1981-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1986-1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1968-1970 Pontiac Tempest, 1968-1973 Pontiac LeMans, 1972-1972 Pontiac Grand Safari, 1972-1976 Pontiac Catalina, 1972-1977 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1973-1973 Pontiac Bonneville, 1973-1973 Pontiac Grand Am, 1974-1974 Pontiac Bonneville, 1974-1974 Pontiac Grand Am, 1974-1974 Pontiac Grand Am, 1974-1974 Pontiac Grandville, 1974-1975 Pontiac Grand Safari, 1974-1975 Pontiac LeMans, 1975-1975 Pontiac Grand Am, 1975-1975 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1975-1975 Pontiac Grandville, 1975-1976 Pontiac Bonneville, 1976-1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1976-1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1976-1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1976-1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1976-1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1976-1976 Pontiac LeMans, 1976-1976 Pontiac LeMans, 1976-1977 Pontiac Grand Safari, 1976-1977 Pontiac LeMans, 1976-1977 Pontiac LeMans, 1976-1977 Pontiac LeMans, 1977-1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1977-1977 Pontiac LeMans, 1977-1977 Pontiac LeMans, 1977-1979 Pontiac Catalina, 1977-1980 Pontiac Bonneville, 1977-1980 Pontiac Catalina, 1980-1983 Pontiac Parisienne, 1981-1981 Pontiac Bonneville, 1981-1981 Pontiac Catalina, 1987-1989 Pontiac Safari
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
CU161, 8161, 8161A, 0322AA, 110322, 110161, 130161, OJ7976, 
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item #1000YN30
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Spectra Premium CU2562 Radiator
Spectra PremiumPart # CU2562
Spectra Premium CU2562 Radiator
52 Reviews
$165.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2002-2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2004-2005 Buick Rendezvous, 2005-2005 Buick Terraza, 2006-2006 Buick Rendezvous, 2006-2006 Buick Terraza, 2007-2007 Buick Rendezvous, 2001-2005 Chevrolet Venture, 2005-2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 2006-2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 2001-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, 2001-2005 Pontiac Montana, 2006-2006 Pontiac Montana, 2005-2005 Saturn Relay, 2006-2006 Saturn Relay
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
CU2562, 2621A, 21388, 21636, 21638, 21637, 21635, 10310318, 
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item #1000YQQU
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Spectra Premium CU2343 Radiator
Spectra PremiumPart # CU2343
Spectra Premium CU2343 Radiator
52 Reviews
$113.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2000-2000 Buick Regal, 2000-2004 Buick Regal, 2000-2005 Buick Century, 2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala, 2000-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
CU2343, 9622A, 21478, 21549, 21560, 2343C, 2343, RA2343C, 
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item #1000YLR8
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Spectra Premium CU13146 Radiator
Spectra PremiumPart # CU13146
Spectra Premium CU13146 Radiator
52 Reviews
$154.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2010-2010 Buick Allure, 2010-2013 Buick LaCrosse, 2011-2011 Buick Regal, 2012-2012 Buick Regal, 2012-2012 Buick Regal, 2012-2016 Buick LaCrosse, 2012-2016 Buick LaCrosse, 2013-2014 Buick Regal, 2015-2016 Buick LaCrosse, 2015-2016 Buick Regal, 2015-2016 Buick Regal, 2017-2017 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 2014-2014 Chevrolet Impala, 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala, 2014-2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited, 2016-2016 Chevrolet Impala, 2017-2019 Chevrolet Impala, 2020-2020 Chevrolet Impala
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
CU13146, 8013146, 103752, 21765, 3577, 13146C, 17788000045933619, 13146, 
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item #1000YQ8E
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Spectra Premium CU162 Radiator
Spectra PremiumPart # CU162
Spectra Premium CU162 Radiator
52 Reviews
$139.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1975-1975 Buick Apollo, 1975-1979 Buick Skylark, 1977-1977 Buick Century, 1977-1977 Buick Century, 1977-1979 Buick Estate Wagon, 1978-1978 Buick Electra, 1978-1978 Buick Regal, 1978-1979 Buick Century, 1979-1979 Buick Regal, 1979-1980 Buick Regal, 1979-1980 Buick Regal, 1980-1980 Buick Century, 1980-1980 Buick Century, 1980-1980 Buick Electra, 1980-1980 Buick Estate Wagon, 1980-1980 Buick LeSabre, 1980-1981 Buick Century, 1981-1981 Buick Century, 1981-1981 Buick Regal, 1981-1981 Buick Regal, 1986-1987 Buick Regal, 1976-1979 Cadillac Seville, 1969-1969 Chevrolet Camaro, 1970-1971 Chevrolet Camaro, 1970-1971 Chevrolet Camaro, 1970-1973 Chevrolet Camaro, 1972-1972 Chevrolet Camaro, 1972-1974 Chevrolet G10 Van, 1972-1974 Chevrolet G20 Van, 1972-1974 Chevrolet G30 Van, 1972-1981 Chevrolet Camaro, 1973-1973 Chevrolet Blazer, 1973-1973 Chevrolet K10 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet Blazer, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C30 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet C30 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K10 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K30 Pickup, 1973-1974 Chevrolet K30 Pickup, 1973-1975 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1974-1974 Chevrolet Camaro, 1974-1974 Chevrolet P20 Van, 1974-1974 Chevrolet P30 Van, 1974-1975 Chevrolet Camaro, 1975-1975 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1975-1975 Chevrolet C30, 1975-1975 Chevrolet P10, 1975-1976 Chevrolet G10, 1975-1976 Chevrolet G20, 1975-1976 Chevrolet G20, 1975-1976 Chevrolet K10, 1975-1976 Chevrolet K20, 1975-1977 Chevrolet G30, 1975-1978 Chevrolet C20, 1975-1979 Chevrolet C20, 1975-1979 Chevrolet K10, 1975-1979 Chevrolet K20, 1975-1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, 1975-1979 Chevrolet Nova, 1975-1980 Chevrolet C10, 1975-1980 Chevrolet C10, 1975-1980 Chevrolet C30, 1975-1980 Chevrolet P20, 1975-1980 Chevrolet P30, 1976-1976 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What is a car radiator?

The Radiator in your vehicle is one of the crucial components in the cooling system. It helps to transfer the heat from the running engine to the air. It is typically made up of an aluminum radiator core, plastic inlet, outlet tanks, and a gasket between the radiator core and tank to prevent the coolant from leaking. If your car has an automatic transmission, there will be a transmission oil cooler in the tank to cool down the transmission fluid. Usually, the radiator is larger in a larger vehicle because the engine in a larger vehicle can generate more heat.

Aluminum strips that zigzag in between the flattened aluminum tubes typically make up the radiator core. In some older cars, the radiators could be made up of copper and brass. The water pump in the cooling system circulates the coolant through the engine, then the hot coolant flow to the radiator, and the fins that are attached to the tubes will transfer a significant amount of heat to the air. The more tubes that a radiator has, the better the cooling ability of this radiator. A radiator fan is located between the radiator and the engine to pull the air through the radiator when your car is static or moving slowly. When the car is moving fast, there will be no need for the motor fan since the air will smash onto the radiator and bring the heat away very efficiently with the help of high speed.

On most radiators nowadays, the aluminum tubes run horizontally and the plastic tanks connect to the radiator core on both the left and right sides. There will be two big hose connections, one on each of the plastic tanks to allow the coolant to flow in and out of the radiator. If your car comes with an automatic transmission, there will be a smaller tank installed in one of the tanks. This smaller tank is used to cool down the transmission oil. Steel tubes will carry hot transmission fluid into the smaller inner tank and bring the cooled transmission fluid back to the automatic transmission.

What causes a bad radiator?

A radiator can get damaged in many cases. Since it is so important for the cooling system, knowing what could harm the radiator can help us avoid unwanted situations better. First of all, just like other parts in your car, a radiator can get old over time. A radiator’s job is to intake the hot coolant and cool it down, then send the coolant back to the engine. The radiator can go through numerous cycles of hot and cold status during the years of driving. Materials of tanks and gaskets age over the thermal cycles, and eventually, the coolant will begin to leak.

External forces can also break a radiator. Endless vibrations will act on the radiator whenever the car is moving and contacting the ground. Even though everything in your car was designed to endure road vibrations, the aging of materials is still inevitable under constant vibration. Other than road vibration, another source of external force is a car accident. The radiator is located in the front of your vehicle. When your car crashes, it is not hard to imagine how bad the radiator can get.

Overheating can also cause a radiator malfunction. Even though a radiator was built to withstand high temperatures and high pressure, there is still a limit. When the engine is overheating, the extreme working conditions can cause the components in the radiator to age faster. If the temperature and pressure are a lot higher than the ideal working condition for the radiator, it can even break down directly.

Leaking, contaminating, overdue coolant, and extreme temperature can cause radiator problems as well. Without enough coolant, less heat can be taken away and engine overheating might happen. Contaminating and overdue coolant can impact the efficiency of heat exchange, or even block the radiator. Extreme hot weather can cause the engine to overheat and thereby hurt the radiator. On the opposite, the radiator can’t cool down the engine fast enough due to the hot weather thereby causing the engine to overheat and other problems. Under extreme cold weather, the coolant in the system can freeze and damage the radiator if the cold is beyond the anti-freeze capability of the coolant.

Symptoms of a bad car radiator

  • Engine overheating: The job of the radiator in your car is to cool your engine. So engine overheating is a powerful sign telling you that there can be something wrong with the radiator.
  • Coolant leaks: If you notice any trace of leaking coolant, either close to the radiator or on the floor, it is the time you want to inspect the radiator.
  • Discolored coolant: If you notice your coolant looks dirty, or even muddy, it is a sign of leaking in the system. The bad-quality coolant can block the radiator, so it’s better to fix the leak and replace the coolant as soon as possible.
  • Losing coolant: Coolant will lose gradually, and this is normal. But if you notice your coolant needs to be refilled again and again, more frequently than usual, you may want to check if there is a leak in your radiator.