1992 Acura Vigor Cooling System Parts

Engine:
2.5L L5

The 1992 Acura Vigor has 43 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 8 part types and 20 brands, covering the 2.5L L5 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The cooling system system on the 1992 Acura Vigor keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. The largest groups are Coolant / Antifreeze (20 parts), Radiator Cap (6 parts) and Radiator (5 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 12 parts.

Coolant / Antifreeze

Compatible With All Colors

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PRESTONE AF3055
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Prime YellowAll Vehicles
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF3055
Prime YellowAll VehiclesExtended Life55 GAL DrumConcentratePrime® Extended Life All Makes All Models
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Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FVP Popular MV5050GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models
Fitment notes — FVP MV5050GAL
Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models1 Gallon
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PEAK BQA1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle
Fitment notes — PEAK BQA1GAL
Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle1 Gallon
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PRESTONE AF3100
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF3100
Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life1 Gallon
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VALVOLINE 719009
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PRESTONE Popular AF2100
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
All Vehicles10yr/300k mi
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF2100
All Vehicles10yr/300k mi1 GallonExtended Life
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PEAK PKP1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PEAK PKP1GAL
All Vehicles Antifreeze1 GallonPREMIUM1 GALLON10X MORE SCALE FIGHTING INHIBITORS10 YEAR/300K MILES
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PEAK PXA1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
1 GallonGlobal Lifetime
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PRESTONE AF6310
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
MAX Original EquipmentAsian Blue
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF6310
MAX Original EquipmentAsian Blue1 Gallon
(Type: Prediluted)
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PRESTONE AFMAX
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Max Universal1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AFMAX
Max Universal1 Gallon15 Year/350k Miles
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VALVOLINE Popular ZXEL1
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Dex-Cool Orange1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE ZXEL1
Dex-Cool Orange1 GallonOAT
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VALVOLINE Popular 861398
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Asian Vehicle Blue1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 861398
Asian Vehicle Blue1 Gallon
OE # OL999-9011
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AISIN ACB003
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
BlueHOAT
Fitment notes — AISIN ACB003
BlueHOAT
(Type: Prediluted)
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BECK/ARNLEY 2521501
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Premium Extra Life BlueAsian
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 2521501
Premium Extra Life BlueAsianPOAT
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BECK/ARNLEY 2521001
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Premium Green1 Gallon
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 2521001
Premium Green1 GallonPOAT
252-1501 Blue premix Can be used with or In place of Green
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FVP GREEN5050GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Low Silicate Blend1 Gallon
Fitment notes — FVP GREEN5050GAL
Low Silicate Blend1 GallonGreenIAT
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PEAK PAB1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OET Asian Extended Life Blue1 Gallon
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PENTOSIN 8115207
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Pentofrost A31 Gallon
Fitment notes — PENTOSIN 8115207
Pentofrost A31 GallonBluePOAT
(Type: Prediluted)
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PRESTONE AF3300
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Prime Conventional Green 1 Gallon
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VALVOLINE 675130
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Asian Vehicle Red1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 675130
Asian Vehicle Red1 GallonPOAT
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This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.

Coolant Hose / Pipe

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO 16197M
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold / Professional90 Degree Molded
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 16197M
Gold / Professional90 Degree Molded1/2" x 16" (4" x 12")
Cut to fit
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CONTINENTAL 63712
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Length 15"
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GATES 28461
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
90 Degree Molded1/2" x 16" (4" x 12")
Fitment notes — GATES 28461
90 Degree Molded1/2" x 16" (4" x 12")
Cut to fit
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This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit.

Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 16022400
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
COOLANT PIPE
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AJUSA 16022450
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
COOLANT PIPE
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This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Cooling Fan Control Module

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
US MOTOR WORKS 16789
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Better Control
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US MOTOR WORKS 16795
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Best Control
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This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules.

Cooling System Tester Adapter

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GATES 31428
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
May Require Spacer Number 31416
Fitment notes — GATES 31428
May Require Spacer Number 31416
Cooling System Pressure
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MOTORAD 3121
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
StandardRadiator Cap Adapter
Fitment notes — MOTORAD 3121
StandardRadiator Cap Adapter
Cooling System PressureRadiator Cap Adapter
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MOTORAD 3122
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Standard
Fitment notes — MOTORAD 3122
Standard
Cooling System Pressure
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STANT 12021
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Radiator Cap/Cooling System Tester Adapter
Fitment notes — STANT 12021
Radiator Cap/Cooling System Tester Adapter
Cooling System PressureRadiator Cap Adapter
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This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system.

Radiator

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TECHPRO AC3010129
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with Manual Trans
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TECHPRO AC3010130
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with Automatic trans.
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FVP Popular RAD1277
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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AGILITY 8011277
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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OSC 1277
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap.

Radiator Cap

Locking Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CALORSTAT RC0212
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
PerformanceIncludes 2 seals
Fitment notes — CALORSTAT RC0212
PerformanceIncludes 2 sealsLever OpeningMetallic
with A 44 mm (1.73") DiameterPSI - 20.0
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GATES 31534
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Safety Release Radiator Cap
Fitment notes — GATES 31534
Safety Release Radiator Cap
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MOTORAD ST16R
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Safety LeverIndicator Markings Color: Blue, Red
Fitment notes — MOTORAD ST16R
Safety LeverIndicator Markings Color: Blue, Red
Relief Pressure 16 lbs
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORAD Popular T16R
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
StandardIndicator Markings Color: Silver
Fitment notes — MOTORAD T16R
StandardIndicator Markings Color: Silver
Relief Pressure 16 lbs
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SKP Popular SK10233
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Pressure Rating 16 psi
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GATES 31336
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OE Type
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This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.

Radiator Drain Petcock

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 490216
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
PlasticScrew-In Type
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This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator.

Buying Cooling System Parts for a 1992 Acura Vigor

On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.

  • Confirm you have the 2.5L L5 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Radiator Cap .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cooling system parts fit the 1992 Acura Vigor?

Our catalog currently lists 43 cooling system parts for the 1992 Acura Vigor across 8 subcategories and 20 brands, covering the 2.5L L5 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 1992 Acura Vigor?

Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1992 Acura Vigor was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1992 Acura Vigor?

Every part on this page is matched to the 2.5L L5 engine. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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