1996 Buick Century Cooling System Parts

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. Read more

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Century.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Premium section lists 4 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 105027 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bleeders used to purge air from the coolant circuit. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 902112.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

6 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from GM GENUINE, ACDELCO, GATES and 2 other brands. ACDELCO 14156S carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ACDELCO 14156S, GATES 19026 and CONTINENTAL 63121 and the remaining parts above.

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. Read more

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE C31326.

This table covers the Coolant Level sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

5 Coolant Level Sensor parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from WALKER PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN, GPD and 1 other brand. GPD 1712532 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Economy: 1 part, from HOLSTEIN. A representative part number is HOLSTEIN 2CTS0221.

In the Full Service Kit grade, WALKER PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is WALKER PRODUCTS 21192002.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 1712532 is listed in this group.

2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: GPD 1712532, HOLSTEIN 2CTS0221 and WALKER PRODUCTS 21192002, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. 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. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 54217.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from US MOTOR WORKS. Every part fits both the 2.2L L4 and the 3.1L V6.

Listed part numbers: US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Century.

This group includes ACDELCO 12A01, GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

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. Read more

16 Radiator parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from ULTRA-POWER, GPD, LILAND GLOBAL and 5 other brands. ULTRA-POWER 1342 carries the "Popular" badge. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 8 are engine-specific.

Economy: 4 parts, from ULTRA-POWER and GPD. A representative part number is ULTRA-POWER 1342.

In the Premium (All Aluminum Construction) grade, LILAND GLOBAL supplies 2 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL 1340AA.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY, FVP and 2 other brands. SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1342 is listed in this group.

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. Read more

7 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from GATES, MOTORAD, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. ACDELCO RC27 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Century.

The Locking Replacement section lists 2 options from GATES and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. GATES 31516 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from ACDELCO, GATES, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. ACDELCO RC27 is listed in this group.

This group includes ACDELCO RC27, GATES 31516 and MOTORAD ST16V and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 490232.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

9 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 5 brands — UAC, DORMAN, ULTRA-POWER and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 620621.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN and ULTRA-POWER. DORMAN 620621 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from AGILITY, TYC and UAC. A representative part number is AGILITY 6016120.

3 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include DORMAN 620621 and DORMAN 620612, among others listed above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

10 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from FOUR SEASONS, VDO / CONTINENTAL, GPD and 2 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 35656 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

16 Radiator Hose parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, GATES, DAYCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 24398L.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

18 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP, WALKER PRODUCTS and 10 other brands. SKP SKTX3 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 6 parts, from SKP, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is SKP SKTX3.

Full Service Kit: 1 part, from WALKER PRODUCTS. A representative part number is WALKER PRODUCTS 21191039.

The Standard Replacement section: 11 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, BECK/ARNLEY and 7 other brands. ACDELCO 1551107 is listed in this group.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

15 Thermostat parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and AISIN. The "Popular" part is GATES 33429.

In the Heavy Duty grade, MOTORAD supplies 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5203180.

The Performance section lists 2 options from MOTORAD — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTORAD 2003195 is listed in this group.

Premium: 5 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7203180.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from MOTORAD, GATES and AISIN. A representative part number is GATES 33429.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. 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. Read more

10 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, APEX and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 35614 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 4 brands — DORMAN, GPD, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 9022008 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 84997.

Part numbers include DORMAN 9022008, GPD 8241365 and FOUR SEASONS 84997, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Water Inlet. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Water Inlet Gasket parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from GM GENUINE and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 2512013 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C31275.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

9 Water Pump parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 9 brands — FVP, SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 252723.

The Economy section: 4 options from FVP, SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and 1 other brand. FVP US5032 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from ACDELCO, GATES, AISIN and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 252723.

This group includes ACDELCO 252723, FVP US5032 and SKP SK1301470 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

6 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, APEX and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO 35392 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35392, FEL-PRO 36025 and APEX AWP3007 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Water Pump Inlet tubes. Read more

4 Water Pump Inlet Tube parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand.

This group includes ACDELCO 16199M, CONTINENTAL 63912 and DAYCO 80412 and the remaining parts above.