1996 Buick Lesabre 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

15 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre, from PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

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 6 options from PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE ZXEL1 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

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre — GM GENUINE 24503423.

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

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 1996 Buick Lesabre come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes FEL-PRO 36021, GM GENUINE 1534066 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C31274.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre — FOUR SEASONS 86500.

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

2 Coolant Level Sensor parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre, from GPD and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

This group includes GPD 1712532 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FLS17.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

3 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 1996 Buick Lesabre come from 3 brands — DORMAN, GPD and TECHPRO.

This group includes DORMAN 603103, GPD 2411362 and TECHPRO GM3014109.

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

2 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 1996 Buick Lesabre come from DORMAN.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 82590 and DORMAN 54217.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1996 Buick Lesabre come from US MOTOR WORKS.

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 Lesabre, from ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD.

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

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre — GM GENUINE 12338017.

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

9 Radiator parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre, from OSC, GPD, FVP and 3 other brands. FVP RAD1202 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 1202C.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from OSC, FVP, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 2 other brands. FVP RAD1202 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: FVP RAD1202, GPD 1202C and SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1202, plus the other parts above.

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

9 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. ACDELCO RC27 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Locking Replacement section lists 4 options from CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. CALORSTAT RC0214 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, CALORSTAT RC0214 and CALORSTAT RC0217 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

7 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 1996 Buick Lesabre come from 7 brands — DORMAN, ULTRA-POWER, GPD and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 620623.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN, ULTRA-POWER and GPD. DORMAN 620623 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from AGILITY, FOUR SEASONS, UAC and 1 other brand. A representative part number is AGILITY 6012102.

Part numbers include DORMAN 620623 and GPD 2811260, 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

5 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre, from FOUR SEASONS, GM GENUINE, GPD and 2 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 35656 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 35656, GM GENUINE 158562 and GPD 2311317, among others listed above.

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

10 Radiator Hose parts for the 1996 Buick Lesabre come from 4 brands — DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 24316L.

The Economy section: 1 option from DAYCO. DAYCO 81490 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from GATES, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO 24316L.

This table covers the Shroud Trim retainers and clips. Read more

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre — DORMAN 961364.

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

14 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS and 8 other brands. UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CTS3 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CTS3.

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 21191039.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from FOUR SEASONS, GM GENUINE, BECK/ARNLEY and 6 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 36445 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

13 Thermostat parts for the 1996 Buick Lesabre come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 5239192.

In the Heavy Duty grade, MOTORAD supplies 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5239192.

Premium: 4 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7203192.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from MOTORAD, GATES, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. 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

13 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Lesabre, from VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO 35666 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 Lesabre come from 4 brands — DORMAN, GPD, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 9022001 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 85167.

Part numbers include DORMAN 9022001, GPD 8241409 and FOUR SEASONS 85167, among others listed above.