1996 Buick Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE 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 Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE 846439 is listed in this group.

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, ACDELCO, VALVOLINE 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

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster — CONTINENTAL 63819.

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

This group shows a single part: SKP SK603209.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster come from 3 brands — AUTOTECNICA, CALORSTAT and MOTORAD.

Part numbers include AUTOTECNICA GM0715997, CALORSTAT RC0159 and MOTORAD T39.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

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

Part numbers include 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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, from GATES and MOTORAD.

Part numbers include GATES 31379, GATES 31410 and MOTORAD 3132, among others listed above.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster — GM GENUINE 10293740.

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

13 Radiator parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, from LILAND GLOBAL, AGILITY, FVP and 5 other brands. LILAND GLOBAL 1517AA carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 1516C.

In the Premium (All Aluminum Construction) grade, LILAND GLOBAL supplies 3 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL 1517AA.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from AGILITY, FVP, OSC and 3 other brands. SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1517 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

2 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, from ACDELCO and GATES.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO RC87 and GATES 31405.

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

2 Radiator Drain Petcock parts for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster come from 2 brands — DORMAN and GM GENUINE.

This group includes DORMAN 61133 and GM GENUINE 88927326.

This table covers the Radiator Fan clutches. Typical signs include slip at highway speed, chatter on takeoff, or a pedal that stays low. Resurface or replace the flywheel with the clutch — a heat-checked flywheel wastes the new disc. Read more

13 Radiator Fan Clutch parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, from HAYDEN, FOUR SEASONS, GMB and 5 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 36956 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

8 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, from FOUR SEASONS, VDO / CONTINENTAL, GPD and 1 other brand. FOUR SEASONS 35656 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FOUR SEASONS 35656, GPD 2311317 and FOUR SEASONS 35389, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Upper Air Baffle retainers and clips. Read more

2 Radiator Upper Air Baffle Retainer / Clip parts for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster come from DORMAN.

This group includes DORMAN 700365 and DORMAN 963058.

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

9 Thermostat parts for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, GM GENUINE, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 131100.

Premium: 2 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7307180.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from MOTORAD, GM GENUINE, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GM GENUINE 131100.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 131100, MOTORAD 7307180 and MOTORAD 7307160, among others listed above.

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

7 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, from FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE, APEX and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 35710 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35710, GM GENUINE 12551507 and APEX AWO2148, plus the other parts above.

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

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

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 9022005 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 85215.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 9022005, GPD 8241458 and FOUR SEASONS 85215, plus the other parts above.