1996 Buick Skylark 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 for the 1996 Buick Skylark come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.1L V6.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXEL1.

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

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Skylark — DORMAN 902112.

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

8 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 1996 Buick Skylark come from 5 brands — GATES, DAYCO, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 14156S.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 14156S, GATES 19026 and CONTINENTAL 63121, plus the other 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

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Skylark — 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

6 Coolant Level Sensor parts for the 1996 Buick Skylark come from 5 brands — GPD, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FAMOUS BRAND and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FLS16. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FLS16, FAMOUS BRAND SBA3711 and GPD 1712535, plus the other parts above.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Skylark, from DORMAN, GPD and SKP. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Skylark.

This group includes DORMAN 603115, GPD 2411025 and SKP SK603115.

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 are listed for the 1996 Buick Skylark, from AUTOTECNICA, CALORSTAT and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Skylark.

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

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1996 Buick Skylark. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Skylark.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1996 Buick Skylark come from 2 brands — GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.1L V6.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31379, GATES 31410 and MOTORAD 3132, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

3 Hose Clamp parts for the 1996 Buick Skylark come from GM GENUINE. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 11570616, GM GENUINE 11517127 and 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 for the 1996 Buick Skylark come from 8 brands — LILAND GLOBAL, FAMOUS BRAND, GPD and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is FAMOUS BRAND 432391. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.1L V6.

The Economy section: 2 options from FAMOUS BRAND and GPD. FAMOUS BRAND 432391 is listed in this group.

The Premium (All Aluminum Construction) section lists 2 options from LILAND GLOBAL — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. LILAND GLOBAL 1515AA is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from AGILITY, FVP, OSC and 2 other brands. A representative part number is AGILITY 8011515.

Listed part numbers: FAMOUS BRAND 432391, GPD 1798C and LILAND GLOBAL 1515AA, 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

2 Radiator Cap parts for the 1996 Buick Skylark come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and GATES. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.1L V6.

This group includes ACDELCO RC87 and GATES 31405.

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

2 Radiator Drain Petcock parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Skylark, from DORMAN and GM GENUINE. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Skylark.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 61133 and GM GENUINE 88927326.

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

6 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Skylark, from DORMAN, ULTRA-POWER, AGILITY and 3 other brands. DORMAN 620627 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is DORMAN 620627.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from AGILITY, FOUR SEASONS, UAC and 1 other brand. AGILITY 6031103 is listed in this group.

This group includes DORMAN 620627 and AGILITY 6031103 and the remaining parts 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

3 Radiator Fan Motor parts for the 1996 Buick Skylark come from 3 brands — FOUR SEASONS, GPD and VDO / CONTINENTAL.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 35377, GPD 2311448 and VDO / CONTINENTAL PM9040.

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

6 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Skylark, from GATES, DAYCO, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 26097X carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ACDELCO 26097X, GATES 21347 and CONTINENTAL 62162 and the remaining parts above.

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

DORMAN supplies both parts for the 1996 Buick Skylark.

This group includes DORMAN 700579 and DORMAN 961359.

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

23 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1996 Buick Skylark come from 17 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, NTK, WALKER PRODUCTS and 14 other brands. The "Popular" part is NTK EF0008.

The Economy section: 8 options from NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD and 5 other brands. NTK EF0008 is listed in this group.

The Full Service Kit section lists 1 option from WALKER PRODUCTS — grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WALKER PRODUCTS 21191012 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 14 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, ACDELCO and 8 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 1551107.