2000 Buick Century Cooling System Parts

Engine:
3.1L V6

This page lists 38 cooling system parts for the 2000 Buick Century, across 8 part types, covering the 3.1L V6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 2000 Buick Century, 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. Most of the listed parts are Coolant / Antifreeze (16 parts), Coolant Level Sensor (7 parts) and Coolant Hose / Pipe (6 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 9 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 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
ACDELCO Popular 105027
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
DEX-Cool Extended LifeDexcool (with DE-Ionized Water) (with Bitterant) 1 Gallon
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 105027
DEX-Cool Extended LifeDexcool (with DE-Ionized Water) (with Bitterant) 1 GallonPremix1 Gallon GM Original EquipmentOrange
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VALVOLINE Popular ZXEL1
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Dex-Cool Orange1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE ZXEL1
Dex-Cool Orange1 GallonOAT
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AISIN ACD005
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OrangeOAT
Fitment notes — AISIN ACD005
OrangeOAT
(Type: Prediluted)
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FVP DEX5050GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Extended Life Blend1 Gallon
Fitment notes — FVP DEX5050GAL
Extended Life Blend1 GallonOrangeOAT
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PRESTONE AF3400
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Prime OrangeOrange Compatible
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF3400
Prime OrangeOrange CompatibleExtended Life1 Gallon ConcentrateOAT
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PRESTONE AF850
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
DEX-Cool Extended Life1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF850
DEX-Cool Extended Life1 GallonOrangeOAT
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VALVOLINE 888374
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
American Vehicle Orange1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 888374
American Vehicle Orange1 Gallon
(Type: Prediluted)
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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 Air Bleeder

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 902112
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the bleeders used to purge air from the coolant circuit.

Coolant Hose / Pipe

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular 14156S
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Professional / GoldMolded
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GATES Popular 19026
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Molded19/32" x 6"
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CONTINENTAL 63121
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Molded
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DAYCO 71692
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Curved
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GM GENUINE 10182356
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Thermostat To Pipe
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GM GENUINE 12590279
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Part of Lower IntakeUse Sealant 19332211 (USA) or 10953488 (Canada)
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 12590279
Part of Lower IntakeUse Sealant 19332211 (USA) or 10953488 (Canada)Thermostat Bypass
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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
APEX ADM1403
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bypass pipe
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FEL-PRO 70799
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
O-Ring Type
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO 70799
O-Ring Type
Bypass 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.

Coolant Level Sensor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HOLSTEIN 2CTS0221
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GPD Popular 1712532
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Engine Coolant Level Sensor
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ULTRA-POWER Popular 5S1449
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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AUTOTECNICA GM1317731
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Module - Mounted on Radiator
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NTK EE0017
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FLS24
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WELLS 5S1449
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Mounting Hardware Included: No
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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.

Coolant Reservoir

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TECHPRO GM3014106
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant.

Coolant Reservoir Cap

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 82724
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Snap On Cap
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DORMAN 54217
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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MOTORAD T167
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Standard
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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.

Coolant Reservoir Retainer / Clip

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 961070
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Air Box ClipBlack
Fitment notes — DORMAN 961070
Air Box ClipBlack
Lower
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GM GENUINE 10427340
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
LWR
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This table covers the Coolant Reservoir retainers and clips.

Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2000 Buick Century

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 3.1L V6 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 Coolant Level Sensor .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cooling system parts fit the 2000 Buick Century?

Our catalog currently lists 38 cooling system parts for the 2000 Buick Century across 8 subcategories and 22 brands, covering the 3.1L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2000 Buick Century?

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 2000 Buick Century 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 2000 Buick Century?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.1L V6 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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