2006 Buick Allure 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 2006 Buick Allure, 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 Coolant filler necks. Read more

2 Coolant Filler Neck parts for the 2006 Buick Allure come from 2 brands — DORMAN and GM GENUINE.

This group includes DORMAN 9022133 and GM GENUINE 10344426.

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

GM GENUINE supplies both parts for the 2006 Buick Allure.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 12565082 and 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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 2006 Buick Allure come from 2 brands — ELRING and GM GENUINE.

Listed part numbers: ELRING 943630 and GM GENUINE 12623519.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose Connector / Flange. 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: ELRING 943020.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Coolant Pipe. 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

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 01154600.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2006 Buick Allure come from 3 brands — DORMAN, GM GENUINE and GPD.

This group includes DORMAN 603668, GM GENUINE 20917050 and GPD 2411201.

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 2006 Buick Allure come from 2 brands — CALORSTAT and DORMAN.

Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT RC0147 and DORMAN 82724.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2006 Buick Allure, from GATES and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31431, GATES 31391 and MOTORAD 3128, plus the other parts above.

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

7 Radiator parts are listed for the 2006 Buick Allure, from CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 4 other brands. CSF 3262 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include CSF 3262, TYC 2827 and AGILITY 8012827, among others listed 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

3 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2006 Buick Allure, from ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO RC85, GATES 31532 and MOTORAD T46.

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

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 61136.

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

6 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2006 Buick Allure come from 5 brands — VDO / CONTINENTAL, GPD, TECHPRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is TYC 621420.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD and TECHPRO. GPD 2811594 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from VDO / CONTINENTAL, TYC and UAC. A representative part number is TYC 621420.

This group includes TYC 621420, GPD 2811594 and TECHPRO GM3115144 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 1580593.

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

One part is listed for the 2006 Buick Allure — GM GENUINE 1580641.

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

7 Radiator Hose parts for the 2006 Buick Allure come from 3 brands — CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and GATES. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 72274.

Listed part numbers: DAYCO 72274, GATES 23134 and CONTINENTAL 66124, 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 2006 Buick Allure come from DORMAN.

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

9 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2006 Buick Allure, from NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD and 4 other brands. GM GENUINE 2134777 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from GPD, HOLSTEIN and VEMO. A representative part number is GPD 1712517.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. GM GENUINE 2134777 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 2134777, GPD 1712517 and HOLSTEIN 2CTS0044, plus the other parts above.

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

6 Thermostat parts for the 2006 Buick Allure come from 5 brands — GATES, SKP, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 34163.

The Economy section: 1 option from SKP. SKP SK9022100 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GATES 34163.

This group includes GATES 34163, SKP SK9022100 and MOTORAD 522180 and the remaining parts 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

13 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2006 Buick Allure, from FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 35855 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 9022098.

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

12 Water Pump parts for the 2006 Buick Allure come from 11 brands — GM GENUINE, BECK/ARNLEY, SKP and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 1312378.

The Economy section: 6 options from BECK/ARNLEY, SKP, CARTER and 3 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1312378 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from GM GENUINE, DAYCO, GATES and 2 other brands. A representative part number is GM GENUINE 12739553.

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

4 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2006 Buick Allure, from ELRING, FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ELRING 943600, FEL-PRO 35859 and GM GENUINE 2512052, among others listed above.

This table covers the Water Pump pulleys. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

One part is listed for the 2006 Buick Allure — GM GENUINE 12611587.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 12691259.