2008 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 2008 Buick Allure, from PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Allure.

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: GM GENUINE 12602048.

This table covers the Coolant filler necks. Read more

2 Coolant Filler Neck parts for the 2008 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

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2008 Buick Allure, from GM GENUINE, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 14479S, CONTINENTAL 63234 and DAYCO 86501, 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

7 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 2008 Buick Allure come from 4 brands — GM GENUINE, ELRING, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand.

This group includes ELRING 943630, ELRING 868630 and FEL-PRO 36021 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Buick Allure — FOUR SEASONS 86500.

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 2008 Buick Allure come from 3 brands — DORMAN, GM GENUINE and GPD.

Part numbers include 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

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 82724.

This table covers the Coolant Water Crossover Mounting sets. Read more

3 Coolant Water Crossover Mounting Set parts are listed for the 2008 Buick Allure, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO ES73027, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33845 and VICTOR REINZ 181002301.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2008 Buick Allure come from US MOTOR WORKS.

This group includes 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 2008 Buick Allure, from GATES and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Allure.

Part numbers include GATES 31431, GATES 31391 and MOTORAD 3128, among others listed 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

18 Radiator parts are listed for the 2008 Buick Allure, from FVP, SPECTRA PREMIUM, TYC and 4 other brands. CSF 3262 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

5 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2008 Buick Allure, from ACDELCO, MOTORAD and GATES. 1 part fits every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 12R04, ACDELCO RC111 and GATES 31532, among others listed above.

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

11 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2008 Buick Allure come from 6 brands — GPD, TYC, UAC and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is AGILITY 6016141. 1 part fits every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 4 options from GPD and TECHPRO. GPD 2811600 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from TYC, UAC, AGILITY and 1 other brand. A representative part number is AGILITY 6016141.

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

GM GENUINE supplies both parts for the 2008 Buick Allure.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 1580641 and GM GENUINE 1580640.

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

23 Radiator Hose parts for the 2008 Buick Allure come from 4 brands — CONTINENTAL, DAYCO, GATES and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 20458S.

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

2 Radiator Upper Air Baffle Retainer / Clip parts for the 2008 Buick Allure come from DORMAN. Every part fits all 3 engine options (3.6L V6, 3.8L V6 and 5.3L V8).

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

32 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2008 Buick Allure, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, NTK, GPD and 10 other brands. NTK EF0008 carries the "Popular" badge. Economy and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 17 parts.

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

36 Thermostat parts for the 2008 Buick Allure come from 8 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, CALORSTAT and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 5239192. They are grouped as Economy, Heavy Duty, Performance, Premium and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 23 parts from MOTORAD, GATES, CALORSTAT and 3 other brands.

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

23 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Buick Allure, from FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 5 other brands. FEL-PRO 35855 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

7 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2008 Buick Allure come from 4 brands — DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD 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.

3 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

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

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Water Inlet. 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

One part is listed for the 2008 Buick Allure — GM GENUINE 131169.

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

28 Water Pump parts for the 2008 Buick Allure come from 12 brands — DAYCO, US MOTOR WORKS, FVP and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 1312378. They are grouped as Economy and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 15 parts from DAYCO, GM GENUINE, GMB and 3 other brands.

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

15 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Buick Allure, from FEL-PRO, ELRING, GM GENUINE and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO 35804 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Water Pump Inlet tubes. Read more

2 Water Pump Inlet Tube parts for the 2008 Buick Allure come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and GATES.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 30124 and GATES 28417.

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 2008 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

3 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts for the 2008 Buick Allure come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35633, GM GENUINE 12691259 and VICTOR REINZ 411041500.