2012 Buick Regal 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 for the 2012 Buick Regal come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.

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, VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 105027.

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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2012 Buick Regal come from GM GENUINE.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 22759097 and GM GENUINE 12592401.

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

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, APEX and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 36068 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO 36068, AJUSA 16063000 and APEX AWO2348 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 12599085.

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

7 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal, from TECHPRO, DORMAN, AUTOTECNICA and 3 other brands. DORMAN 603385 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 603385, AUTOTECNICA GM0713819 and GM GENUINE 22950436 and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal, from DORMAN, SKP, AUTOTECNICA and 3 other brands. DORMAN 54218 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include DORMAN 54218, SKP SK54218 and AUTOTECNICA GM0714619, among others listed above.

This table covers the Coolant Reservoir retainers and clips. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 13284504.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2012 Buick Regal come from 2 brands — GATES and MOTORAD.

This group includes GATES 31431, GATES 31391 and MOTORAD 3128 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

2 Hose Clamp parts for the 2012 Buick Regal come from GM GENUINE.

This group includes GM GENUINE 13162312 and GM GENUINE 90530642.

This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air. Read more

5 Intercooler parts for the 2012 Buick Regal come from 5 brands — CSF, AGILITY, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 6059.

This group includes CSF 6059, AGILITY 5010028 and GM GENUINE 13241751 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 13334019.

This table covers the Inverter coolers. Typical signs include overheated fluid, a leak at the fittings, or mixed fluids in the reservoir. Flush the lines when you replace a cooler. Read more

2 Inverter Cooler parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal, from SKP and TECHPRO.

Economy: 1 part, from SKP. A representative part number is SKP SKTOC009.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from TECHPRO. TECHPRO GM3011100 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: SKP SKTOC009 and TECHPRO GM3011100.

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 2012 Buick Regal come from 7 brands — NISSENS, OSC, VEMO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3578.

The Economy section: 1 option from VEMO. VEMO V40602058 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from NISSENS, OSC, CSF and 3 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3578.

Listed part numbers: CSF 3578, VEMO V40602058 and TYC 13217, 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 2012 Buick Regal come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO RC124 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21342353.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Buick Regal — GM GENUINE 13241754.

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

8 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal, from TECHPRO, SKP, GPD and 4 other brands. SKP SK620656 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from TECHPRO, SKP, GPD and 1 other brand. A representative part number is SKP SK620656.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from AGILITY, TYC and UAC. AGILITY 6010037 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include SKP SK620656, GPD 2811885 and TECHPRO GM3115242, among others listed above.

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

5 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal, from ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL, GATES and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 13220131 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ACDELCO 13220131, ACDELCO 22863M and CONTINENTAL 66648 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator insulators. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Buick Regal — GM GENUINE 13306606.

This table covers the Radiator mounts. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Buick Regal — GM GENUINE 52493483.

This table covers the Radiator Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

2 Radiator Mount Bushing parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal, from SKP and ULTRA-POWER.

This group includes SKP SK926280 and ULTRA-POWER 926280.

This table covers the seals at the Radiator. 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 2012 Buick Regal — GM GENUINE 22867535.

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

DORMAN supplies both parts for the 2012 Buick Regal.

Part numbers include DORMAN 700365 and DORMAN 963058.

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

12 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2012 Buick Regal come from 11 brands — WALKER PRODUCTS, GPD, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is WALKER PRODUCTS 21191118.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. GPD 1712489 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 21191118 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from HELLA, WALKER PRODUCTS, BECK/ARNLEY and 6 other brands. A representative part number is HELLA 009107271.

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

10 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal, from MOTORAD, VEMO, GATES and 5 other brands. GATES 33943 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from VEMO. A representative part number is VEMO V40990024.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — rated for severe service. MOTORAD 5461180 is listed in this group.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7461180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from GATES, MOTORAD, AISIN and 4 other brands. GATES 33943 is listed in this group.

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

11 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2012 Buick Regal come from 9 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35346.

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

5 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal, from MOTORAD, GM GENUINE, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. GM GENUINE 12605853 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes GM GENUINE 12605853, FOUR SEASONS 85349 and GATES CO34933 and the remaining parts 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

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 90537471.

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

17 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal, from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, GMB and 11 other brands. SKP SK1307350 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 7 parts, from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, SKP and 2 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SK1307350.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from GMB, GATES, GM GENUINE and 6 other brands. GATES 43529 is listed in this group.

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

16 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2012 Buick Regal come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO ES71282.

This table covers the Water Pump gears. Read more

5 Water Pump Gear parts for the 2012 Buick Regal come from 5 brands — MELLING, CLOYES, FVP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MELLING S911.

This group includes MELLING S911 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Water Pump housings. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 90537266.