2015 Buick Encore 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

17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2015 Buick Encore 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 Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.

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 Coolant Air Bleed Hose pipes. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 96968694.

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

One part is listed for the 2015 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 95018159.

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

8 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2015 Buick Encore come from 4 brands — GM GENUINE, GATES, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 55596898.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 55596898, GM GENUINE 55583808 and CONTINENTAL 63128, among others listed 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 2015 Buick Encore — ELRING 635030.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

4 Coolant Hose Connector / Flange parts for the 2015 Buick Encore come from GM GENUINE.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 96958229, GM GENUINE 95493441 and GM GENUINE 95128282, plus the other parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2015 Buick Encore — ELRING 599130.

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

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 95128279.

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

7 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2015 Buick Encore, from AUTOTECNICA, SKP, DORMAN and 4 other brands. AUTOTECNICA GM0719394 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: AUTOTECNICA GM0719394, SKP SK603955 and DORMAN 603955, plus the other 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

5 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2015 Buick Encore, from DORMAN, AUTOTECNICA, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. DORMAN 54218 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 54218, AUTOTECNICA GM0714619 and CALORSTAT RC0144 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2015 Buick Encore.

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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2015 Buick Encore come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and GATES.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31391, MOTORAD 3128 and MOTORAD 3127.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

3 Hose Clamp parts for the 2015 Buick Encore come from GM GENUINE.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 11570871, GM GENUINE 13162312 and GM GENUINE 11570868.

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

6 Intercooler parts for the 2015 Buick Encore come from 6 brands — TYC, AGILITY, GM GENUINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is TYC 18049.

This group includes TYC 18049, AGILITY 5010038 and GM GENUINE 42609477 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

6 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2015 Buick Encore come from 3 brands — GATES, GM GENUINE and ULTRA-POWER. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 42731155.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 42731155, GM GENUINE 94516223 and GATES 26578, 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

10 Radiator parts for the 2015 Buick Encore come from 9 brands — GM GENUINE, DENSO, TYC and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DENSO 2219326.

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 for the 2015 Buick Encore come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, GATES and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN.

This group includes ACDELCO RC124, GATES 31569 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21342353.

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

One part is listed for the 2015 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 95018158.

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

7 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2015 Buick Encore, from DORMAN, SKP, GPD and 4 other brands. DORMAN 621566 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from DORMAN, SKP and GPD. A representative part number is DORMAN 621566.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from FOUR SEASONS, GM GENUINE, TYC and 1 other brand. FOUR SEASONS 76378 is listed in this group.

This group includes DORMAN 621566, SKP SK621566 and GPD 2811955 and the remaining parts 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

7 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2015 Buick Encore, from ACDELCO, DAYCO, GATES and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 96968500 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ACDELCO 96968500, ACDELCO 96968499 and CONTINENTAL 62098 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator insulators. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 13306606.

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 2015 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 95032259.

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

One part is listed for the 2015 Buick Encore — DORMAN 961364.

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

15 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2015 Buick Encore come from 13 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GM GENUINE, ÜRO PARTS and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is ÜRO PARTS 0005425118.

The Economy section: 5 options from ÜRO PARTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. ÜRO PARTS 0005425118 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from GM GENUINE, DELPHI, FACET and 6 other brands. A representative part number is GM GENUINE 2134688.

This table covers the Temperature Sender / Sensor clips. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 66264.

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

13 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2015 Buick Encore, from SKP, CALORSTAT, DORMAN and 8 other brands. DORMAN 902808 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from SKP, DORMAN, AUTOTECNICA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DORMAN 902808.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from CALORSTAT, FOUR SEASONS, GM GENUINE and 4 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 85993 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

10 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2015 Buick Encore come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35979.

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

11 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2015 Buick Encore, from SKP, AUTOTECNICA, DORMAN and 6 other brands. DORMAN 902846 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from SKP, DORMAN, AUTOTECNICA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DORMAN 902846.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from GM GENUINE, FOUR SEASONS, GATES and 1 other brand. GM GENUINE 1511105 is listed in this group.

2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

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

13 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2015 Buick Encore, from GRAF, SKP, FVP and 9 other brands. SKP SK1302140 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from SKP, FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is SKP SK1302140.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from GRAF, AISIN, GMB and 5 other brands. AISIN WPK819 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

7 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2015 Buick Encore come from 6 brands — ELRING, FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35986.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35986, GM GENUINE 55568033 and APEX AWP3261 and the remaining parts 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

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 25195055.