2018 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 are listed for the 2018 Buick Encore, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE 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 Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.

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 7 options from VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 105027 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Coolant Air Bleed Hose pipes. Read more

GM GENUINE supplies the 3 Coolant Air Bleed Hose / Pipe parts for the 2018 Buick Encore.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 12650443, GM GENUINE 96968694 and GM GENUINE 95383975.

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

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 95018159.

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

11 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2018 Buick Encore, from GM GENUINE, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand. GM GENUINE 55596898 carries the "Popular" badge.

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 for the 2018 Buick Encore come from 4 brands — GM GENUINE, ELRING, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 12662185.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 12662185, ELRING 635030 and FEL-PRO 36247, among others listed above.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

GM GENUINE supplies the 5 Coolant Hose Connector / Flange parts for the 2018 Buick Encore. GM GENUINE 95128280 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 95128280, GM GENUINE 96958229 and GM GENUINE 42401034, among others listed 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

This group shows a single part: ELRING 599130.

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

GM GENUINE supplies both parts for the 2018 Buick Encore.

This group includes GM GENUINE 95128279 and GM GENUINE 42401035.

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

10 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2018 Buick Encore come from 9 brands — GPD, AUTOTECNICA, SKP and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is AUTOTECNICA GM0719394.

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 for the 2018 Buick Encore come from 5 brands — SKP, AUTOTECNICA, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK54218.

Part numbers include SKP SK54218, AUTOTECNICA GM0714619 and CALORSTAT RC0144, among others listed above.

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

MOTORAD supplies both parts for the 2018 Buick Encore.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 3128 and MOTORAD 3127.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

GM GENUINE supplies the 8 Hose Clamp parts for the 2018 Buick Encore. GM GENUINE 13162312 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 13162312, GM GENUINE 11570868 and GM GENUINE 90572594, plus the other parts above.

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

6 Intercooler parts are listed for the 2018 Buick Encore, from GM GENUINE, SPECTRA PREMIUM, TYC and 1 other brand. GM GENUINE 95406939 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 95406939, TYC 18049 and GM GENUINE 42609477, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

5 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2018 Buick Encore, from GM GENUINE and GATES. GM GENUINE 42731155 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

11 Radiator parts are listed for the 2018 Buick Encore, from GM GENUINE, TYC, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 4 other brands. SPECTRA PREMIUM CU13361 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

2 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2018 Buick Encore, from ACDELCO and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 13544913 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21342353.

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

This group shows a single part: 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 for the 2018 Buick Encore come from 7 brands — DORMAN, SKP, GPD and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 621566.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN, SKP and GPD. DORMAN 621566 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from AGILITY, FOUR SEASONS, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. A representative part number is AGILITY 6010325.

Part numbers include DORMAN 621566, SKP SK621566 and GPD 2811955, 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

11 Radiator Hose parts for the 2018 Buick Encore come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, GATES, DAYCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 96968500.

This table covers the Radiator insulators. Read more

This group shows a single part: 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

2 Radiator Seal parts for the 2018 Buick Encore come from GM GENUINE.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 95081732 and GM GENUINE 95032259.

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

This group shows a single part: 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

18 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2018 Buick Encore, from GM GENUINE, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS and 10 other brands. ÜRO PARTS 0005425118 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 6 parts, from ÜRO PARTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is ÜRO PARTS 0005425118.

The Standard Replacement section: 12 options from GM GENUINE, WALKER PRODUCTS, WELLS and 5 other brands. GM GENUINE 2134688 is listed in this group.

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

One part is listed for the 2018 Buick Encore — 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

17 Thermostat parts for the 2018 Buick Encore come from 11 brands — DORMAN, SKP, AUTOTECNICA and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 902808.

The Economy section: 7 options from DORMAN, SKP, AUTOTECNICA and 1 other brand. DORMAN 902808 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, GATES, MOTORAD and 4 other brands. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 85993.

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

15 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2018 Buick Encore, from FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 35979 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

18 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2018 Buick Encore come from 8 brands — SKP, GM GENUINE, DORMAN and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 902846.

The Economy section: 7 options from SKP, DORMAN and AUTOTECNICA. DORMAN 902846 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from GM GENUINE, FOUR SEASONS, GATES and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GM GENUINE 1511105.

2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, 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

21 Water Pump parts for the 2018 Buick Encore come from 11 brands — GM GENUINE, GMB, SKP and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1302140.

The Economy section: 6 options from SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and FVP. SKP SK1302140 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 15 parts, from GM GENUINE, GMB, DAYCO and 5 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN WPK819.

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

12 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2018 Buick Encore, from FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 35986 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Water Pump housings. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 25204308.

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

GM GENUINE supplies both parts for the 2018 Buick Encore.

This group includes GM GENUINE 12642753 and GM GENUINE 25195055.