2020 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 2020 Buick Encore come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. 13 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

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

3 Coolant Air Bleed Hose / Pipe parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from GM GENUINE.

This group includes GM GENUINE 42869227, GM GENUINE 42869226 and GM GENUINE 96968694.

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

One part is listed for the 2020 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 95018159.

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

13 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from 5 brands — GM GENUINE, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 55596898.

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

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2020 Buick Encore, from GM GENUINE and ELRING.

Part numbers include ELRING 112770, GM GENUINE 84958003 and GM GENUINE 12666900.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

4 Coolant Hose Connector / Flange parts for the 2020 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 Coolant Hose retainers and clips. Read more

3 Coolant Hose Retainer / Clip parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from GM GENUINE.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 42732057, GM GENUINE 42755861 and GM GENUINE 95128279.

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

One part is listed for the 2020 Buick Encore — ELRING 112820.

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

10 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2020 Buick Encore, from TECHPRO, AUTOTECNICA, SKP and 5 other brands. AUTOTECNICA GM0719394 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

4 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2020 Buick Encore, from AUTOTECNICA, CALORSTAT, GATES and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2020 Encore.

This group includes AUTOTECNICA GM0714619, CALORSTAT RC0144 and GATES 31569 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

One part is listed for the 2020 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 42845589.

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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from MOTORAD.

Part numbers include MOTORAD 3128 and MOTORAD 3127.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

9 Hose Clamp parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from GM GENUINE. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 13162312. 1 part fits every engine; the other 8 are engine-specific.

This group includes GM GENUINE 13162312, GM GENUINE 90572594 and GM GENUINE 13162322 and the remaining parts above.

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

10 Intercooler parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from 7 brands — GM GENUINE, TYC, GPD and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is TYC 18049. 1 part fits every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 1 option from TECHPRO. TECHPRO GM3012127 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from GM GENUINE. A representative part number is GM GENUINE 42805212.

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

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

10 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from 3 brands — GM GENUINE, GATES and ULTRA-POWER. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 42731155.

This table covers the Intercooler Hose / Pipe clamps. Read more

One part is listed for the 2020 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 42651298.

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

20 Radiator parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from 11 brands — GM GENUINE, CSF, TYC and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3956.

The Economy section: 4 options from GPD and TECHPRO. GPD 13877C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from CSF, GM GENUINE, TYC and 1 other brand. A representative part number is CSF 3956.

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

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 2020 Buick Encore come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN. Every part fits all 3 engine options (1.2L L3 Turbocharged, 1.3L L3 Turbocharged and 1.4L L4 Turbocharged).

Part numbers include ACDELCO 13544913 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21342353.

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

GM GENUINE supplies both parts for the 2020 Buick Encore.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 22790134 and GM GENUINE 95018158.

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

16 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2020 Buick Encore, from GM GENUINE, TECHPRO, UAC and 5 other brands. DORMAN 621566 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 15 are engine-specific.

Economy: 6 parts, from TECHPRO, DORMAN, SKP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DORMAN 621566.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from GM GENUINE, UAC, TYC and 1 other brand. FOUR SEASONS 76378 is listed in this group.

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

13 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2020 Buick Encore, from ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 96968500 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Radiator insulators. Read more

One part is listed for the 2020 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

GM GENUINE supplies both parts for the 2020 Buick Encore.

This group includes GM GENUINE 42589938 and GM GENUINE 95032259.

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

30 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from 13 brands — GM GENUINE, WALKER PRODUCTS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 12641073. They are grouped as Economy and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 23 parts from GM GENUINE, WALKER PRODUCTS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 7 other brands.

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 2020 Buick Encore, from MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS, CALORSTAT and 6 other brands. DORMAN 902808 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from DORMAN, SKP and VEMO. A representative part number is DORMAN 902808.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from FOUR SEASONS, CALORSTAT, GM GENUINE and 3 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 85993 is listed in this group.

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

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

12 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from 5 brands — GM GENUINE, FEL-PRO, APEX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35979.

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

One part is listed for the 2020 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 1511137.

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

10 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2020 Buick Encore, from FVP, GM GENUINE, GMB and 2 other brands. GM GENUINE 25204277 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from FVP, SKP and US MOTOR WORKS. A representative part number is FVP US8210.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from GM GENUINE, GMB and FVP. GM GENUINE 25204277 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

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

2 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2020 Buick Encore come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and GM GENUINE.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 2512082 and GM GENUINE 2512077.

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: ACDELCO 55491377.

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

One part is listed for the 2020 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 55511228.