2008 Cadillac Escalade 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 2008 Cadillac Escalade, 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

4 Coolant Air Bleed Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, from GM GENUINE, DORMAN and GATES.

This group includes DORMAN 626591, GATES HHA147 and GM GENUINE 12600254 and the remaining parts above.

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

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, from GM GENUINE and DAYCO.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from GM GENUINE. GM GENUINE 22827733 is listed in this group.

The Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk) section lists 1 option from DAYCO — grouped under the catalog's "Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. DAYCO 80312 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 22827733, GM GENUINE 15834772 and GM GENUINE 15834773, 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

This group shows a single part: ELRING 868630.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

3 Coolant Hose Connector / Flange parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, from DORMAN, SKP and GM GENUINE.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN and SKP. A representative part number is DORMAN 47157.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from GM GENUINE. GM GENUINE 1510595 is listed in this group.

This group includes DORMAN 47157, SKP SK47157 and GM GENUINE 1510595.

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

One part is listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade — GM GENUINE 15041309.

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

8 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade come from 6 brands — TECHPRO, VARIOUS MFR, DORMAN and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 603054.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603054, SKP SK603054 and GM GENUINE 84368363, 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

7 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, AUTOTECNICA, DORMAN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 54218.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 54218, MOTORAD T46 and AUTOTECNICA GM0714619, plus the other parts above.

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

3 Coolant Water Crossover Mounting Set parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, 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 Cadillac Escalade come from US MOTOR WORKS.

Part numbers include 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 Cadillac Escalade, from GATES and MOTORAD.

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

25 Radiator parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, from OSC, FVP, UAC and 9 other brands. OSC 2423E carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from OSC and GPD. A representative part number is OSC 2423E.

In the Premium (All Aluminum Construction) grade, LILAND GLOBAL supplies 2 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL 2370AA.

The Standard Replacement section: 20 options from OSC, FVP, UAC and 7 other brands. FVP RAD2921 is listed in this group.

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 are listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, from ACDELCO, GATES and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN.

This group includes ACDELCO RC124, GATES 31532 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21342353.

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 2008 Cadillac Escalade come from 7 brands — DORMAN, GPD, TYC and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 620654.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 620654 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from TYC, AGILITY, FOUR SEASONS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is TYC 622210.

Part numbers include DORMAN 620654, GPD 2811668 and TYC 622210, among others listed above.

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

2 Radiator Fan Blade parts for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade come from GM GENUINE.

This group includes GM GENUINE 1580882 and GM GENUINE 1580883.

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

6 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, from GM GENUINE, HAYDEN, FOUR SEASONS and 2 other brands. GM GENUINE 1580881 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 1580881, HAYDEN 3855 and FOUR SEASONS 75768, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the shrouds that duct air through the fan and radiator. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade — TECHPRO GM3110150.

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

10 Radiator Hose parts for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, GATES, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 24403L.

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

3 Radiator Upper Air Baffle Retainer / Clip parts for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade come from DORMAN.

Part numbers include DORMAN 700061, DORMAN 963093D and DORMAN 963122D.

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

19 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, SKP and 14 other brands. SKP SKTX89 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 6 parts, from SKP, DORMAN, GPD and 3 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SKTX89.

In the Full Service Kit grade, WALKER PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is WALKER PRODUCTS 21191118.

The Standard Replacement section: 12 options from ACDELCO, GM GENUINE, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 9 other brands. ACDELCO 2134514 is listed in this group.

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

18 Thermostat parts for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade come from 9 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, AUTOTECNICA and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 34198.

The Economy section: 3 options from AUTOTECNICA, DORMAN and SKP. AUTOTECNICA GM0718523 is listed in this group.

Heavy Duty: 2 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5523187.

The Performance section lists 2 options from MOTORAD — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTORAD 2523160 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 3 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 34198.

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

6 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, from FEL-PRO, APEX, ELRING and 2 other brands. APEX AWO2229 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes APEX AWO2229, FEL-PRO 35720 and ELRING 782380 and the remaining parts above.

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

5 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade come from 5 brands — DORMAN, GPD, FOUR SEASONS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 9022081.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 9022081 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, GATES and MOTORAD. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 85945.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 9022081, GPD 8241567 and FOUR SEASONS 85945, plus the other 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

One part is listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade — GM GENUINE 12587397.

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

15 Water Pump parts for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade come from 11 brands — US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, MELLING and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is US MOTOR WORKS US6009.

The Economy section: 6 options from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. US MOTOR WORKS US6009 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from MELLING, GMB, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. A representative part number is MELLING MWP501WT.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, 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

10 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, GM GENUINE and 5 other brands. FEL-PRO ES73010 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

4 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

This group includes APEX AWP3151, FEL-PRO 35633 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K31629 and the remaining parts above.