2003 Chrysler Cirrus 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

11 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 2 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2003 Cirrus.

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 VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE ZXG051 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 1 option from AISIN — built to original-equipment specification. AISIN ACD005 is listed in this group.

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

2 Coolant Air Bleeder parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 2 brands — DORMAN and SKP.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 902302 and SKP SK902302.

This table covers the Coolant filler necks. Read more

This group shows a single part: SKP SK902863.

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

4 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 2 brands — DORMAN and GPD.

This group includes DORMAN 603474, DORMAN 603081 and GPD 2411363 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

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 54241.

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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from ACDELCO and MOTORAD. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 12A01 and MOTORAD 3003.

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 are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY, FVP and 3 other brands. CSF 3097 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

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

MOTORAD supplies both parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2003 Cirrus.

The Locking Replacement section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOTORAD ST16V is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD T16V is listed in this group.

Part numbers include MOTORAD ST16V and MOTORAD T16V.

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

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 963141D.

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

7 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, CALORSTAT, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 3 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX98T carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Economy: 4 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, CALORSTAT, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX98T.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. NTK EF0094 is listed in this group.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX98T, CALORSTAT WS3134 and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CTS89 and the remaining parts above.

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

5 Thermostat parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and FVP. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 449190. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.7L V6.

Heavy Duty: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5449190.

Premium: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7449190.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from MOTORAD and FVP. A representative part number is MOTORAD 449190.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 449190, MOTORAD 5449190 and MOTORAD 7449190, plus the other parts above.

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

2 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and MOTORAD. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE C33220 and MOTORAD MG185.

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

7 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 4 brands — DORMAN, SKP, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 9023003.

The Economy section: 4 options from DORMAN and SKP. DORMAN 9023003 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from MOPAR and MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOPAR 4792630AA.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes DORMAN 9023003, DORMAN 902302HP and SKP SKCH5591 and the remaining parts above.

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

4 Water Pump parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 2 brands — FVP and US MOTOR WORKS.

Listed part numbers: FVP US7156 and FVP US7161, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Water Pump Inlet tubes. Read more

3 Water Pump Inlet Tube parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 3 brands — DORMAN, MOTORAD and SKP.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 626519, MOTORAD CH8028 and SKP SK626519.