2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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

18 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, PEAK and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 PT Cruiser.

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 and PRESTONE supply 3 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 5 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 8 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 filler necks. Read more

2 Coolant Filler Neck parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 2 brands — DORMAN and FOUR SEASONS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes DORMAN 902308 and FOUR SEASONS 85332.

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

One part is listed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser — MOPAR 4266423.

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: VICTOR REINZ 411043200.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser — FOUR SEASONS 86055.

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

10 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 5 brands — TECHPRO, DORMAN, GPD and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 603580.

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

2 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 2 brands — DORMAN and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 2.4L L4 Turbocharged.

Part numbers include DORMAN 54201 and MOTORAD T134.

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

One part is listed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser — GATES 31413.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

MOPAR supplies the 3 Hose Clamp parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes MOPAR 4401438, MOPAR 4809146AA and MOPAR 6507543AA.

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

6 Intercooler parts are listed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from TYC, CSF, GPD and 3 other brands. TYC 18024 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include TYC 18024, CSF 6008 and GPD 2711242, 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

20 Radiator parts are listed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 8 other brands. CSF 2972 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from FAMOUS BRAND and GPD. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 433846.

The Standard Replacement section: 18 options from CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 6 other brands. CSF 2972 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

11 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from SKP, MOTORAD, GATES and 2 other brands. GATES 31528 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 8 are engine-specific.

The Locking Replacement section lists 2 options from MOTORAD and SKP — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOTORAD ST16 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from SKP, GATES, MOPAR and 2 other brands. GATES 31528 is listed in this group.

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

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 4644269.

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

12 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 7 brands — GPD, TYC, FOUR SEASONS and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 620052.

The Economy section: 4 options from GPD and DORMAN. DORMAN 620052 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from TYC, FOUR SEASONS, VDO / CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. A representative part number is AGILITY 6010089.

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

14 Radiator Hose parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 5 brands — DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 72074. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific.

This table covers the Radiator Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 4741109AB.

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

2 Radiator Upper Air Baffle Retainer / Clip parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from DORMAN. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 2.4L L4 Turbocharged.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 963571D and DORMAN 700714.

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

13 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, CALORSTAT, FAMOUS BRAND and 9 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX98T carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 PT Cruiser.

Economy: 7 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, CALORSTAT, FAMOUS BRAND and 4 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX98T.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DELPHI and 3 other brands. NTK EF0094 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

17 Thermostat parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 7 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, CALORSTAT and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 2340195. 16 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and VEMO. DORMAN 9023308 is listed in this group.

Heavy Duty: 3 parts, from MOTORAD and GATES. A representative part number is GATES 33849S.

The Performance section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTORAD 2340195 is listed in this group.

Premium: 2 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7340195.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 2 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 33849.

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

11 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO 35681 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 PT Cruiser.

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

6 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, DORMAN, SKP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 902308.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and SKP. DORMAN 902308 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from GATES, MOPAR and MOTORAD. A representative part number is GATES CO34749.

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

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 902308, SKP SK902308 and GATES CO34749, plus the other 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

15 Water Pump parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 9 brands — FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1204220. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 8 options from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 2 other brands. SKP SK1204220 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from GATES, GMB, DAYCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GATES 41006.

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

6 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, APEX and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE K32704 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE K32704, VICTOR REINZ 711404200 and APEX AWP3142 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Water Pump Inlet tubes. Read more

4 Water Pump Inlet Tube parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 4 brands — DORMAN, MOTORAD, SKP and 1 other brand. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

This group includes DORMAN 626519, MOTORAD CH8028 and SKP SK626519 and the remaining parts above.

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

3 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and APEX. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 2.4L L4 Turbocharged.

This group includes APEX AWP3141, FEL-PRO 35586 and FEL-PRO 35587.