1990 Daihatsu Charade 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

21 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade come from 6 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 993cc L3.

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, VALVOLINE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXG051.

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, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 3 other brands supply 11 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is AISIN ACT002.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 Charade.

This group includes US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16779 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade come from MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 993cc L3.

Part numbers include MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122.

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

8 Radiator parts for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade come from 5 brands — TECHPRO, FVP, OSC and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ULTRA-POWER 222. 1 part fits every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 3 options from TECHPRO and ULTRA-POWER. ULTRA-POWER 222 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from FVP, OSC and AGILITY. A representative part number is AGILITY 8010222.

Listed part numbers: ULTRA-POWER 222, TECHPRO DU3010103 and TECHPRO DU3010102, plus the other parts above.

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 for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and CALORSTAT. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 993cc L3.

In the Locking Replacement grade, CALORSTAT and MOTORAD supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is CALORSTAT RC0213.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD T13R.

This group includes CALORSTAT RC0213, MOTORAD ST13R and MOTORAD T13R.

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

12 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade, from ACDELCO, DAYCO, GATES and 1 other brand. DAYCO 81031 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from DAYCO and GATES. A representative part number is DAYCO 81031.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from ACDELCO and DAYCO. ACDELCO 20099S is listed in this group.

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

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

15 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade come from 10 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, HELLA and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS172T. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ÜRO PARTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS172T is listed in this group.

The Full Service Kit section lists 1 option from WALKER PRODUCTS — grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WALKER PRODUCTS 21191122 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HELLA, WELLS and 5 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS172.

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

24 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade, from MOTORAD, GATES, JAPANESE OE and 2 other brands. MOTORAD 7270180 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Heavy Duty section: 4 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 5270195 is listed in this group.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 2 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2003195.

The Premium section: 5 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7270180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 13 options from MOTORAD, GATES, JAPANESE OE and 2 other brands. GATES 33429 is listed in this group.

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

5 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and GATES. The "Popular" part is GATES 33618. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This group includes GATES 33618, GATES 33643 and MOTORAD MG67 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

9 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade, from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, GMB and 1 other brand. GMB 1221340 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and BECK/ARNLEY. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1312071.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from GMB and FVP. GMB 1221340 is listed in this group.

This group includes GMB 1221340, BECK/ARNLEY 1312071 and FVP US9237 and the remaining parts above.