This page lists 22 cooling system parts for the 2016 Isuzu Elf, across 5 part types, covering all 3 engine options (3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC, 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged SOHC and 5.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged). Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The cooling system system on the 2016 Isuzu Elf keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. The largest groups are Coolant / Antifreeze (14 parts), Radiator Cap (3 parts) and Cooling System Tester Adapter (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 2016 Isuzu Elf was sold with 3 engines. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 12 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2016 Isuzu Elf cooling system parts are PRESTONE (7 parts), MOTORAD (6 parts) and PEAK (5 parts), plus 4 more brands. Quality grades include Premium, Economy and Heavy Duty.
4 parts on this 2016 Isuzu Elf page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including FVP MV5050GAL (Coolant / Antifreeze) and PRESTONE AF3100 (Coolant / Antifreeze). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2016 Elf engines | AF3055 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular Fits: 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC, 5.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | MV5050GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 2016 Elf engines | AF3100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged SOHC, 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC | 719009 | 🇲🇽 MX | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2016 Elf engines | BQA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK Fits: all 2016 Elf engines | FXA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Final Charge Global1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2016 Elf engines | AFC12100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 5.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | AFC10000 | 🇲🇽 MX | Command ESi PrechargedPurple | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 2016 Elf engines | AF2100 | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2016 Elf engines | PKP1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2016 Elf engines | PXA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC, 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged SOHC | AF6310 | 🇲🇽 MX | MAX Original EquipmentAsian Blue | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2016 Elf engines | AFMAX | 🇲🇽 MX | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK Fits: all 2016 Elf engines | PAG1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | OET Asian Extended Life Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
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.
14 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2016 Isuzu Elf come from 4 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. 10 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, PRESTONE, VALVOLINE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.
In the Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 3 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PEAK FXA1GAL.
In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 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 supplies 1 part: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is PEAK PAG1GAL.
Cooling System Tester Adapter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC, 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged SOHC | 3121 | 🇲🇽 MX | StandardRadiator Cap Adapter | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC, 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged SOHC | 3122 | 🇲🇽 MX | Standard | View on Amazon |
This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system.
2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2016 Isuzu Elf come from MOTORAD.
This group includes MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122.
Radiator Cap
Locking Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALORSTAT Fits: 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC, 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged SOHC | RC0212 | 🇲🇽 MX | PerformanceIncludes 2 seals | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC, 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged SOHC | ST16R | 🇲🇽 MX | Safety LeverIndicator Markings Color: Blue, Red | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC, 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged SOHC | T16R | 🇲🇽 MX | StandardIndicator Markings Color: Silver | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Radiator Cap parts for the 2016 Isuzu Elf come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and CALORSTAT.
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 RC0212.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD T16R.
Part numbers include CALORSTAT RC0212, MOTORAD ST16R and MOTORAD T16R.
Thermostat
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: 5.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 405785 | 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Seal | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 5.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 405680 | 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Seal | View on Amazon |
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.
MOTORAD supplies both parts for the 2016 Isuzu Elf.
Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 405785 and MOTORAD 405680.
Water Pump Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING Fits: 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC | 003130 | 🇲🇽 MX | Gasket Design: Steel | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: ELRING 003130.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2016 Isuzu Elf
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Match the engine first. Some cooling system parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Radiator Cap .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 2016 Isuzu Elf?
Our catalog currently lists 22 cooling system parts for the 2016 Isuzu Elf across 5 subcategories and 7 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged DOHC, 3.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged SOHC and 5.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do cooling system parts differ between 2016 Isuzu Elf engines?
Some do. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 12 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2016 Isuzu Elf?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2016 Isuzu Elf was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2016 Isuzu Elf?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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