27 Cooling system parts are listed for the 1990 Lada Samara, in 4 part types, covering both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The cooling system system on the 1990 Lada Samara 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 (17 parts), Radiator Cap (4 parts) and Thermostat (4 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 2 parts.
The 1990 Lada Samara was sold with both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4. All 27 parts on this page fit every engine.
The most listed brands for 1990 Lada Samara cooling system parts are PEAK (8 parts), PRESTONE (5 parts) and MOTORAD (5 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
4 parts on this 1990 Lada Samara 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 1990 Samara engines | AF3055 | 🇨🇦 CA | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | MV5050GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | AF3100 | 🇨🇦 CA | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | BQA1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | 719009 | 🇨🇦 CA | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | ZXG051 | 🇨🇦 CA | G05 Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | AF2100 | 🇨🇦 CA | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | PKP1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | PXA1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | AFMAX | 🇨🇦 CA | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | GREEN5050GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Low Silicate Blend1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | BMA1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Blue Mountain Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | RUA1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | FFA1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Full Force Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | PEB1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | OET European Extended Life Blue1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | SEP1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Sierra Conventional Green Concentrate Low Toxic Option1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | AF3300 | 🇨🇦 CA | Prime Conventional Green 1 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.
17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1990 Lada Samara come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.
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, PEAK 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, FVP and PRESTONE supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is FVP GREEN5050GAL.
Cooling System Tester Adapter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | 12A01 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalIncluded In Tester | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | 3003 | 🇨🇦 CA | StandardIncluded In Tester Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system.
2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1990 Lada Samara come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.
This group includes ACDELCO 12A01 and MOTORAD 3003.
Radiator Cap
Locking Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | ST7 | 🇨🇦 CA | Safety Lever | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | SKST7 | 🇨🇦 CA | with Safety Lever | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALORSTAT Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | RC0067 | 🇨🇦 CA | PerformanceIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | T7 | 🇨🇦 CA | Standard | 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.
4 Radiator Cap parts for the 1990 Lada Samara come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, SKP and CALORSTAT. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.
In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD and SKP 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 MOTORAD ST7.
Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from CALORSTAT and MOTORAD. A representative part number is CALORSTAT RC0067.
Part numbers include MOTORAD ST7, SKP SKST7 and CALORSTAT RC0067, among others listed above.
Thermostat
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | 9026137 | 🇨🇦 CA | 192 Degrees FahrenheitAssembly | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | 9026138 | 🇨🇦 CA | 180 Degrees FahrenheitAssembly | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | 262180 | 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Housing, Thermostat | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1990 Samara engines | 262192 | 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Housing, Thermostat | 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.
4 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1990 Lada Samara, from DORMAN and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 Samara.
Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9026137.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 262180 is listed in this group.
This group includes DORMAN 9026137, DORMAN 9026138 and MOTORAD 262180 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 1990 Lada Samara
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.
- You do not need to pick an engine: every cooling system part on this page fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.
- 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 1990 Lada Samara?
Our catalog currently lists 27 cooling system parts for the 1990 Lada Samara across 4 subcategories and 9 brands, covering both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do cooling system parts differ between 1990 Lada Samara engines?
No. On this page every cooling system part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4. You do not need to pick an engine to choose the right row — use the notes for position and trim.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 1990 Lada Samara?
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 1990 Lada Samara 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 1990 Lada Samara?
Every part on this page already fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4. 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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