2008 Saturn Aura 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

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2008 Saturn Aura come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. 14 parts fit every engine; the other 2 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, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

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, VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 105027.

This table covers the Coolant Bleed Hose fittings. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 12589732.

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

15 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2008 Saturn Aura come from 6 brands — DAYCO, GM GENUINE, CONTINENTAL and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 86819.

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

6 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, AJUSA and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 36068 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

This group includes FEL-PRO 36068, MAHLE / CLEVITE C31853 and AJUSA 16063000 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 12607291.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose Connector / Flange. 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

4 Coolant Hose Connector / Flange Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, AJUSA and ELRING.

This group includes AJUSA 01867100, ELRING 943020 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C32203 and the remaining parts above.

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

5 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura, from DORMAN, GPD, SKP and 2 other brands. DORMAN 603067 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Aura.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603067, GPD 2411010 and SKP SK603067, plus the other 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

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura, from AUTOTECNICA, CALORSTAT and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Aura.

Part numbers include AUTOTECNICA GM0613020, CALORSTAT RC0147 and MOTORAD T46.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2008 Saturn Aura.

This group includes US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2008 Saturn Aura come from 2 brands — GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits all 4 engine options (2.4L L4, 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 3.5L V6 and 3.6L V6).

Listed part numbers: GATES 31431, GATES 31391 and MOTORAD 3128, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

2 Hose Clamp parts for the 2008 Saturn Aura come from GM GENUINE.

This group includes GM GENUINE 21030894 and GM GENUINE 11571140.

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

17 Radiator parts for the 2008 Saturn Aura come from 9 brands — DENSO, TYC, AGILITY and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3924.

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

2 Radiator Cap parts for the 2008 Saturn Aura come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and GATES. Every part fits all 4 engine options (2.4L L4, 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 3.5L V6 and 3.6L V6).

Part numbers include ACDELCO RC98 and GATES 31532.

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

One part is listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura — DORMAN 61136.

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

13 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura, from VDO / CONTINENTAL, GPD, AGILITY and 5 other brands. DORMAN 620969 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 12 are engine-specific.

Economy: 3 parts, from GPD and DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 620969.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from VDO / CONTINENTAL, AGILITY, UAC and 3 other brands. AGILITY 6016146 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura — GM GENUINE 1581586.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

3 Radiator Fan Motor parts for the 2008 Saturn Aura come from GM GENUINE.

This group includes GM GENUINE 1581587, GM GENUINE 1581589 and GM GENUINE 1581590.

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

32 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura, from GATES, DAYCO, CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. DAYCO 81051 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by ACDELCO, DAYCO, GATES and 1 other brand.

This table covers the Radiator mounts. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura — GM GENUINE 52493483.

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

3 Radiator Mount Bushing parts are listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura, from DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes DORMAN 926280 and SKP SK926280 and the remaining parts above.

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

36 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2008 Saturn Aura come from 19 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, NTK and 16 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKTX89. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, NTK, BOSCH and 9 other brands.

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

32 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura, from MOTORAD, GATES, VEMO and 9 other brands. MOTORAD 7511185 carries the "Popular" badge. Economy, Heavy Duty, Premium and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 21 parts.

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

43 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2008 Saturn Aura come from 10 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, VICTOR REINZ and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35346. A list this long means Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal applications vary by configuration — the notes carry the qualifiers.