APDI 8012490 Radiator

Radiator for 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora

APDI 8012490 is a direct-fit radiator for the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora with engine oil cooler. Built with a plastic tank and aluminum core, it is sized for OE-style cooling performance and factory-style fitment. This APDI radiator 8012490 also includes integrated cooler provisions for engine oil and transmission oil circuits.

Key Features

• Plastic tank aluminum construction for a factory-style radiator design
• Core dimensions: 17-1/2 in. height, 30-1/2 in. width, and 1 in. thickness
• Single-row core design
• Inlet diameter: 1-5/16 in.
• Outlet diameter: 1-9/16 in.
• Engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler sections: 11-1/2 in. each
• Compatible with 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora, N/A, with engine oil cooler

Detailed Description

This APDI radiator 8012490 is built for the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora and follows the original cooling layout for vehicles equipped with an engine oil cooler. The aluminum core helps transfer heat efficiently, while the plastic tank construction matches common OE radiator architecture for this application. If you are replacing a leaking, clogged, or damaged Aurora radiator, this unit provides the core dimensions and hose connections needed for a proper replacement.

APDI’s Radiator line focuses on replacement cooling components for passenger vehicles, and this part is listed for the Oldsmobile Aurora application. Cross-reference part numbers include Gates 2490 and Spectra Premium CU2490 for the same application.

What This Radiator Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from cracked tanks or damaged seams
• Overheating caused by restricted coolant flow
• Heat transfer loss from a worn or corroded radiator core
• Cooling system service needs after radiator failure
• Replacement of a radiator on a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora with engine oil cooler

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose inlet and outlet sizes before installation: 1-5/16 in. inlet and 1-9/16 in. outlet. Confirm that the vehicle is equipped with the engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler layout listed for this part. Flush the cooling system, inspect hoses and clamps, and check for contamination before installing the new radiator. After installation, refill with the correct coolant mixture and bleed air from the system according to factory service procedures.

Quality Assurance

APDI supplies replacement radiators for vehicle-specific cooling applications, and this part is cataloged to match the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora radiator configuration. Part number 8012490 is listed with OE-style dimensions and cooler provisions to support accurate replacement selection.