APDI 8012765 Radiator

Radiator for Chevrolet Malibu Cooling Service

This APDI radiator is a direct-fit cooling replacement for select Chevrolet Malibu models. Built with a plastic tank and aluminum core, it matches the factory-style layout needed for dependable engine temperature control and transmission cooling support.

APDI Radiator 8012765 is engineered for 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu applications, including models with a transmission oil cooler on the driver side. If you are replacing a leaking or restricted Chevrolet Malibu radiator, this unit provides the core dimensions and hose connections needed for a proper service replacement.

Key Features

• Plastic tank aluminum construction for OE-style fit and heat transfer
• Core height: 14-1/2 in.
• Core width: 26-11/16 in.
• Core thickness: 5/8 in.
• Single-row core design
• Inlet diameter: 1-5/16 in.
• Outlet diameter: 1-5/16 in.
• Transmission oil cooler section: 11-1/2 in.

Detailed Description

APDI 8012765 is a radiator assembly for Chevrolet Malibu cooling system repair, built to match the original equipment style used on 2004-2008 vehicles. The plastic tank aluminum design supports efficient heat dissipation while keeping the fitment profile aligned with the factory radiator opening, hose sizes, and transmission cooler routing. This makes it a practical choice when replacing a damaged or aging radiator on a Chevrolet Malibu.

Compatible With 2006-2008 Chevrolet Malibu, radiator, and 2004-2005 Chevrolet Malibu, with transmission oil cooler on driver side; radiator. This part cross-references Hayden 2765 and Spectra Premium CU2765 for the same application. APDI Radiator 8012765 is a focused replacement for drivers servicing a Malibu cooling system leak, overheating concern, or transmission cooler-related radiator failure.

Common Repair Uses

• Fixing coolant leaks from cracked tanks or worn seams
• Restoring cooling performance after radiator blockage or corrosion
• Replacing a damaged radiator after impact or road debris exposure
• Addressing transmission cooler concerns tied to the radiator assembly
• Correcting overheating caused by reduced coolant flow

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose diameter, core size, and transmission cooler routing before installation. Drain the cooling system fully, inspect hoses and clamps for wear, and confirm the radiator mounts and fan shroud alignment match the original setup. For 2004-2005 Chevrolet Malibu applications, confirm the driver-side transmission oil cooler configuration before ordering.

Quality Assurance

APDI supplies radiator replacements built around OE-style construction and application-specific fitment data. Part number 8012765 is listed for confirmed Chevrolet Malibu coverage, helping support a straightforward radiator replacement for the specified model years.