CSF 3256 Radiator

OE-Style Radiator for Select GM and Suzuki Models

The CSF 3256 radiator is an OE-style replacement built with a plastic tank and aluminum core layout for direct-fit cooling service. It is designed for vehicles with air conditioning and matches the cross flow configuration used in the listed applications.

• 1-row radiator design with aluminum core and plastic tanks
• Cross flow construction with right-side inlet and left-side outlet
• Core thickness: 11/16 in.
• Core dimensions: 23 5/8 in. length x 16 7/16 in. width
• Inlet diameter: 1 3/8 in. right; outlet diameter: 1 3/8 in. left
• Integrated 10 in. high-efficiency plate-type oil cooler
• OE-style plastic tank and aluminum core construction

CSF 3256 Product Line Details

CSF’s 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core line focuses on factory-style radiator replacement with the same general construction used in many original cooling systems. CSF states its radiators are engineered to performance standards, validated through wind tunnel testing, and produced across a broad catalog of applications. The CSF 3256 follows that OE-style approach for service replacement on select Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Suzuki vehicles.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2007-2011 Suzuki Swift, N/A, OE Style Design; w/ Air Conditioning; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
• Fits 2004-2010 Suzuki Swift+, N/A, OE Style Design; w/ Air Conditioning; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
• Fits 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo, N/A, OE Style Design; w/ Air Conditioning; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
• Fits 2006-2008 Chevrolet Aveo5, N/A, OE Style Design; w/ Air Conditioning; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
• Fits 2005-2008 Pontiac Wave, N/A, OE Style Design; w/ Air Conditioning; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
• Fits 2005-2007 Pontiac Wave5, N/A, OE Style Design; w/ Air Conditioning; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core

Common Cooling Issues This Radiator Addresses

• Cracked or leaking plastic tank radiator housings
• Corrosion or clogging in an aging aluminum core
• Reduced cooling efficiency in stop-and-go driving
• Transmission or engine temperature concerns tied to radiator wear
• Replacement needs after impact damage or seam failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses the listed OE-style cross flow layout, air conditioning configuration, and inlet/outlet orientation before installation. Compare core dimensions, hose connection size, and oil cooler layout against the original radiator to confirm proper fitment for Chevrolet Aveo, Aveo5, Pontiac Wave, Wave5, Suzuki Swift, and Swift+ applications. This part cross-references APDI 8012873 and Spectra Premium CU2873 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

CSF manufactures radiators in ISO/TSO-certified facilities and validates cooling performance through laboratory testing. The brand has supplied radiators worldwide for decades and supports a large range of vehicle applications, including OE-style replacements like the CSF 3256.