CSF 3472 Radiator

OE-Style Cooling for Acura and Honda

CSF radiator Part Number 3472 is an OE-style replacement built with a 1 row aluminum core and plastic tanks. It is designed for direct-fit cooling service on select Acura MDX and Honda Pilot applications, with down-flow construction and left-side 1 1/4 in. inlet and outlet connections.

Built around CSF’s 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core product line, this radiator focuses on factory-style fitment and cooling performance validation. CSF manufactures a wide range of radiator designs for many vehicle platforms, and this model follows the same OE-style layout used in the original cooling system.

Key Features

• CSF Part Number 3472
• 1 row aluminum core with plastic tanks
• Down-flow radiator design
• Core thickness: 7/8 in.
• Core dimensions: 30 3/8 in. wide x 19 3/4 in. long
• Left-side inlet and outlet, both 1 1/4 in.
• Oil cooler: 14 3/4 in. high-efficiency concentric type
• OE-style plastic tank and aluminum core construction
• Multifit model for listed applications

Detailed Description

This CSF radiator is engineered for vehicles that use a factory-style down-flow cooling layout. The aluminum core helps transfer heat efficiently, while the plastic tanks match the OE-style design used in the original system. For Acura MDX and Honda Pilot owners, CSF 3472 provides a direct replacement option for maintaining proper engine operating temperature and cooling system function.

CSF’s manufacturing process is backed by ISO/TSO-certified factories, wind tunnel testing for cooling validation, and decades of radiator production experience. This part number is part of a broad radiator catalog used across many leading vehicle brands, and it is built to meet high-performance standards in a replacement application.

This part cross-references Spectra Premium CU2417 and APDI 8012417 for the same application.

What This Radiator Helps Address

• Overheating caused by a leaking or restricted radiator
• Coolant loss from cracked or aged plastic tanks
• Reduced heat rejection from a worn factory core
• Temperature instability during stop-and-go driving
• Cooling system service on aging Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2001-2006 Acura MDX, N/A; OE style design; use Micro, 16 psi cap; 1 row plastic tank aluminum core. Fits 2003-2008 Honda Pilot, N/A; OE style design; use Micro, 16 psi cap; 1 row plastic tank aluminum core.

Verify inlet and outlet orientation, core dimensions, and oil cooler configuration before installation. The radiator is supplied without a cap, and the application notes specify use of a Micro 16 psi cap. Confirm all hose connections and mounting points match the vehicle before filling and bleeding the cooling system.

Quality Assurance

CSF manufactures radiators in ISO/TSO-certified facilities and validates cooling performance through laboratory wind tunnel testing. Part Number 3472 is built to OE-style standards for the listed Acura and Honda applications.