CSF 3496 Radiator

CSF 3496 Radiator Overview

The CSF 3496 is an OE-style radiator built with a plastic tank and aluminum core for the Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport applications listed below. Its cross-flow layout, 1-row core design, and left inlet/right outlet configuration support direct replacement needs for 2010-2013 Mazda 3 cooling system service.

CSF’s 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core product line focuses on factory-style fit and cooling performance validation. This radiator follows that approach with an aluminum core, plastic tanks, and dimensions that match the intended Mazda 3 platform.

Key Features

• OE-style plastic tank and aluminum core construction
• Cross-flow radiator design
• 1-row core configuration
• Core thickness: 5/8 in.
• Inlet diameter: 1 5/16 in., left side
• Outlet diameter: 1 5/16 in., right side
• Core size: 26 7/16 in. length x 14 5/16 in. width
• Cap not included
• CSF Part Number: 3496

Detailed Description

CSF 3496 is a replacement radiator engineered for the Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport with OE-style plastic tanks and an aluminum core. The cross-flow layout and single-row core are designed to match the factory-style cooling system architecture used on 2010-2013 Mazda 3 models, helping maintain proper coolant flow and heat transfer in everyday driving conditions. This radiator is a direct-fit style solution for drivers searching for a Mazda 3 radiator replacement, Mazda 3 Sport radiator, or CSF 3496 radiator for 2010-2013 applications.

This part cross-references APDI 8013100 and Spectra Premium CU13100 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or leaking radiator tanks
• Corrosion or damage in the original aluminum core
• Restricted coolant flow from an aging radiator
• Overheating caused by a failing factory radiator
• Cooling system service on a 2010-2013 Mazda 3 or Mazda 3 Sport

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify inlet and outlet orientation before installation: this radiator uses a left-side inlet and right-side outlet. Confirm core dimensions and mounting layout against the original unit before removal, and inspect hoses, clamps, and coolant condition during service. For best results, flush the cooling system and check for leaks after installation.

Quality Assurance

CSF states that its radiators are manufactured to high-performance standards, with ISO/TSO-certified factory processes and cooling performance validation through laboratory wind-tunnel testing. The brand has supplied radiators worldwide for more than 50 years and offers a broad catalog of applications across many vehicle platforms.