CSF 3523 Radiator

CSF 3523 Radiator for Cruze Applications

The CSF 3523 radiator is an OE-style replacement built with an aluminum core and plastic tanks for select Chevrolet Cruze applications. It is engineered for cross-flow cooling performance and includes quick-connect outlet pipe and oil cooler fittings for the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Aluminum core with plastic tank construction
• Cross-flow radiator design with 1-row core
• Core dimensions: 26 3/4 in. length, 15 1/4 in. width, 7/8 in. thickness
• Inlet: 1 3/8 in. left; outlet: 1 1/2 in. right
• High-efficiency plate-type oil cooler, 11 1/2 in.
• OE-style plastic tanks with quick-connect outlet pipe and quick-connect oil cooler fittings
• Part number: CSF 3523

Detailed Description

Built for Chevrolet Cruze cooling system service, the CSF 3523 radiator follows an OE-style layout with plastic end tanks and an aluminum core. CSF states its radiators are engineered to high performance standards and validated through wind tunnel testing, with manufacturing experience across a broad range of vehicle applications. This radiator is listed for 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze with the noted external oil cooler configuration. The CSF 3523 is a direct-fit style radiator for Cruze owners replacing a leaking, damaged, or restricted cooling unit.

This part cross-references BBB Industries 13197 and Bosch 13198 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, N/A
• Fits 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, N/A
• Fits 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, N/A, 1st Design; w/ external oil cooler; oil cooler on LHS tank

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant leaks from cracked plastic tanks or seams
• Overheating caused by restricted radiator flow
• Oil cooler connection issues at the radiator tank
• Cooling performance loss from internal core blockage
• Replacement after impact damage to the front cooling stack

Installation Notes

Verify inlet and outlet orientation before installation: inlet is on the left and outlet is on the right. Confirm the vehicle has the listed external oil cooler configuration, especially for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1st Design application with the oil cooler on the left-hand side tank. Transfer any required vehicle-specific components from the original radiator as needed, and inspect hoses, clamps, and coolant condition during service.

Quality Assurance

CSF manufactures radiators to controlled production standards and tests cooling performance during development. The brand has supplied radiators worldwide for decades and offers a broad catalog of OE-style cooling components for passenger vehicles.