CSF 3715 Radiator

OE-Style Radiator for Ram 1500

This CSF radiator is built for 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 applications with an OE-style plastic tank and aluminum core design. It is engineered as a direct-fit cooling replacement for late-design trucks that need dependable heat transfer and factory-style fitment.

Part number 3715 is part of CSF’s 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core line, a product line focused on OE-style radiator construction with aluminum cores and molded plastic tanks. For Ram 1500 owners searching for a 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 radiator replacement, CSF 3715 provides the correct layout for cross-flow cooling systems.

Key Features

• Fits 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500, N/A
• CSF part number 3715
• 1-row cross-flow radiator design
• Aluminum core with plastic tanks
• Core thickness: 1 1/4 in.
• Core dimensions: 24 in. length x 18 13/16 in. width
• Inlet: 1 1/2 in. left
• Outlet: 1 3/4 in. right
• OE-style plastic tank and aluminum core construction

Detailed Description

CSF 3715 is a replacement radiator designed around OE-style construction for the 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The cross-flow layout, 1-row core, and aluminum core/plastic tank combination are selected to match factory-style cooling system packaging while maintaining efficient heat dissipation. With a 24-inch core length and 1 1/4-inch core thickness, this radiator is sized for late-design Ram 1500 cooling service where correct inlet and outlet placement matter.

CSF manufactures a wide range of radiator models and states that its products are built to high performance standards and validated through laboratory wind-tunnel testing. That engineering approach supports consistent cooling performance across many vehicle applications, including Ram 1500 radiator replacement needs. Part number 3715 is also referenced by APDI 8012480, Gates 2480, and Spectra Premium CU2480 for the same application.

What This Radiator Helps Address

• Overheating caused by a worn or leaking radiator
• Coolant loss from cracked plastic tanks or aged seams
• Reduced cooling efficiency from clogged or corroded internal passages
• Temperature instability during towing, hauling, or stop-and-go driving
• Fitment issues when replacing a late-design 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 radiator

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify inlet and outlet orientation before installation; this radiator uses a left-side 1 1/2-inch inlet and right-side 1 3/4-inch outlet. Confirm the vehicle is a 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with the late-design OE-style radiator configuration before ordering. The radiator cap is not included, and the listed CSF cap number is 4515 if a matching cap is needed separately.

Quality Assurance

CSF states that its factories are ISO/TSO certified and that its radiators are engineered for performance validation. The brand also notes more than 50 years of radiator production experience and a broad catalog covering many leading vehicle applications.