CSF 3868 Radiator

OE-Style Radiator for Trax Cooling Service

CSF 3868 is an OE-style radiator built with an aluminum core and plastic tanks for direct replacement cooling service. It is engineered for the Chevrolet Trax platform and uses a cross-flow design with quick-connect outlet pipe and oil cooler fittings.

Key Features

• Aluminum core with plastic tank construction
• Cross-flow radiator design
• 1-row core configuration
• Quick-connect outlet pipe and quick-connect oil cooler fittings
• Inlet diameter: 1 5/16 left
• Outlet diameter: 1 1/2 right
• Integrated high-efficiency plate-type oil cooler on the right side
• Core dimensions: 24 7/16 in. length, 19 11/16 in. width, 1 1/4 in. thickness

Detailed Description

CSF part number 3868 is designed for Chevrolet Trax cooling system replacement applications, including 2013-2014 Chevrolet Trax and 2015-2020 Chevrolet Trax, Mexico built. The radiator follows an OE-style layout to match factory fitment points and cooling connections, making it a practical choice for Trax radiator replacement, engine cooling repair, or service after a leak or overheating concern. CSF states its radiators are engineered to high-performance standards and validated through wind-tunnel testing, with manufacturing experience across a wide range of vehicle applications. This part cross-references Bosch 13511 for the same application.

Common Issues This Radiator Can Address

• Coolant leaks from a damaged or aging radiator
• Overheating caused by restricted or inefficient heat transfer
• Cracked plastic tank or weakened seam failure
• Cooling performance loss after corrosion or internal blockage
• Transmission or engine cooling concerns tied to radiator wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify inlet and outlet orientation before installation: inlet is 1 5/16 left and outlet is 1 1/2 right. Confirm the vehicle is equipped for the OE-style plastic tank and aluminum core layout with quick-connect fittings, and inspect hoses, clamps, and mounting points during replacement. This radiator does not include a cap.

Quality Assurance

CSF manufactures radiators to ISO/TSO-certified factory standards and validates cooling performance during development. The brand has supplied radiators worldwide for decades across a broad range of vehicle applications, including Chevrolet Trax cooling system parts such as CSF 3868.