One Stop Solutions 1342 Radiator

OE-Style Radiator for Buick and Oldsmobile

OSC Premium New Automotive Radiator Part Number 1342 is built for OE form and function with a crossflow design, plastic tanks, and a premium aluminum core. It is engineered for direct replacement service on select Buick Century and Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera and Cutlass Cruiser applications, including vehicles with engine oil cooler requirements.

Key Features

• Crossflow radiator design with a 26 1/4 in. core height and 17 1/4 in. core width
• 1 in. core thickness with a single-row core layout
• Plastic tanks and premium PA core material
• 1 5/16 in. inlet and outlet diameters
• Engine oil cooler included; transmission oil cooler not included
• Die-cut gasket design for leak resistance
• Individually pressure tested during production
• Multi-fit engineering with OE-style fit and finish

Detailed Description

OSC Part Number 1342 is a replacement radiator designed around original equipment dimensions and cooling layout. The unit uses premium-grade tubes, fins, headers, tanks, and related components, with cadmium-plated tubes inside and out to help resist premature failure. The radiator is built with a 18 3/4 in. inlet header length and 18 3/4 in. outlet header length, plus 2 7/16 in. header widths, to match the intended OE-style installation. This radiator also includes an engine oil cooler with plated cooler construction and 11 1/2 in. fitting spacing.

Fits 1992-1996 Buick Century, N/A. Fits 1992-1996 Buick Century, N/A, w/TWO TRANS COOLERS. Fits 1992-1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, N/A. Fits 1992-1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, N/A, w/TWO TOC. Fits 1992-1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, N/A, w/TWO TOC. This part cross-references Spectra Premium CU1342 for the same application.

Common Problems This Radiator Addresses

• Cooling system leaks from aging radiator tanks, seams, or gasket surfaces
• Reduced cooling performance from worn or clogged radiator cores
• Engine oil cooler wear in vehicles equipped with an integrated cooler
• Fitment issues caused by non-OE-style replacement dimensions
• Heat-related stress in higher-mileage Buick Century and Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera or Cutlass Cruiser applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify radiator dimensions, inlet and outlet sizes, and cooler configuration before installation. This radiator does not include a cap. Confirm whether the vehicle uses a transmission oil cooler, since this unit is listed without one. For best results, inspect hoses, clamps, and mounting points during replacement and flush the cooling system before filling.

Quality Assurance

OSC tests the radiator core before assembly and retests the completed unit during production. The engine oil cooler is also tested before installation into the tank. The design uses fitted components assembled to factory specifications and is engineered to address known failure points in high-mileage cooling systems.