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Spectra CU856 Radiator
Reliable Cooling Solution for Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile Vehicles
The Spectra CU856 radiator is designed to provide efficient cooling performance for select Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile models. Engineered to meet OEM specifications, this radiator helps maintain optimal engine temperature and supports vehicle reliability.
- Compatible with Buick 88, 98, LeSabre, and Park Avenue models
- Fits Cadillac Allante, Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, Fleetwood, and Seville
- Manufactured by Spectra for consistent quality and durability
- Part number CU856 ensures precise fitment and easy identification
- Constructed to support effective heat dissipation and engine cooling
Product Details and Specifications
The Spectra CU856 radiator is a direct replacement part designed for specific Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile vehicles. It is engineered to match the original equipment dimensions and performance standards, ensuring proper fit and function. This radiator supports the cooling system by efficiently transferring heat away from the engine, which is critical for preventing overheating and maintaining engine performance. The CU856 is built with durable materials to withstand the demands of daily driving and varying operating conditions.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
- Buick 88 and 98 models
- Buick LeSabre and Park Avenue
- Cadillac Allante, Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, Fleetwood, and Seville
- Oldsmobile 88 and 98 models
Common Issues Addressed by the Spectra CU856 Radiator
- Engine overheating due to radiator leaks or blockages
- Reduced cooling efficiency from damaged or corroded radiator cores
- Coolant loss caused by cracked or compromised radiator tanks
- Inconsistent engine temperature regulation affecting performance
- Replacement of worn or failing original radiators in Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile vehicles
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Spectra CU856 radiator, ensure the cooling system is fully drained before removal of the old radiator. Verify all hose connections and mounting points align with the vehicle’s specifications. It is recommended to inspect and replace any worn hoses or clamps during installation to maintain system integrity. Properly refill and bleed the cooling system to avoid air pockets and ensure optimal performance.
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
Manufactured by Spectra, the CU856 radiator undergoes quality control processes to meet industry standards. While specific warranty details are not provided, Spectra products typically adhere to rigorous manufacturing guidelines to ensure reliability and durability in automotive cooling applications.
This part fits 55 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Buick | Park Avenue | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1995 | Buick | LeSabre | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1995 | Buick | Park Avenue | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1995 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1994 | Buick | LeSabre | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1994 | Buick | Park Avenue | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1994 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1993 | Buick | LeSabre | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1993 | Buick | Park Avenue | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1993 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1993 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | 88 | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | 98 | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1992 | Buick | LeSabre | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1992 | Buick | Park Avenue | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1992 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1992 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1992 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | 88 | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1991 | Buick | Park Avenue | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1991 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1991 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1991 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1990 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1989 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1988 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1987 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1986 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1986 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1986 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1986 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | FWD | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required |
| 1986 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1985 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1985 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required | |
| 1985 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | FWD | 4.1L | V8 | N/A | 30-1/2 in. Between Tanks; w/ EOC (Engine Oil Cooler); w/o Low Coolant indicator; Radiator Cap Is Required |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.