Two radiators on 1996 Park Avenue

[Goodman]

Hi all,

The 1996 Park Avenue has two radiators. Do they both contain coolant and transmission fluid and can they be replaced separately? Thanks for any advice.

 

[MelsRegal]

Hi all,

The 1996 Park Avenue has two radiators. Do they both contain coolant and transmission fluid and can they be replaced separately? Thanks for any advice.

The transmission cooler is part of the radiator and is Not a separate part.

 

[Ziggy]

It's 1 part if that is what you mean, so no.

 

[HotZ28]

If the OP don't reply, or post a pic of the two radiators in question, we may never know what he is talking about! It's not even clear it he has a base PA, or an Ultra? If an it is an Ultra, there is an external trans fluid cooler in the front of the A/C condenser/radiator. Of course, that is where trans fluid flows, not coolant.

 

[Goodman]

If the OP don't reply, or post a pic of the two radiators in question, we may never know what he is talking about! It's not even clear it he has a base PA, or an Ultra? If an it is an Ultra, there is an external trans fluid cooler in the front of the A/C condenser/radiator. Of course, that is where trans fluid flows, not coolant.

Thank you all who replied. The 8th character of the VIN is K, which apparently makes it a base model, although it does have (optional) leather seats. Sorry, I have pictures but it's not yet clear how to add them to my post. There are two radiators, the one nearest the grill seems to be the trans fluid cooler, the one nearest the engine carries coolant. The coolant radiator moves independently of the trans fluid cooler - they do not seem connected - which is why I asked if they could be replaced separately.

 

[MelsRegal]

Thank you all who replied. The 8th character of the VIN is K, which apparently makes it a base model, although it does have (optional) leather seats. Sorry, I have pictures but it's not yet clear how to add them to my post. There are two radiators, the one nearest the grill seems to be the trans fluid cooler, the one nearest the engine carries coolant. The coolant radiator moves independently of the trans fluid cooler - they do not seem connected - which is why I asked if they could be replaced separately.

Yes, they are two separate units.

 

[Goodman]

Thank you all who replied. The 8th character of the VIN is K, which apparently makes it a base model, although it does have (optional) leather seats. Sorry, I have pictures but it's not yet clear how to add them to my post. There are two radiators, the one nearest the grill seems to be the trans fluid cooler, the one nearest the engine carries coolant. The coolant radiator moves independently of the trans fluid cooler - they do not seem connected - which is why I asked if they could be replaced separately.

Ah, here's the pictures!

 

[MelsRegal]

Ah, here's the pictures!

Did you look it up on a parts site such as Rockauto where you can see the images?

 

[HotZ28]

The pics help clarify a few things, but if you could post more, from different angles, it may help. What I see so far from the pics is listed below.

1. It does not have an external trans cooler, it is in the radiator! The trans cooler lines are shown below the fill cap of the radiator. The one on the top portion & the radiator & the other near the bottom (not shown).

2. The cooler you see in front of the radiator is the A/C condenser! There is no sign of an external trans cooler there!

3. There should be a plastic cover on top of the radiator front support that is missing!

How long have you had that car????