Engine radiator Denso or OEM Toyota

Put a few more $ in and buy a slightly more expensive one. Preferably from a bigger brand - Denso, Koyo etc. guaranteed to be better quality in most cases and fit better.

Denso is the OE for most Honda rads. I've always used them and they're good.

Denso and Koyorad are good brands.

I also replaced the radiator (I went Denso, not oem). It\u2019s gxor-ish recommended preventative maintenance every 100k.

I spent two years (off and on, as it only overheated when idling in 90+ degree conditions or when doing low-speed jeep trail climbing in the heat) chasing this on my rig. Over time, replaced fluid, thermostat, radiator cap, clutch fan. No joy. Finally pulled the radiator, and the front fins were horribly blocked. Replaced with a new Denso, and problem solved. Only issue with the new Denso was that the mounting rails on the new radiator were shite, but it was a matter of four bolts to swap over the old rails (with upper shroud still attached) to the new radiator.

I can't believe your Tercel blew a rad. That was the most bulletproof car I have ever owned. It made me a life long toyota car owner

I replaced the aging radiator in December. It went smoothly, everything came apart and went back together as the Toyota Gods intended.

I personally I have used a Denso radiator for my Mazda protege and it been working fine for almost 30,000 miles

I did change a radiator on my Previa few years back. It's more of a maintenance thing (if you ask me). Any car of that age will most likely have a bad radiator/ or clogged up radiator.