2009 Dodge Nitro Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, PRESTONE, ACDELCO, AISIN and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 105027.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

3 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from DORMAN, GPD and MOPAR.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603835, GPD 2411399 and MOPAR 68004868AC.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

2 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from DORMAN and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 54201 and MOTORAD T134.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro.

Listed part numbers: US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 12A01, GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 53013908AB.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

11 Radiator parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 11 brands — ULTRA-POWER, CSF, DENSO and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3419.

The Economy section: 1 option from ULTRA-POWER. ULTRA-POWER 2971 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from CSF, DENSO, TYC and 7 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3419.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

8 Radiator Cap parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, SKP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD ST16.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD and GATES supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOTORAD ST16.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from SKP, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. A representative part number is MOTORAD T16.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD ST16, GATES 31535 and MOTORAD T16, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

2 Radiator Drain Petcock parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from DORMAN and MOPAR.

Part numbers include DORMAN 61134 and MOPAR 52028466AB.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

7 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from SKP, GPD, TYC and 4 other brands. SKP SK620970 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from SKP and GPD. A representative part number is SKP SK620970.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from TYC, AGILITY, FOUR SEASONS and 2 other brands. TYC 621690 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include SKP SK620970, GPD 2811620 and TYC 621690, among others listed above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

4 Radiator Fan Blade parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from DORMAN, MOPAR, SKP and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include DORMAN 620081, MOPAR 55038108AA and SKP SK38108, among others listed above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan clutches. Typical signs include slip at highway speed, chatter on takeoff, or a pedal that stays low. Resurface or replace the flywheel with the clutch — a heat-checked flywheel wastes the new disc. Read more

7 Radiator Fan Clutch parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 7 brands — HAYDEN, US MOTOR WORKS, FOUR SEASONS and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is HAYDEN 2635.

Part numbers include HAYDEN 2635, US MOTOR WORKS 22152 and FOUR SEASONS 46086, among others listed above.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

4 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from CONTINENTAL and MOPAR.

This group includes CONTINENTAL 66064, CONTINENTAL 66063 and CONTINENTAL 66065 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

13 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 12 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DORMAN, GPD and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TS10330.

The Economy section: 6 options from DORMAN, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. DORMAN 926427 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from DELPHI, NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 4 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TS10330.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

10 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 3 other brands. GATES 34799 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Heavy Duty section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 5656195 is listed in this group.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7656195 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 3 other brands. GATES 34799 is listed in this group.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

5 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35861.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 35861, APEX AWO2291 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C32383, among others listed above.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

5 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from SKP, DORMAN, FAMOUS BRAND and 2 other brands. SKP SK9023039 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from SKP, DORMAN and FAMOUS BRAND. A representative part number is SKP SK9023039.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from MOPAR and MOTORAD. MOPAR 68349251AA is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: SKP SK9023039, DORMAN 9023039 and FAMOUS BRAND 85942, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

10 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from SKP, US MOTOR WORKS, FVP and 7 other brands. SKP SKAW6010 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from SKP, US MOTOR WORKS, FVP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is SKP SKAW6010.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from ACDELCO, AISIN, DAYCO and 3 other brands. ACDELCO 252914 is listed in this group.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 4 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35785.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35785, APEX AWP3195 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K31457, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Water Pump housings. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 4892272AB.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

2 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from APEX and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: APEX AWP3012 and FEL-PRO 35499.