2011 Nissan Altima 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

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2011 Nissan Altima come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE 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, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

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, BECK/ARNLEY, VALVOLINE, AISIN and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 861398.

This table covers the Coolant filler necks. Read more

4 Coolant Filler Neck parts are listed for the 2011 Nissan Altima, from DORMAN, MOTORAD and SKP.

Part numbers include DORMAN 9025938, DORMAN 9025938XD and MOTORAD CH5938, among others listed above.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2011 Nissan Altima come from 2 brands — AUTOTECNICA and GATES.

Part numbers include AUTOTECNICA NI0723595PRM and GATES 12442.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. 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

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2011 Nissan Altima, from FEL-PRO and APEX.

Listed part numbers: APEX AWO2047, FEL-PRO 35445 and FEL-PRO 35026.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Coolant Pipe. 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

2 Coolant Pipe Gasket parts are listed for the 2011 Nissan Altima, from APEX and FEL-PRO.

Part numbers include APEX AWO2218 and FEL-PRO 35753.

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

5 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2011 Nissan Altima, from DORMAN, AUTOTECNICA, GPD and 2 other brands. DORMAN 603247 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603247, AUTOTECNICA NI0718799 and GPD 2411047, plus the other parts above.

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

4 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2011 Nissan Altima, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and DORMAN.

Part numbers include CALORSTAT RC0184, DORMAN 54245 and MOTORAD T152, among others listed above.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2011 Nissan Altima come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and STANT.

This group includes GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122 and the remaining parts above.

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

12 Radiator parts for the 2011 Nissan Altima come from 10 brands — KOYORAD, NISSENS, CSF and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3433.

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

5 Radiator Cap parts for the 2011 Nissan Altima come from 4 brands — SKP, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T20R.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD T20R, CALORSTAT RC0196 and GATES 31564, plus the other parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2011 Nissan Altima — DORMAN 61137.