2012 Nissan 370Z 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 are listed for the 2012 Nissan 370Z, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Premium section lists 5 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from BECK/ARNLEY, VALVOLINE, AISIN and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE 861398 is listed in this group.

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

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE GS34113.

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

This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO 35942.

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

6 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2012 Nissan 370Z come from 5 brands — GATES, MOTORAD, DORMAN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T13R.

In the Locking Replacement grade, GATES supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is GATES 31533.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from MOTORAD and GATES. A representative part number is MOTORAD T13R.

3 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD T13R, GATES 31533 and GATES 31333, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

7 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2012 Nissan 370Z come from 5 brands — US MOTOR WORKS, GATES, SKP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES FCM130.

Listed part numbers: GATES FCM130, SKP SKFCM130 and BECK/ARNLEY 2030276, plus the other parts above.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan 370Z, from 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

5 Radiator parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan 370Z, from TYC, CSF, FVP and 2 other brands. TYC 13004 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: TYC 13004, CSF 3721 and FVP RAD13004, plus the other parts above.

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

7 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan 370Z, from SKP, CALORSTAT, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. MOTORAD T20R carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes MOTORAD T20R, SKP SK10227 and CALORSTAT RC0193 and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2012 Nissan 370Z come from 6 brands — SKP, GPD, TYC and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK621323.

The Economy section: 2 options from SKP and GPD. SKP SK621323 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from TYC, FOUR SEASONS, UAC and 1 other brand. A representative part number is TYC 621840.

Listed part numbers: SKP SK621323, GPD 2811635 and TYC 621840, plus the other parts 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

8 Radiator Hose parts for the 2012 Nissan 370Z come from 4 brands — GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 23339.

Listed part numbers: GATES 23339, GATES 23340 and ACDELCO 24626L, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

3 Radiator Mount Bushing parts for the 2012 Nissan 370Z come from 3 brands — DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 926281 and SKP SK926281, plus the other 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

16 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan 370Z, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, FAMOUS BRAND and 11 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND 180204199 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 6 parts, from FAMOUS BRAND, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 180204199.

In the Full Service Kit grade, WALKER PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is WALKER PRODUCTS 21191031.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from BECK/ARNLEY, HELLA, NTK and 6 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1580606 is listed in this group.

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

11 Thermostat parts for the 2012 Nissan 370Z come from 9 brands — MOTORAD, JAPANESE OE, SKP and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN THN006.

The Economy section: 1 option from SKP. SKP SK9025140 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from MOTORAD, JAPANESE OE, AISIN and 5 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN THN006.

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

11 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan 370Z, from VICTOR REINZ, MAHLE / CLEVITE, AISIN and 5 other brands. AISIN THP211 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Water Inlet. 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 Inlet Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan 370Z, from FEL-PRO, APEX and MAHLE / CLEVITE. FEL-PRO 35622 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 35622, APEX AWO2081 and APEX AWO2314, among others listed 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

8 Water Pump parts for the 2012 Nissan 370Z come from 8 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN WPN116.

The Economy section: 4 options from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and 1 other brand. BECK/ARNLEY 1312442 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from AISIN, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is AISIN WPN116.

This group includes AISIN WPN116, BECK/ARNLEY 1312442 and FVP US8164 and the remaining parts above.

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

2 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan 370Z, from FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO ES73082 and MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33959.

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

4 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts for the 2012 Nissan 370Z come from 2 brands — APEX and FEL-PRO.

This group includes APEX AWP3144, APEX AWP3319 and FEL-PRO 35634 and the remaining parts above.