2012 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 are listed for the 2012 Nissan Altima, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Altima.

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 Coolant filler necks. Read more

4 Coolant Filler Neck parts for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from 3 brands — DORMAN, MOTORAD and SKP. Every part fits both the 2.5L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

This group includes DORMAN 9025938, DORMAN 9025938XD and MOTORAD CH5938 and the remaining parts above.

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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Altima, from AUTOTECNICA and GATES. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

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

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, ELRING and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include APEX AWO2047, ELRING 524630 and FEL-PRO 35445, among others listed above.

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

3 Coolant Pipe Gasket parts for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and APEX.

Part numbers include APEX AWO2218, FEL-PRO 35753 and FEL-PRO 35942.

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

5 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from 5 brands — DORMAN, AUTOTECNICA, GPD and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 603247. Every part fits both the 2.5L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

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 for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and DORMAN. Every part fits both the 2.5L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT RC0184, DORMAN 54245 and MOTORAD T152, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from US MOTOR WORKS.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Altima, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Altima.

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

11 Radiator parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Altima, from NISSENS, CSF, OSC and 7 other brands. CSF 3433 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Altima.

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 are listed for the 2012 Nissan Altima, from SKP, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T20R carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Altima.

This group includes MOTORAD T20R, CALORSTAT RC0196 and GATES 31564 and the remaining parts above.

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

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 61137.

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

7 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from 7 brands — GPD, AGILITY, TYC and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is AGILITY 6029144. Every part fits both the 2.5L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

The Economy section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 2811617 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from AGILITY, TYC, FOUR SEASONS and 3 other brands. A representative part number is AGILITY 6029144.

This group includes AGILITY 6029144, GPD 2811617 and TYC 621660 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Altima — ACKOJA A38010001.

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

14 Radiator Hose parts for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from 4 brands — GATES, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is CONTINENTAL 66303.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Radiator Mount. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 927246.

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 Altima come from 3 brands — DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER.

This group includes DORMAN 926274 and SKP SK926274 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Upper Air Baffle retainers and clips. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 963545.

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

12 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Altima, from WALKER PRODUCTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 8 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1580606 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from GPD and HOLSTEIN. A representative part number is GPD 1712547.

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

25 Thermostat parts for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from 10 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, AISIN and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 7457205.

The Economy section: 1 option from VEMO. VEMO V25991710 is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, GATES and MOTORAD supply 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is GATES 33941S.

Premium: 3 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7457205.

Standard Replacement: 19 parts, from MOTORAD, AISIN, GATES and 6 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN THN011.

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

17 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Altima, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO and 5 other brands. CALORSTAT J96 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

9 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from 4 brands — GATES, BECK/ARNLEY, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 1470075.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1470075, BECK/ARNLEY 1470103 and FOUR SEASONS 85686, 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

15 Water Pump parts for the 2012 Nissan Altima come from 11 brands — FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, GATES and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1502340.

The Economy section: 7 options from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, SKP and 2 other brands. SKP SK1502340 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from GATES, GMB, AISIN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN WPN703.

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

12 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Altima, from ELRING, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 35754 carries the "Popular" badge.