2012 Nissan Sentra 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 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4.

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 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 2012 Nissan Sentra, from FEL-PRO and APEX.

Part numbers include 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 2012 Nissan Sentra, from APEX and FEL-PRO.

This group includes APEX AWO2218 and FEL-PRO 35753.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from DORMAN, GPD and TECHPRO. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Sentra.

Part numbers include DORMAN 603251, GPD 2411049 and TECHPRO NI3014107.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from CALORSTAT, DORMAN and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Sentra.

This group includes CALORSTAT RC0184, DORMAN 82599 and MOTORAD T151.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra.

Part numbers include 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 for the 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4.

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 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 11 brands — OSC, GPD, TECHPRO and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3346. 9 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 3 options from GPD, OSC and TECHPRO. GPD 13020C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from CSF, DENSO, TYC and 6 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3346.

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 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 5 brands — CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 4503. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4.

In the Locking Replacement grade, CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is CALORSTAT RC0213.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from CSF, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 4503.

This group includes CSF 4503, CALORSTAT RC0213 and GATES 31533 and the remaining parts above.

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

13 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from AGILITY, FOUR SEASONS, TYC and 6 other brands. DORMAN 620455 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific.

Economy: 4 parts, from DORMAN, SKP, GPD and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DORMAN 620455.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from AGILITY, FOUR SEASONS, TYC and 2 other brands. AGILITY 6029145 is listed in this group.

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

11 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from GATES, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand. GATES 23285 carries the "Popular" badge.

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 are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Sentra.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 926274 and SKP SK926274, 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

21 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 15 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, VEMO, WALKER PRODUCTS and 12 other brands. The "Popular" part is FAMOUS BRAND 180204199. 17 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 7 options from VEMO, FAMOUS BRAND, GPD and 3 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND 180204199 is listed in this group.

The Full Service Kit section lists 1 option from WALKER PRODUCTS — grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WALKER PRODUCTS 21191031 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 13 parts, from DELPHI, FOUR SEASONS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 7 other brands. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1580606.

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

33 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from MOTORAD, GATES, CALORSTAT and 7 other brands. MOTORAD 7457205 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 6 other brands.

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

29 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 8 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AWO2047. A list this long means Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal applications vary by configuration — the notes carry the qualifiers.

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

16 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS, GATES and 2 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 86296 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 902751.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from MOTORAD and FOUR SEASONS. FOUR SEASONS 86296 is listed in this group.

10 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

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

25 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, GMB and 10 other brands. SKP SK1502340 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 11 parts, from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SK1502340.

The Standard Replacement section: 14 options from GMB, AISIN, ASTEMO / HITACHI and 4 other brands. AISIN WPN707 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

15 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35883.