2012 Nissan Tsuru 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

15 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2012 Nissan Tsuru come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 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, VALVOLINE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 846439.

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, VALVOLINE, AISIN, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 861398.

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

2 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Tsuru, from GPD and SKP.

Listed part numbers: GPD 2411375 and SKP SK603387.

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 2012 Nissan Tsuru, from DORMAN and MOTORAD.

This group includes DORMAN 82599 and MOTORAD T151.

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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2012 Nissan Tsuru come from MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122.

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

4 Radiator parts for the 2012 Nissan Tsuru come from 4 brands — FVP, OSC, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include FVP RAD1426, OSC 1426 and SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1426M, among others listed 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

5 Radiator Cap parts for the 2012 Nissan Tsuru come from 3 brands — GATES, MOTORAD and CALORSTAT. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T13R.

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

This group includes MOTORAD T13R, CALORSTAT RC0213 and GATES 31533 and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Tsuru — DORMAN 61137.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Tsuru — DORMAN 621965.

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

10 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2012 Nissan Tsuru come from 6 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, FOUR SEASONS and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX186.

The Economy section: 4 options from GPD, HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. GPD 1712547 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: 5 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FOUR SEASONS and WALKER PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX186.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Tsuru — MOTORAD 543170.

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

6 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Tsuru, from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, GMB and 2 other brands. GMB 1501420 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from FVP and US MOTOR WORKS. A representative part number is FVP US9214.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from GMB, FVP and GRAF. GMB 1501420 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include GMB 1501420 and FVP US9214, among others listed above.