2012 Nissan X-Trail 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 X-Trail 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, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE and VALVOLINE supply 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.

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

4 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from DORMAN and GPD.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603498, DORMAN 603496 and GPD 2411116, 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

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail — DORMAN 54245.

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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122.

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

3 Radiator Cap parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and CALORSTAT.

In the Locking Replacement grade, CALORSTAT and MOTORAD supply 2 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: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD T13R.

This group includes CALORSTAT RC0213, MOTORAD ST13R and MOTORAD T13R.

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 X-Trail — DORMAN 621908.

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

5 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 4 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX78.

The Economy section: 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX78T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and FOUR SEASONS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX78.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX78, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX78T and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CTS55, plus the other parts above.

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

MOTORAD supplies the 8 Thermostat parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail. MOTORAD 457205 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Heavy Duty section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 5427457 is listed in this group.

The Premium section: 3 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7457205 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 457205 is listed in this group.

This group includes MOTORAD 457205, MOTORAD 5427457 and MOTORAD 7457205 and the remaining parts above.

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

2 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from ELRING.

This group includes ELRING 576000 and ELRING 901330.

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

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from DORMAN and MOTORAD.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 902768.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD CH8768 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include DORMAN 902768, DORMAN 902764 and MOTORAD CH8768, 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

7 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, GMB and 1 other brand. US MOTOR WORKS US9427 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from US MOTOR WORKS and FVP. A representative part number is US MOTOR WORKS US9427.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from GMB and GATES. GMB 1502340 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include US MOTOR WORKS US9427 and FVP US94272, among others listed 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

5 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 3 brands — VICTOR REINZ, ELRING and AJUSA. The "Popular" part is VICTOR REINZ 714126200.

This group includes VICTOR REINZ 714126200, AJUSA 01191800 and ELRING 572720 and the remaining parts above.