2012 Nissan X-Trail Engine Parts

This table covers the chains that drive the balance shafts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail — CLOYES C902.

This table covers the Balance Shaft Chain tensioners. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

2 Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 2 brands — CLOYES and MELLING.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES 95606 and MELLING BT7013.

This table covers the Balance Shaft sprockets. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail — MELLING S945.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

2 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4533SI and MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1858A4.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail — AJUSA 54179600.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

This group shows a single part: KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5664AM.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. 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

9 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 4 brands — ELRING, AJUSA, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is AJUSA 15060100.

Part numbers include AJUSA 15060100, AJUSA 15045100 and ELRING 023530, among others listed above.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

ELRING supplies both parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail.

Part numbers include ELRING 577120 and ELRING 331520.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. 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 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from AJUSA, ELRING and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 10198300, ELRING 471880 and VICTOR REINZ 615329500.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from AJUSA and ELRING.

Part numbers include AJUSA 52353500 and ELRING 588640.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

2 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from AJUSA and ELRING.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 50320600 and ELRING 588660.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

3 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from ATP, DORMAN and PIONEER.

Part numbers include ATP 102285, DORMAN 594301 and PIONEER DA2491.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. 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

4 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from ELRING and AJUSA.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 13241400, ELRING 466900 and ELRING 900230, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. 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: AJUSA 01290100.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

3 Motor Mount parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 3 brands — ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and WESTAR.

This group includes ANCHOR 9856, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A7370 and WESTAR EM5953.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

2 Oil parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from VALVOLINE.

This group includes VALVOLINE VV935 and VALVOLINE 881165.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Cooler. 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

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail — DORMAN 917191.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

HAYDEN supplies both parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail.

This group includes HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

4 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 3 brands — DORMAN, AGS and ELRING.

Part numbers include AGS ODP00011, DORMAN 090038 and DORMAN 090049, among others listed above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. 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

4 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from DORMAN, AJUSA and ELRING.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 01140600, DORMAN 097134 and DORMAN 997134CD, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOTORAD MO107.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

10 Oil Filter parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 7 brands — VARIOUS MFR, WIX, FVP and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is WIX 57356XP.

The Economy section lists 4 options from VARIOUS MFR, FVP and PRO-TEC — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP R7356 is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from WIX and MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WIX 57356XP is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, WIX, MANN, MOTORCRAFT and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is WIX 57356.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

3 Oil Pan parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from AUTOTECNICA, DORMAN and SKP.

This group includes AUTOTECNICA NI1416329, DORMAN 264539 and SKP SK264539.

This table covers the Oil Pump sprockets. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail — CLOYES S945.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

This group shows a single part: KING ENGINE BEARINGS TW1008AM.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

3 Timing Cam Sprocket parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 3 brands — CLOYES, FVP and MELLING.

Part numbers include CLOYES S922T and MELLING S922, among others listed above.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

3 Timing Chain parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from CLOYES, FVP and MELLING.

This group includes CLOYES 94212 and MELLING 1051 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers kits that group a timing chain with the related tensioners and guides. Read more

5 Timing Chain & Component Kit parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 2 brands — INA and CLOYES. The "Popular" part is CLOYES 94212SD.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES 94212SD, CLOYES 94212SDX and INA ZC76322T, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the guides and dampers that keep the timing chain on its path. Read more

5 Timing Chain Guide / Damper parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from CLOYES and MELLING. MELLING BT5608 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: MELLING BT5608, CLOYES 95607 and CLOYES 95609, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

This group shows a single part: CLOYES 95501.

This table covers the crankshaft sprockets that drive the timing chain or belt. Read more

3 Timing Crank Sprocket parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 3 brands — CLOYES, FVP and MELLING.

This group includes CLOYES S907 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Torque Strut mounts. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

4 Torque Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR and WESTAR.

This group includes ANCHOR 9453, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A4352 and DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A4351 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Turbocharger. 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

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail — ELRING 941850.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. 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

4 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 3 brands — ELRING, AJUSA and DORMAN.

This group includes AJUSA 11124300, DORMAN 953015 and ELRING 527160 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. 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 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 2 brands — AJUSA and ELRING.

This group includes AJUSA 12012100, AJUSA 57024800 and ELRING 012410.

This table covers the oil-control solenoids that command the cam phasers. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same. Read more

8 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 6 brands — DORMAN, ROSTRA, SKP and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 917294.

The Economy section: 6 options from DORMAN, ROSTRA, SKP and 1 other brand. DORMAN 917294 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from NTK and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is NTK VV0037.

Part numbers include DORMAN 917294, SKP SK916881 and DORMAN 916881, among others listed above.

This table covers the cam phaser sprockets used by the variable-valve-timing system. Read more

3 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Sprocket parts for the 2012 Nissan X-Trail come from 3 brands — DORMAN, SPECTRA PREMIUM and CLOYES.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and SPECTRA PREMIUM. DORMAN 918107 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from CLOYES. A representative part number is CLOYES VC142.

This group includes DORMAN 918107, SPECTRA PREMIUM CSP1030 and CLOYES VC142.