2012 Nissan Xterra Engine Parts

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

6 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 6 brands — ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH BB1219.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH BB1219, MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1915P6 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 6B1915, plus the other parts above.

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

7 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 7 brands — ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH NI40CSA.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH NI40CSA, FEL-PRO CS26370 and AJUSA 54247900, among others listed above.

This table covers the crankshafts that turn piston motion into rotation. Read more

This group shows a single part: ENGINETECH 838500.

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

7 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from TOPLINE, ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 3 other brands. ENGINETECH BC1212 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH BC1212, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS2343P and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 6M2343, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

4 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include BCA NS99189, NATIONAL 99189 and SCHAEFFLER SR3507, among others listed above.

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

18 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from SCHAEFFLER, NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 9 other brands. FEL-PRO BS40694 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

9 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 9 brands — AJUSA, ENGINETECH, APEX and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is AJUSA 81047800.

Part numbers include AJUSA 81047800, ENGINETECH HB182 and APEX AHB534, among others listed above.

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

18 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 9 brands — AJUSA, APEX, FEL-PRO and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AHG555L.

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

8 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 7 brands — ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH NI40HSA.

This group includes ENGINETECH NI40HSA, FEL-PRO HS26370PT and AJUSA 52479700 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

KAT'S HEATERS supplies both parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra.

Part numbers include KAT'S HEATERS 11412 and KAT'S HEATERS 28500.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

This group shows a single part: TECHPRO NI1228172.

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

5 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 5 brands — ENGINETECH, AJUSA, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH NI40K1.

This group includes ENGINETECH NI40K1, AJUSA 50433500 and FEL-PRO 2603179 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Engine rebuild kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: ENGINETECH RCNI40P.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

6 Exhaust Valve parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from SBI, ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 3 other brands. SBI 13238 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include SBI 13238, ENGINETECH EM1013 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RX9613, among others listed above.

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

3 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 3 brands — ATP, DAYCO and DORMAN.

This group includes ATP 102414, DAYCO PB1664N and DORMAN 594432.

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

8 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 7 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, ULTRA-POWER and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS964542.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS964542 and AJUSA 13196000 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

4 Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve / Solenoid parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 4 brands — DORMAN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ULTRA-POWER and 1 other brand.

This group includes DORMAN 911506 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RCS103 and the remaining 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

5 Intake Plenum Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, APEX and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO MS96943 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO MS96943, AJUSA 01149900 and APEX AMS5551, among others listed above.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

6 Intake Valve parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from ENGINETECH, SBI, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 3 other brands. ENGINETECH IM1012 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH IM1012, SBI 13237 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RV9963, among others listed above.

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

6 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from SKP, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR and 3 other brands. SKP SKM9506 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, SKP supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is SKP SKM9506.

The Standard Replacement section lists 5 options from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A4344 is listed in this group.

This group includes SKP SKM9506, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A4344 and ANCHOR 9506 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

4 Motor Mount Kit parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from ANCHOR and WESTAR.

Part numbers include ANCHOR 300140, ANCHOR 300139 and WESTAR ETK092, among others listed above.

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

47 Oil parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from LIQUI MOLY, VALVOLINE, MOBIL and 4 other brands. LIQUI MOLY 20228 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Conventional, Full Synthetic, High Mileage (>75,000 Miles), Racing and Synthetic Blend, with Full Synthetic the largest group at 33 parts from LIQUI MOLY, VALVOLINE, MOBIL and 3 other brands.

This table covers the heat exchangers that cool engine oil. Typical signs include oil at the cooler fittings, or coolant that looks like a milkshake. Pressure-test both circuits after a cooler swap — a leak here mixes oil and coolant. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra — DORMAN 918464.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

2 Oil Cooler Mounting Kit parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from HAYDEN.

Listed part numbers: HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

This table covers the seals at the Oil Cooler. 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

4 Oil Cooler Seal parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 4 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 0396616, FEL-PRO 73233 and MAHLE / CLEVITE B32573, plus the other parts above.

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

6 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from DORMAN, AGS, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. DORMAN 090038 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 090038, DORMAN 090049 and AGS ODP00011, plus the other parts 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

5 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 4 brands — DORMAN, AJUSA, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 097134.

This group includes DORMAN 097134, AJUSA 01140600 and APEX ADP1904 and the remaining parts above.

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

5 Oil Filler Cap parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, DORMAN and 2 other brands. MOTORAD MO107 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes MOTORAD MO107, CALORSTAT OC2316 and DORMAN 90200 and the remaining parts above.

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

20 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH, VAICO and 12 other brands. WIX 57356XP carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 8 parts, from VAICO, VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH and 3 other brands. A representative part number is BOSCH 72226WS.

In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, WIX and MOBIL supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is WIX 57356XP.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from BOSCH, DENSO, WIX and 7 other brands. BOSCH 3323 is listed in this group.

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

7 Oil Pan parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 7 brands — SKP, ACKOJA, AUTOTECNICA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK264529.

Part numbers include SKP SK264529, ACKOJA A380382 and AUTOTECNICA NI1415223, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. 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 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from VICTOR REINZ, APEX, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand. VICTOR REINZ 703141410 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes VICTOR REINZ 703141410, APEX AOP555 and FEL-PRO OS30787 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

5 Oil Pump parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from MELLING, ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 2 other brands. MELLING M525 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: MELLING M525, ENGINETECH EP014 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0571640, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Oil Temperature senders. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX187.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

5 Piston parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH P4015.

In the Premium grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE and ENGINETECH supply 3 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is ENGINETECH P4015.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and TOPLINE. A representative part number is ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RY8640.

This group includes ENGINETECH P4015, MAHLE / CLEVITE 2243934WR and MAHLE / CLEVITE 2243934 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Piston Pin 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

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra — TOPLINE PBD34.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

9 Piston Ring parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 6 brands — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING, ENGINETECH, SEALED POWER and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH S95516.

Premium: 3 parts, from ENGINETECH, SEALED POWER and MAHLE / CLEVITE. A representative part number is ENGINETECH S95516.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and TOPLINE. A representative part number is HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5112S.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH S95516, SEALED POWER E1010KC and MAHLE / CLEVITE 42295CP, among others listed above.

This table covers the Re-Ring kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra — ENGINETECH RMNI40P.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

5 Thrust Washer parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and 2 other brands. ENGINETECH TW1212 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH TW1212, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 2T8720 and KING ENGINE BEARINGS TW1020AM, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

5 Timing Cam Sprocket parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Xterra, from CLOYES, INA, MELLING and 2 other brands. CLOYES S948T carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES S948T, INA ZSS1232 and MELLING S1232, plus the other parts above.

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

8 Timing Chain parts for the 2012 Nissan Xterra come from 4 brands — MELLING, S.A. GEAR, CLOYES and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MELLING 721.

This group includes MELLING 721, S.A. GEAR RC1043 and CLOYES C721F and the remaining parts above.