2013 Nissan Frontier 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

17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.

The Premium section lists 5 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN, VALVOLINE and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. AISIN ACB003 is listed in this group.

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 for the 2013 Nissan Frontier come from 3 brands — AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 16020200, MAHLE / CLEVITE C31682 and VICTOR REINZ 711554300.

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

8 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2013 Nissan Frontier come from 5 brands — DORMAN, GPD, TECHPRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 603615.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603615, DORMAN 603576 and SKP SK603615, 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

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2013 Nissan Frontier come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and SKP.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOTORAD ST16R.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD T16R.

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

Part numbers include MOTORAD ST16R, MOTORAD T16R and SKP SK10264.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2013 Nissan Frontier come from US MOTOR WORKS.

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 are listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122, plus the other 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

16 Radiator parts are listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, from OSC, FVP, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 6 other brands. FVP RAD2215 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from OSC. A representative part number is OSC 2215E.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from FVP, SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY and 2 other brands. FVP RAD2215 is listed in this group.

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

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 are listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, from CALORSTAT, CSF, GATES and 1 other brand. CSF 4503 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: CSF 4503, CALORSTAT RC0193 and CALORSTAT RC0027, plus the other parts above.

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

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 61137.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

3 Radiator Fan Blade parts for the 2013 Nissan Frontier come from 3 brands — DORMAN, SKP and VARIOUS MFR.

Part numbers include DORMAN 621345, SKP SK621345 and VARIOUS MFR NI3112129.

This table covers the Radiator Fan clutches. Typical signs include slip at highway speed, chatter on takeoff, or a pedal that stays low. Resurface or replace the flywheel with the clutch — a heat-checked flywheel wastes the new disc. Read more

10 Radiator Fan Clutch parts are listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, from FVP, BECK/ARNLEY, SKP and 6 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1300197 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Radiator Fan Clutch Bearing. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

2 Radiator Fan Clutch Bearing Bracket parts are listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, from DORMAN and GATES.

Part numbers include DORMAN 300816 and GATES FB1013.

This table covers the shrouds that duct air through the fan and radiator. Read more

One part is listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier — VARIOUS MFR NI3110125.

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

8 Radiator Hose parts for the 2013 Nissan Frontier come from 4 brands — GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 23252.

Listed part numbers: GATES 23252, GATES 23251 and ACDELCO 26568X, plus the other parts above.

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 for the 2013 Nissan Frontier come from 3 brands — DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER.

Part numbers include DORMAN 926281 and SKP SK926281, among others listed 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

17 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, FAMOUS BRAND and 12 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1580606 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 6 parts, from FAMOUS BRAND, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 180204199.

In the Full Service Kit grade, WALKER PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is WALKER PRODUCTS 21191031.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from BECK/ARNLEY, BOSCH, HELLA and 7 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1580606 is listed in this group.

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

14 Thermostat parts for the 2013 Nissan Frontier come from 10 brands — MOTORAD, JAPANESE OE, AUTOTECNICA and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN THN007.

The Economy section: 2 options from AUTOTECNICA and DORMAN. AUTOTECNICA NI0720416 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from MOTORAD, JAPANESE OE, AISIN and 5 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN THN007.

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

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

10 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO 35620 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Water Inlet. 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 Water Inlet Gasket parts are listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, from APEX, AJUSA and FEL-PRO.

Part numbers include AJUSA 00851900, APEX AWO2081 and APEX AWO2164, 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

12 Water Pump parts for the 2013 Nissan Frontier come from 10 brands — FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, SKP and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1502320.

The Economy section: 4 options from SKP, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 1 other brand. SKP SK1502320 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from AISIN, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 3 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN WPN702.

2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Water Pump & Fan Clutch assemblies. Read more

This group shows a single part: US MOTOR WORKS MCK1093.

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 are listed for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, from FEL-PRO, APEX, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO ES70894 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO ES70894, APEX AWP3237 and BECK/ARNLEY 0394127, among others listed above.