2015 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 2015 Nissan Frontier, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. 15 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

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, VALVOLINE, AISIN and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE 861398 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 2015 Nissan Frontier come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35445, 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 2015 Nissan Frontier come from 5 brands — DORMAN, GPD, TECHPRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 603615. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

This group includes DORMAN 603615, DORMAN 603576 and SKP SK603615 and the remaining 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

4 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2015 Nissan Frontier come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES 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: 2 parts, from GATES and MOTORAD. A representative part number is GATES 31336.

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

Part numbers include MOTORAD ST16R, GATES 31336 and MOTORAD T16R, among others listed above.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2015 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 2015 Nissan Frontier, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122, among others listed 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

24 Radiator parts are listed for the 2015 Nissan Frontier, from OSC, FVP, AGILITY and 7 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.

18 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

6 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2015 Nissan Frontier, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and GATES.

The Locking Replacement section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD ST13R is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD T13R is listed in this group.

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

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD ST13R, MOTORAD T13R and CALORSTAT RC0193, 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

4 Radiator Fan Blade parts for the 2015 Nissan Frontier come from 4 brands — DORMAN, GPD, SKP and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include DORMAN 621345, GPD 2812319 and SKP SK621345, among others listed above.

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

16 Radiator Fan Clutch parts are listed for the 2015 Nissan Frontier, from FVP, BECK/ARNLEY, HAYDEN and 6 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1300196 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 2015 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

2 Radiator Fan Shroud parts are listed for the 2015 Nissan Frontier, from DORMAN and VARIOUS MFR.

Part numbers include DORMAN 621647 and 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

14 Radiator Hose parts for the 2015 Nissan Frontier come from 4 brands — GATES, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 23346.

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 2015 Nissan Frontier come from 3 brands — DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes DORMAN 926281 and SKP SK926281 and the remaining parts 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 2015 Nissan Frontier, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, FAMOUS BRAND and 12 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1580606 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific.

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

23 Thermostat parts for the 2015 Nissan Frontier come from 12 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, AISIN and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN THN007.

The Economy section: 3 options from AUTOTECNICA, DORMAN and VEMO. AUTOTECNICA NI0720416 is listed in this group.

Heavy Duty: 1 part, from GATES. A representative part number is GATES 33941S.

Premium: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7427180.

Standard Replacement: 17 parts, from MOTORAD, AISIN, BECK/ARNLEY and 6 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

23 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2015 Nissan Frontier, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO and 6 other brands. AISIN THP212 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

5 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2015 Nissan Frontier come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 9025222.

The Economy section: 1 option from DORMAN. DORMAN 9025222 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and GATES. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 86149.

This group includes DORMAN 9025222, FOUR SEASONS 86149 and GATES CO34946 and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Water Inlet Gasket parts are listed for the 2015 Nissan Frontier, from APEX, FEL-PRO and AJUSA.

Part numbers include AJUSA 00851900, APEX AWO2047 and APEX AWO2081, 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

23 Water Pump parts for the 2015 Nissan Frontier come from 12 brands — FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, SKP and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1502400.

The Economy section: 10 options from SKP, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 3 other brands. SKP SK1502400 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from DAYCO, GATES, GMB and 4 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

4 Water Pump & Fan Clutch Assembly parts for the 2015 Nissan Frontier come from 3 brands — US MOTOR WORKS, FVP and GMB.

This group includes FVP 1500001 and US MOTOR WORKS MCK1093 and the remaining parts 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

13 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2015 Nissan Frontier, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. APEX AWP3253 carries the "Popular" badge.