2017 Nissan Sentra 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 are listed for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2017 Sentra.

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 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 overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

5 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2017 Nissan Sentra come from 5 brands — DORMAN, GPD, SKP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 603977. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603977, GPD 2411172 and SKP SK603977, 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

4 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2017 Nissan Sentra come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, AUTOTECNICA and DORMAN. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This group includes AUTOTECNICA NI0716746, DORMAN 54245 and MOTORAD T152 and the remaining parts above.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air. Read more

2 Intercooler parts are listed for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, from GPD and TYC.

Listed part numbers: GPD 2711576 and TYC 18043.

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

18 Radiator parts are listed for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, from TYC, DENSO, CSF and 6 other brands. CSF 3549 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

7 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. GATES 31333 carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Locking Replacement section lists 3 options from CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. CALORSTAT RC0213 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from GATES, MOTORAD, SKP and 1 other brand. GATES 31333 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include GATES 31333, CALORSTAT RC0213 and GATES 31533, among others listed above.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

11 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2017 Nissan Sentra come from 9 brands — GPD, VDO / CONTINENTAL, DORMAN and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 621439.

The Economy section: 5 options from GPD, DORMAN, TECHPRO and 1 other brand. DORMAN 621439 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from VDO / CONTINENTAL, TYC, FOUR SEASONS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is TYC 622880.

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

10 Radiator Hose parts for the 2017 Nissan Sentra come from 4 brands — CONTINENTAL, DAYCO, GATES and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is CONTINENTAL 66029.

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 2017 Nissan Sentra come from 3 brands — DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 1.8L L4.

Part numbers include DORMAN 926274 and SKP SK926274, among others listed above.

This table covers the Radiator Upper Air Baffle retainers and clips. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 963545.

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

18 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, from WALKER PRODUCTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 8 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1580606 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 14 are engine-specific.

Economy: 4 parts, from GPD and HOLSTEIN. A representative part number is GPD 1712548.

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: 13 options from BECK/ARNLEY, HELLA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 6 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

15 Thermostat parts for the 2017 Nissan Sentra come from 7 brands — MOTORAD, AISIN, CALORSTAT and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 7457205.

The Economy section: 1 option from VEMO. VEMO V46991374 is listed in this group.

Premium: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7457205.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from MOTORAD, AISIN, GATES and 3 other brands. A representative part number is MOTORAD 457205.

3 further parts sit 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

13 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 1 other brand. APEX AWO2047 carries the "Popular" badge. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

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

8 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2017 Nissan Sentra come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS, DORMAN and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 86360.

The Economy section: 1 option from DORMAN. DORMAN 902751 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and GATES. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 86360.

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

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 86360, DORMAN 902751 and MOTORAD CH8751 and the remaining parts 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

10 Water Pump parts for the 2017 Nissan Sentra come from 9 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN WPN117. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 4 options from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and US MOTOR WORKS. BECK/ARNLEY 1312518 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from AISIN, GATES, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN WPN117.

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

4 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, from APEX, BECK/ARNLEY, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2017 Sentra.

Part numbers include APEX AWP3301, BECK/ARNLEY 0394185 and FEL-PRO 36027, among others listed above.

This table covers the Water Pump Inlet tubes. Read more

This group shows a single part: GATES 12502.