2018 Nissan Frontier Engine Parts

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

8 Balance Shaft Chain parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from MELLING, S.A. GEAR, CLOYES and 2 other brands. CLOYES C902 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Chain Only section lists 5 options from S.A. GEAR, CLOYES, MELLING and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Chain Only" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. CLOYES C902 is listed in this group.

In the Kit grade, MELLING and ENGINETECH supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ENGINETECH TS765.

This group includes CLOYES C902, MELLING 1053 and PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC C765 and the remaining parts above.

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

3 Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 3 brands — CLOYES, MELLING and S.A. GEAR.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES 95606, MELLING BT7013 and S.A. GEAR 91061.

This table covers the Balance Shaft sprockets. Read more

2 Balance Shaft Sprocket parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from MELLING and S.A. GEAR.

Part numbers include MELLING S945 and S.A. GEAR S1304.

This table covers the connecting rods between each piston and the crankshaft. Read more

2 Connecting Rod parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from ENGINETECH and TOPLINE.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH ECR117 and TOPLINE CRD42.

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

8 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from ENGINETECH, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, TOPLINE and 2 other brands. ENGINETECH BB1219 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ENGINETECH BB1219, ENGINETECH BB1005 and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4533SI and the remaining 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

10 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from ENGINETECH, APEX, FEL-PRO and 3 other brands. ENGINETECH NI25CSA carries the "Popular" badge.

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

One part is listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier — 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

11 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 5 brands — TOPLINE, ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH BC1004.

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

5 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 3 brands — NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and BCA.

Listed part numbers: BCA NS99189, NATIONAL 99181 and NATIONAL 99189, plus the other parts 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

27 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 13 brands — NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, AJUSA and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO BS40694. A list this long means Crankshaft Seal applications vary by configuration — the notes carry the qualifiers.

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

13 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from AJUSA, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 5 other brands. AJUSA 81047800 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

20 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, APEX and 5 other brands. FEL-PRO 26520PT carries the "Popular" badge.

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

14 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, APEX and 4 other brands. APEX AHS5059 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier — SBI 2302139.

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

3 Engine Block Heater parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from KAT'S HEATERS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This group includes KAT'S HEATERS 28400, KAT'S HEATERS 28500 and KAT'S HEATERS 11412.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier — 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

6 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from AJUSA, TOPLINE and ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include AJUSA 50464000, AJUSA 50433600 and AJUSA 50587300, among others listed above.

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

3 Exhaust Valve parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 2 brands — TOPLINE and ENGINETECH.

This group includes ENGINETECH EM4301, TOPLINE EVD42 and TOPLINE EVD41L.

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

6 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from ATP, DAYCO, DORMAN and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ATP 102419, ATP 102414 and DAYCO PB1576N, among others listed above.

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

9 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from FEL-PRO, APEX, AJUSA and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO MS97149 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO MS97149, AJUSA 13349600 and APEX AMS5590, among others listed 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

3 Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve / Solenoid parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from DORMAN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ULTRA-POWER. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 911506 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RCS103, among others listed 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 for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, AJUSA, APEX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS96943.

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

5 Intake Valve parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 4 brands — TOPLINE, ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH IM4398, MAHLE / CLEVITE 2114576 and MELLING V3077, 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

10 Motor Mount parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 6 brands — ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, WESTAR and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKM9506.

The Economy section lists 1 option from SKP — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SKM9506 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, ANCHOR, BECK/ARNLEY, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ANCHOR 9506.

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

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

5 Motor Mount Kit parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 2 brands — ANCHOR and WESTAR.

Part numbers include ANCHOR 300138, ANCHOR 300140 and ANCHOR 300139, 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

51 Oil parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 7 brands — LIQUI MOLY, VALVOLINE, MOBIL and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is LIQUI MOLY 20228. Grades run from Conventional through Synthetic Blend; Full Synthetic is the most populated section, led by 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

3 Oil Cooler parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 3 brands — DORMAN, NISSENS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

Part numbers include DORMAN 918464, NISSENS 91435 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS OCK37.

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

5 Oil Cooler Seal parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from BECK/ARNLEY, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE. 1 part fits every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 0396688, BECK/ARNLEY 0396616 and FEL-PRO 72493, among others listed above.

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

7 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2018 Nissan Frontier come from 6 brands — DORMAN, AGS, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 090038. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 090038, DORMAN 090049 and AGS ODP00011, 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

6 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, from DORMAN, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 2 other brands. DORMAN 097134 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 097134, FEL-PRO 73347 and AJUSA 01140600, plus the other parts above.