The 2026 Nissan Kicks has 12 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 10 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2026 Nissan Kicks, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. 9 parts of the 12 listed are Coolant / Antifreeze (5 parts), Temperature Sender / Sensor (2 parts) and Thermostat (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 2026 Nissan Kicks came with a single engine, the 2.0L L4, and every part is verified against it.
10 brands supply cooling system parts for the 2026 Nissan Kicks, led by VALVOLINE (2 parts), MOTORAD (2 parts) and PRESTONE (1 part), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Heavy Duty.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2026 Nissan Kicks. 1 part has it: VALVOLINE 861398 (Coolant / Antifreeze). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE | 719009 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE | AFC12100 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | 861398 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Asian Vehicle Blue1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| AISIN | ACB003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | BlueHOAT | View on Amazon |
| PENTOSIN | 8115207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Pentofrost A31 Gallon | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2026 Nissan Kicks, from VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, AISIN and 1 other brand. VALVOLINE 861398 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, VALVOLINE supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 719009.
The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from VALVOLINE, AISIN and PENTOSIN — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE 861398 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: VALVOLINE 861398, VALVOLINE 719009 and PRESTONE AFC12100, plus the other parts above.
Radiator Fan Assembly
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPD | 2812485 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator.
This group shows a single part: GPD 2812485.
Temperature Sender / Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLA | 009107531 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 2-Pin ConnectorVertical Screw Fitting | View on Amazon |
| NISSENS | 207008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | S Model or SR Model or SV Model | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2026 Nissan Kicks, from HELLA and NISSENS.
Part numbers include HELLA 009107531 and NISSENS 207008.
Thermostat
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD | 457205 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Seal | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD | 647180 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Seal | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Thermostat parts for the 2026 Nissan Kicks come from MOTORAD.
Part numbers include MOTORAD 457205 and MOTORAD 647180.
Water Pump
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US MOTOR WORKS | US8104 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | S Model or SR Model or SV Model | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAYCO | DP769 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Water Pump parts for the 2026 Nissan Kicks come from 2 brands — US MOTOR WORKS and DAYCO.
The Economy section: 1 option from US MOTOR WORKS. US MOTOR WORKS US8104 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from DAYCO. A representative part number is DAYCO DP769.
This group includes US MOTOR WORKS US8104 and DAYCO DP769.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2026 Nissan Kicks
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Temperature Sender / Sensor .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 2026 Nissan Kicks?
Our catalog currently lists 12 cooling system parts for the 2026 Nissan Kicks across 5 subcategories and 10 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2026 Nissan Kicks?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2026 Nissan Kicks was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2026 Nissan Kicks?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 engine. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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