The 2012 Peugeot RCZ has 21 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 6 part types and 8 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2012 Peugeot RCZ, 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. 17 parts of the 21 listed are Coolant / Antifreeze (13 parts), Radiator (2 parts) and Water Pump (2 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 4 parts.
The 2012 Peugeot RCZ came with a single engine, the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, and every part is verified against it.
8 brands supply cooling system parts for the 2012 Peugeot RCZ, led by PRESTONE (4 parts), PEAK (4 parts) and VALVOLINE (4 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Economy, Premium and Standard Replacement.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2012 Peugeot RCZ. 3 parts have it, including FVP MV5050GAL (Coolant / Antifreeze) and PRESTONE AF2100 (Coolant / Antifreeze). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE | AF3055 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular | MV5050GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | BQA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AF3100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 719009 | 🇲🇽 MX | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE | 846439 | 🇲🇽 MX | HD Nitrite Free Extended Life Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular | AF2100 | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | PKP1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | PXA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | 1 GallonGlobal Lifetime | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFMAX | 🇲🇽 MX | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | ZXEL1 | 🇲🇽 MX | Dex-Cool Orange1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | PEP1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | OET European Extended Life Pink1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 877981 | 🇲🇽 MX | G30 Purple1 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.
13 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2012 Peugeot RCZ, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 1 other brand. 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, PEAK, PRESTONE 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 VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE 846439 is listed in this group.
The Premium section lists 4 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 3 options from VALVOLINE and PEAK — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE ZXEL1 is listed in this group.
Radiator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NISSENS | 636012 | 🇲🇽 MX | Brazed cooling fins | View on Amazon |
| NISSENS | 63606A | 🇲🇽 MX | Brazed cooling fins | View on Amazon |
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.
NISSENS supplies both parts for the 2012 Peugeot RCZ.
Listed part numbers: NISSENS 636012 and NISSENS 63606A.
Radiator Fan Assembly
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NISSENS | 850109 | 🇲🇽 MX | without Radiator Fan Shroud | 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: NISSENS 850109.
Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING | 893720 | 🇲🇽 MX | CYLINDER HEAD | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 2012 Peugeot RCZ — ELRING 893720.
Water Pump
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIERBURG | 707152030 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| PIERBURG | 704386100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Electric | 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 2012 Peugeot RCZ come from PIERBURG.
Listed part numbers: PIERBURG 707152030 and PIERBURG 704386100.
Water Pump Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 01206300 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| ELRING | 906420 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Peugeot RCZ, from AJUSA and ELRING.
This group includes AJUSA 01206300 and ELRING 906420.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2012 Peugeot RCZ
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 1.6L L4 Turbocharged 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 Radiator .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 2012 Peugeot RCZ?
Our catalog currently lists 21 cooling system parts for the 2012 Peugeot RCZ across 6 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2012 Peugeot RCZ?
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 2012 Peugeot RCZ 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 2012 Peugeot RCZ?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged 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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