Used Nissan 370Z Oil Cooler

Yes, the 370Z's VQ37VHR 3.7-litre V6 engine does have an oil cooler fitted as standard, so this is a genuine part to source from a breaker. It forms part of the engine's thermal management system and is worth replacing if the original is damaged or leaking. When sourcing used, make sure the breaker confirms the part matches your engine code, as this is the most reliable fitment identifier.

The 370Z was produced from 2009 through to 2021 as a single generation, and the VQ37VHR engine ran throughout that entire production run without a fundamental change to the engine code. In principle, oil coolers from across the range are likely to be compatible, but there were running production changes during that period, so you should confirm with the breaker that the part from the donor vehicle matches your registration before buying. Supplying your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check will give the breaker the best chance of confirming a match.

Trim level does not affect oil cooler fitment on the 370Z — what matters is the engine code, and all UK 370Z variants used the same VQ37VHR 3.7-litre V6 regardless of trim designation. The oil cooler is a mechanical component tied to the engine, not to trim or equipment level, so a part pulled from a higher or lower-spec car is equally relevant. Just confirm the engine code matches and let the breaker verify against your registration.

The engine oil cooler itself is part of the engine assembly rather than the gearbox, so gearbox type — whether six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic — should not affect fitment of the engine oil cooler. However, if you are sourcing a transmission oil cooler specifically, that is a different component and gearbox type would then be very relevant. Be clear with the breaker about whether you need the engine oil cooler or a gearbox-specific cooler to make sure you get the right part.

The Roadster and coupe both use the same VQ37VHR engine, so the engine oil cooler is mechanically the same regardless of body style. Fitment is driven by the engine code, not the body, so a cooler from a coupe donor car is equally worth asking about. Confirm the engine code with the breaker against your registration to be sure, as mounting or ancillary details can vary with production date.

The single most useful thing you can give a breaker is your engine code, which you can find on your V5 logbook or by running a VIN check — for the 370Z this should be the VQ37VHR, but quoting it directly avoids any doubt. Year of manufacture is also helpful as a secondary check, since ancillary fittings and mounting details can change across a long production run. Always ask the breaker to confirm fitment against your registration before purchasing a used part.