Second Hand Nissan Note Dual Mass Flywheel

Only some Nissan Note variants were fitted with a dual mass flywheel — specifically, it is associated with certain diesel engine variants rather than the petrol models, which typically use a conventional single mass flywheel. If your Note is a petrol (for example with the HR16DE or CR14DE engine), it almost certainly does not have a dual mass flywheel at all. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm your exact engine code, then verify with the breaker whether a DMF applies to your specific variant.

The Nissan Note (E11 generation, 2006–2013) was offered in the UK with petrol engines such as the 1.4 CR14DE and 1.6 HR16DE, and a 1.5 dCi diesel sourced from Renault — the diesel variants are the ones most likely to be fitted with a dual mass flywheel. Petrol Note engines generally use a single mass flywheel, so if you have a petrol model you may actually be looking for a standard flywheel rather than a DMF. Confirm your engine code from the V5 and check with the breaker, as flywheel type can vary even within the diesel range depending on exact specification.

Both years fall within the first-generation Nissan Note (E11, produced 2006–2013), so there is a reasonable possibility of compatibility if the engine codes match — the engine code is the critical detail here, not the year alone. However, ancillary and mounting changes can occur mid-production even within the same generation, so you should confirm the specific part against your registration with the breaker rather than assume year-to-year compatibility. Supply your engine code and gearbox type when requesting a quote to give the breaker the best chance of matching correctly.

Trim level does not affect flywheel fitment — the DMF is determined by the engine code and gearbox type, not whether your Note is an Acenta, Tekna, Visia, or any other grade. The main thing to be aware of when buying from a breaker is that higher trims may have had different ancillary equipment, but the flywheel itself will be the same across trims sharing the same drivetrain. Focus on matching the engine code rather than the trim name when sourcing a used part.

The easiest way to check is to look up your engine code, which is printed on your V5C logbook or can be found via a VIN check — diesel Note engines (the 1.5 dCi) are the most likely candidates for a dual mass flywheel, while petrol engines typically use a conventional single mass flywheel. A mechanic can also confirm visually once the gearbox is accessible, or a breaker familiar with the Note range will be able to advise based on your registration. Getting this right before ordering is important, as DMFs and single mass flywheels are not interchangeable.

The second-generation Nissan Note (E12, introduced in the UK from around 2013) moved away from the diesel engine option that characterised the DMF-equipped variants of the E11 generation, and UK E12 models were predominantly offered with petrol engines. This means dual mass flywheels are far less relevant — and possibly not applicable at all — to the E12 Note sold in the UK. If your Note is a 2013-onwards model, confirm with the breaker whether your specific engine variant ever used a DMF before searching for one.