Second Hand Nissan Note Radiator

The Nissan Note ran in two main UK generations: the first-generation E11 from 2006 to 2013, and the second-generation E12 from 2013 onwards. These generations used different engines, bodyshells, and cooling systems, so a radiator from the E11 generation will not cross over to an E12 and vice versa. When searching for a used radiator, tell the breaker your generation or simply supply your registration so they can confirm the exact unit.

Both 2008 and 2012 Nissan Notes fall within the first-generation E11 (2006–2013), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but fitment is driven primarily by engine code rather than year alone. The E11 was offered with more than one engine variant, and cooling capacity or pipe routing can differ between them, so match on engine code first. Supply your engine code – found on your V5 or a VIN check – when contacting a breaker to be sure.

This question spans the generation boundary: 2013 can be either a late E11 or an early E12, while 2014 is firmly second-generation E12. The two generations use fundamentally different engines and cooling arrangements, making a straight swap across that boundary unlikely. Confirm your exact generation with the breaker against your registration before purchasing, as the overlap year makes this particularly easy to get wrong.

No, trim level does not affect radiator fitment on the Nissan Note – Visia, Acenta, and Tekna are differentiated by equipment and interior finish, not by engine or cooling system changes. The radiator follows the engine code and gearbox type, not the badge on the tailgate. You may find cosmetic differences around the front end (grille surround, lower bumper trim) between trim levels, but the radiator core itself is unaffected, so do not pay extra for a Tekna-sourced unit if the engine codes match.

Yes, fuel type matters because the diesel-engined Note (the 1.5 dCi) may have different cooling requirements and additional connections compared with the petrol variants (1.2, 1.4, and 1.6 petrol engines depending on generation). A radiator pulled from a petrol Note is not a guaranteed fit on a diesel car, and the reverse applies too. Always tell the breaker both your fuel type and your engine code to ensure the correct unit is supplied.

It can do, yes – automatic gearboxes on the Nissan Note sometimes use the radiator to cool transmission fluid via an integrated transmission oil cooler, which means the radiator may have additional connections not present on a manual-gearbox car. Fitting a manual-car radiator to an automatic Note could mean losing transmission cooling, which is a serious concern. Make sure you tell the breaker you have an automatic so they can match the correct radiator spec to your car.