Used Nissan Primera Sump

The P12 generation ran from 2002 to 2007 in the UK, with a facelift arriving around 2004. Sump fitment within the P12 generation is driven by engine code rather than the year alone, so an early and late P12 can share a sump if they share the same engine code. Whether a specific sump crosses the pre-facelift to post-facelift boundary cleanly is worth confirming with the breaker against your registration, as ancillary or mounting details can change mid-production.

The P11 ran from 1996 to 2002 and the P12 from 2002 to 2007, and these are distinct generations with different engine families, so a P11 sump is very unlikely to suit a P12. Fitment across a generation boundary like P11 to P12 is not something to assume — always confirm with the breaker using your registration or engine code. Supplying your engine code from the V5 or a VIN check is the single most useful detail you can give.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly — the petrol and diesel engines in the Primera are entirely different units with different sumps, so you must match on fuel type. Beyond that, the engine code is the most reliable guide, as there were several petrol variants across the P11 and P12 generations. Quote your engine code to the breaker rather than just saying petrol or diesel.

Trim level does not affect sump fitment — the sump follows the engine, not the badge, so an S, SE, or SVE with the same engine code will use the same sump. You may receive a sump from a lower or higher trim car and it will be mechanically identical if the engine code matches. The only differences between trim levels relevant to a used part purchase are cosmetic ones, which have no bearing on the sump.

On most applications the engine sump itself is separate from the gearbox, but gearbox type can occasionally influence sump shape or the position of the sump pan on certain configurations, so it is worth mentioning to the breaker whether you have a manual or automatic. The engine code remains the primary detail to supply, but noting your gearbox type gives the breaker a complete picture. Confirm the specific part against your registration before purchasing.

Engine code match is the key fitment factor, and a sump from a higher-mileage car with the same code is mechanically compatible in terms of fit. Condition is a separate matter — inspect or ask the breaker about corrosion, thread damage to the drain plug, and whether the gasket face is clean. A reputable breaker should be able to describe the condition before you commit.