Nissan Pulsar Sump Replacement Parts

The engine code is the single most important detail for sump fitment on the Pulsar — it determines the exact block dimensions and sump profile, overriding the model year or trim level. You'll find the engine code on your V5C logbook or through a VIN check. Give this code directly to the breaker when requesting a quote, and they can confirm the sump matches your unit. Never rely on year and fuel type alone.

The Nissan Pulsar was sold in the UK from 2014 to 2018 as a single generation, but there were mid-production running changes across that span. If both cars share the same engine code, a sump is very likely compatible, but confirm with the breaker against your specific registration before buying, as ancillary and mounting details can change during a production run. Matching the engine code gives you the strongest starting point.

Trim level — whether Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, or Tekna — has no bearing on sump fitment whatsoever, as the sump follows the engine, not the badge or equipment level. A sump from a Visia will fit a Tekna provided both cars carry the same engine code and fuel type. You may receive a sump with minor cosmetic differences in finish or a different sensor bung arrangement, so confirm those details with the breaker. What matters is the engine code matching exactly.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly — a petrol engine sump and a diesel engine sump are not interchangeable even if the cars are the same year and trim. The petrol and diesel units in the Pulsar are entirely different engines with different blocks and sump profiles. Always specify petrol or diesel when contacting a breaker, alongside the engine code for certainty.

The gearbox type does not directly affect the engine sump itself, as the sump sits on the bottom of the engine block rather than the gearbox. However, confirm with the breaker that no combined or integrated oil-pan arrangement applies to your specific engine code, as this can occasionally vary. The engine code remains the key matching detail for the sump regardless of gearbox type.

Give the breaker your full engine code (from the V5C or a VIN check), fuel type, and model year, and ask them to verify against their donor vehicle before dispatch. Engine code matching above everything else gives you the best chance of a correct fit, but ancillary details such as oil-level sensor positions or mounting bracket arrangements can change mid-production, so always confirm these points directly with the breaker against your registration. No used part purchase can be guaranteed to fit until verified.