Potential SMOD radiator?
Potential SMOD radiator?
I just purchased a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and I would like to know if the radiator is one of the models with a potential leak. The model number is 214609CA0E it's made in USA. I'll attach a picture of it.
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Re: Potential SMOD radiator?
Welcome aboard!
Don't think the model number will help, but there's a far simpler solution: Just swap in an aftermarket radiator.
https://www.amazon.com/Radiator-2006-Ni ... B07GZF753H
While the failure rate on these has been well-documented, there's no sense tempting fate (and your radiator is past-due for replacement if it's original).
Don't think the model number will help, but there's a far simpler solution: Just swap in an aftermarket radiator.
https://www.amazon.com/Radiator-2006-Ni ... B07GZF753H
While the failure rate on these has been well-documented, there's no sense tempting fate (and your radiator is past-due for replacement if it's original).
Re: Potential SMOD radiator?
It's definitely not the factory radiator if you research the model number this radiator model wasnt manufactured until 2015. It is a Nissan one but it's a fairly new one I was just wondering if anyone else knows anything about this specific model.AZhitman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:41 pmWelcome aboard!
Don't think the model number will help, but there's a far simpler solution: Just swap in an aftermarket radiator.
https://www.amazon.com/Radiator-2006-Ni ... B07GZF753H
While the failure rate on these has been well-documented, there's no sense tempting fate (and your radiator is past-due for replacement if it's original).
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Re: Potential SMOD radiator?
From numerous post I have seen, like the following, the 214609CAOE is an improved model without the potential SMOD issue.
https://www.clubfrontier.org/threads/tr ... 47/page-27
https://www.clubfrontier.org/threads/tr ... 47/page-27
Re: Potential SMOD radiator?
A Nissan part number radiator made on or after model year 2011 is not considered susceptible to SMOD.Dogred08 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:28 pmIt's definitely not the factory radiator if you research the model number this radiator model wasnt manufactured until 2015. It is a Nissan one but it's a fairly new one I was just wondering if anyone else knows anything about this specific model.AZhitman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:41 pmWelcome aboard!
Don't think the model number will help, but there's a far simpler solution: Just swap in an aftermarket radiator.
https://www.amazon.com/Radiator-2006-Ni ... B07GZF753H
While the failure rate on these has been well-documented, there's no sense tempting fate (and your radiator is past-due for replacement if it's original).
Looks like previous owner did the preventative maintenance for you.
Re: Potential SMOD radiator?
double post.
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