I would like to buy a new, Nissan manufactured or as close to original equipment, radiator for my wife's 2010 Maxima.

I looked on Rock Auto, who I have had good success with in the past, and they carry quite a few including Denso. Is Denso identical/same as the factory radiator?

She is having transmission issues (whining CVT) when it gets hot. The car had been in an accident and the radiator was replaced. I am thinking the correct radiator may solve the issue.

 

Nissan has a Value Advantage parts line now. Can get a radiator for right at $200 from Nissan

 

Thanks for the information. I will call my local dealer today and ask about it.

 

Try nissanpartsdeal also. They have good pricing.

 

http://www.courtesyparts.com/auto-pa...omponents-scat

 

Thanks everyone for your input. I ended up purchasing a Nissan Value Advantage radiator for it and installing but the problem persisted.

Even though the CVT fluid was only six months old, I decided that I might give a different brand a try. Six months ago, I had a local shop, where I have a friend, do the work and asked for them to flush and fill it. They ended up doing a dump and fill using Valvoline fluid which they said they worked well for them. It was disappointing as I really wanted them to flush it and the problem seems to have gotten worse.

This last weekend I did another dump and fill, which removed a little over a gallon, using Amsoil CVT fluid and made sure the level was correct after things warmed up a little. So far it would seem that took care of the issue as she has driven the car for two 40 mile drives with the air on and the outside temperature in the mid 90s, and has not seen the issue come back.

 

Koyorad