CSF 3196 Radiator

CSF 3196 Radiator for Nissan and Suzuki

The CSF 3196 is an OE-style radiator built with a plastic tank and aluminum core for direct replacement cooling performance. It is engineered for select Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra, and Suzuki Equator applications with down-flow construction and factory-style hose connections.

Key Features

• 1-row radiator design with a 1 1/4 in. core thickness
• Aluminum core with OEM-style plastic tanks
• Down-flow configuration for factory-style cooling layout
• Inlet: 1 3/8 in. right; outlet: 1 3/8 in. left
• Integrated high-efficiency concentric oil cooler, 16 3/4 in.
• Cap not included; CSF cap number 4503
• Part number 3196 for catalog and fitment reference

Product Details

CSF designs and manufactures radiators to high-performance standards using lab validation and wind-tunnel testing for cooling performance verification. The 3196 follows an OE-style plastic tank and aluminum core layout, making it a direct-fit cooling replacement for 2005-2018 Nissan Frontier, 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder, 2005-2012 Nissan Xterra, 2013-2015 Nissan Xterra, and 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator applications. If you are replacing a worn radiator on a Nissan Frontier or Nissan Xterra, CSF 3196 provides the factory-style dimensions and connection points needed for a clean installation.

CSF’s product line covers a wide range of radiator applications across major vehicle platforms, and this part number reflects that OE-focused approach. This part cross-references Spectra Premium CU2807 and APDI 8012807 for the same application.

What This Radiator Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from cracked or aged plastic tanks
• Overheating caused by restricted or inefficient heat transfer
• Damaged inlet or outlet necks
• Oil cooler-related radiator replacement needs
• Restoration of factory-style cooling system fitment

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose orientation before installation: inlet is on the right and outlet is on the left. Confirm the vehicle uses the listed OE-style radiator layout and mini 16 psi cap note where applicable. Inspect hoses, clamps, and the cooling fan system during replacement, and flush the cooling system before installing the new radiator. Use the specified cap number 4503 only if the application calls for it.

Quality Assurance

CSF manufactures radiators in ISO/TSO-certified facilities and validates cooling performance through engineering and testing methods used across its radiator catalog. The brand has supplied radiators worldwide for more than 50 years and has produced over 30 million units.