does anyone know if the radiator is covered under nissan's 60 month/60k powertrain warranty?

 

why don't you just buy a koyo for like $500?

 

cuz when moneys tight id rather get it fixed under warranty... so does anyone know if the radiator is covered?

 

Doubtful... Powertrain would include the engine and transmission only really. The rad isn't part of either of those.

Why don't you call the dealership and ask though.

 

Better than that, why not look in the warranty book that came with the car. It's also available online at the Nissan website.

Here's the section from the manual

■ POWERTRAIN COVERAGE
• The Powertrain coverage period is 60 months or 60,000
miles, whichever comes first.
• This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct
defects in materials or workmanship.
• Powertrain coverage applies to components listed below,
supplied by Nissan except for those items listed
under the caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED”.
ENGINE
Cylinder heads and block and all internal parts, rocker
covers and oil pan, valve train and front cover, timing chain
and tensioner, oil pump, water pump and fuel pump, fuel
injectors, intake and exhaust manifolds and supercharger,
flywheel, seals, and gaskets.
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE
Case and all internal parts, torque converter and converter
housing, automatic transmission control module, transfer
case and all internal parts, seals and gaskets, clutch cover
and housing, and electronic transmission controls.
DRIVETRAIN
Drive shafts, final drive housing and all internal parts,
propeller shafts, universal joints, bearings, seals and gaskets.

As you can see, it's mainly the internals of the engine and transmission and drivetrain. All the external parts like radiator, exhaust pipe, muffler are not covered.

 

Don't know how the radiator could possibly be part of the powertrain. The powertrain goes from the thing that makes the power (motor) to the thing that delivers it (rear axle).