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| - | The Datsun 1200's A12 engine uses a standard type oil pump. The oil should be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. | + | #REDIRECT [[Oil pump]] |
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| - | * Oil pressure indicator lamp: [[Wiring]] | + | |
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| - | == Oil Temperature == | + | |
| - | Also See: [[Oil Pump Coolers]] | + | |
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| - | The oil temperature is controlled by the engine coolant temperature. As long as the engine coolant ("water") does not overheat, neither will the oil. Only a very few high performance cars have a separate oil cooler. So this means: | + | |
| - | keep your coolant temp low, and your oil temp will be happy. | + | |
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| - | Count on the oil temp to be about 20 F degrees hotter. So here is a good street performance equation: | + | |
| - | * [[Thermostat]]: 180 F degrees | + | |
| - | * Oil temp will run about 200 F degrees | + | |
| - | At this temperature, the good quality regular oil (inexpensive) will perform as good as the expensive synthetics in a street car. It is high temps that ruin regular oil whereas the synthetic oil can take high temps OK. | + | |
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| - | Now if you are racing or towing there is more to talk about. | + | |
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| - | == Engine oil capacity == | + | |
| - | * Oil pan: 2-7/8 U.S. qts., 2-3/8 Imper. qts. (2.7 L) | + | |
| - | * Oil filter: 1-1/8 U.S. pints, 1 Imper. pint. (0.54 L) | + | |
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| - | Others: | + | |
| - | * A15 oil: 2.8 liter | + | |
| - | * A14 oil: 3.2 liter | + | |
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| - | == Oil Pressure == | + | |
| - | From the 1973 [[FSM|factory service manual]]: | + | |
| - | * Oil pressure at idle (650 RPM ): 13-17 psi | + | |
| - | * Regulator valve spring | + | |
| - | ** Free Length: 43.49 mm (1.71 inch) | + | |
| - | ** Pressured Length: 30.3 mm (1.19 inch) | + | |
| - | * Regulator opening pressure: 54-60 psi | + | |
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| - | * [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19998 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/19998.jpg] | + | |
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| - | == Oil Usage == | + | |
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| - | It is normal to add some oil between the oil changes. Usually a quart every 1,500 miles is OK. A quart every 500 miles indicates either a serious leak, or "oil burning" (bad rings) in the egine. | + | |
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| - | == Oil Specifications == | + | |
| - | Reference: 1972 USA [[Owners manual]] original Specification: | + | |
| - | * Multigrade: SD MIL-L-2104B | + | |
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| - | * Monograde: SD MIL-L-2104B | + | |
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| - | <blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td> | + | |
| - | 1972 USA Owners manual (see pages 22-24 for oil information): | + | |
| - | <br>[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/ http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/00_cover.jpg] http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/22.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/23.jpg<blockquote><hr>The recommended viscosity grade of lubricants...varies with temperature changes. The lubricants provided at the factory are intended for use at temperatures between 32 and 90 F (0 and 32 C).<hr></blockquote> | + | |
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| - | * 5W-40 | + | |
| - | * 20W-50 | + | |
| - | * 10W-40 | + | |
| - | * 10W-30 | + | |
| - | * 5W-30 | + | |
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| - | The 20Ws are good down to freezing, per the owner's manual [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/24.jpg chart], while 5Ws and 10Ws are good for colder climates. | + | |
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| - | And also they specified some single weights, but those have a limited temperature range. | + | |
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| - | == Nissan Competition Parts == | + | |
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5917 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/5917.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5927 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/5927.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6233 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6233.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8004 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8004.jpg] | + | |
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| - | LUBRICATION (A-SERIES) | + | |
| - | * 15010-25720 COMPETITION OIL PUMP Generates an oil pressure of over 100psi and does not self prime | + | |
| - | * 15010-M0821 COMPETITION OIL PUMP (FWD) Similar to 15010-25720 except unit is designed for FWD Datsuns with A-series engines | + | |
| - | * 11710-H5720 ALTERNATOR BRACKET For use on B210 and 210 models when installing 15010-25720 oil pump | + | |
| - | * 15025-25720 GASKET FOR COMPETITION OIL PUMP T= 0.10mm (Yellow) | + | |
| - | * 15025-25721 GASKET FOR COMPETITION OIL PUMP T=0.12mm (Blue) | + | |
| - | * 15025-25722 GASKET FOR COMPETITION OIL PUMP T = 0. 1 4mm (Green) | + | |
| - | * 15010-M0821 DRY SUMP OIL PUMP Similar to 115010-25720 | + | |
| - | except has additional fittings for dry sump system | + | |
| - | * 15025-H5720 GASKET FOR DRY SUMP OIL PUMP T = 0. 10mm (Yellow) | + | |
| - | * 15025-H5721 GASKET FOR DRY SUMP OIL PUMP T = 0. 1 2mm (Blue) | + | |
| - | * 15025-H5722 GASKET FOR DRY SUMP OIL PUMP T = 0. 14mm (Green) | + | |
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| - | [[Category:Engine Lubrication System]] | + | |
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