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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Engine Oil Specifications

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1972 USA Owners manual (see pages 22-24 for oil information): 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/om1972/22.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/22.jpg] [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/23.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></td></tr></table><hr></blockquote>+<br>[http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972 http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_00_cover.jpg] [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/22.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_22.jpg] [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/23.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_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></td></tr></table><hr></blockquote>
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= Nissan A-Series = = Nissan A-Series =
-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.+The 10Ws are good down to freezing, per the owner's manual [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/24.jpg chart], while 5Ws and 10Ws are good for colder climates.
-And also they specified some single weights, but those have a limited temperature range.+Nissan also specified some single weights, but those have a limited temperature range.
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Datsun 1200 can use many engine oils including these modern blends:

* 10W-30
* 10W-40
* 20W-50

Factory Datsun 1200 Specifications

Reference: 1972 USA Owners manual original Specification:

* Multigrade: SD MIL-L-2104B
or
* Monograde: SD MIL-L-2104B

1972 USA Owners manual (see pages 22-24 for oil information):


th_00_cover.jpg th_22.jpg th_23.jpg

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).

Nissan A-Series

The 10Ws are good down to freezing, per the owner's manual chart, while 5Ws and 10Ws are good for colder climates.

Nissan also specified some single weights, but those have a limited temperature range.

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