Engine Oil Specifications

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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): 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).

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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.

Recommended
* 5W-40
* 20W-50
* 10W-40
* 10W-30
* 5W-30

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