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The Radiator Coolant keeps the engine from overheating while protecting it from rust and corrosion. It also prevents it from freezing, so is sometimes called anti-freeze (antifreeze). Straight water can be used, but is subject to rust and to freezing, and non-distilled water can cause particle build up in the cooling system.
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Daily Care
1972 USA Owners manual (see page 25 for Daily Care information): |
- CAUTION: Do not check at gas-station, but only when radiator is cool to the touch
- Remove cap and if fluid level is more than 1 inch below opening, add Coolant. Do not fill to the top.
Overview
Fill the radiator with a distilled water in a 50/50 mix of coolant/antifreeze. If you live in freezing areas, check the coolant container for instructions (which may require a 30/70 mix in very cold areas).
Specifications
- Water capacity: 4.9 liter (5-3/16 US quart, 4-5/16 imperial qt)
Many of these brands listed below have changed names. Any modern antifreeze/coolant that is compatible with aluminum parts should be acceptable. The Datsun 1200 uses an aluminum head and water pump.
Antifreeze/Coolant for radiator
1972 USA Owners manual (see page 23 for Recommended Lubricants information): |
Recommended:
- Producing: Antifreeze coolant L.L.C. (Nissan "Long Life Coolant")
- Shell Shellzone
Acceptable:
- Chevron Atlas Perma Guard antifreeze
- ESSO Long Life Coolant
- ESSO Atlas Long Life Coolant RAD
- Mobile Permazone
- Sunoco Permanent Type
- Texaco Antifreeze Coolant
- Texaco Startex Antifreeze Coolant
Cold Weather
Coolant protects the engine cooling system from freezing. To enable faster starts and lessen wear in sub-freezing temperatures, consider installing a Block Heater.
Part Numbers
USA
SBNLL-C0001 COOLANT-NISSAN LONG LIFE 2 LITTER(0.4 SBNLL-C0002 COOLANT-NISSAN LONG LIFE 4 LITTER(0.8 SBNLL-C0003 COOLANT-NISSAN LONG LIFE 18LITTER(3.9 10125-62200 N.C.S. SEALER (1 CARTON-96