Coolant

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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.

Daily Care

• 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).

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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

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