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| + | [[Category:Engine Lubrication System]] | ||
| + | Datsun 1200 can use many engine oils including these modern blends: | ||
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| + | * 10W-30 | ||
| + | * 10W-40 | ||
| + | * 20W-50 | ||
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| + | = Factory Datsun 1200 Specifications = | ||
| Reference: 1972 USA [[Owners manual]] original Specification: | Reference: 1972 USA [[Owners manual]] original Specification: | ||
| - | * Multigrade: SD MIL-L-2104B | + | * Multigrade: SD MIL-L-2104B |
| - | or | + | or |
| - | * Monograde: SD MIL-L-2104B | + | * Monograde: SD MIL-L-2104B |
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| - | * 5W-40 | + | = Nissan A-Series = |
| - | * 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 06:22, 8 October 2012
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).
Nissan A-Series
The 20Ws are good down to freezing, per the owner's manual chart, while 5Ws and 10Ws are good for colder climates.
And also they specified some single weights, but those have a limited temperature range.
