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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Engine Oil Specifications

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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. 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.
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 + Recommended
 + * 5W-40
 + * 20W-50
 + * 10W-40
 + * 10W-30
 + * 5W-30
Nissan also 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.

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

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

22188.jpg