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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

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-* Transmission Gear Oil: +* Transmission Gear Oil: APL-GL4
-* Differential Gear Oil: +* Differential Gear Oil: APL-GL5
-* Automatic Transmission Fluid: [[Automatic_Transmission#Fluid|ATF]]+* Automatic Transmission Fluid: Type DEXRON [[Automatic_Transmission#Fluid|ATF]]
* Multipurpose grease: For "lube and filter" job and other [[Lubrication]] uses * Multipurpose grease: For "lube and filter" job and other [[Lubrication]] uses
-* Brake Fluid:+* Brake Fluid: SAE J1703a (DOT 3, US [[FMVSS]] No. 116)
-* Clutch Fluid:+* Clutch Fluid: same as brake fluid
-* Antifreeze for radiator: [[Coolant]]+* Antifreeze for radiator: Ethylene Glycol base [[Coolant]]
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USA 1972 [[Owners manual]] (see page 24 for details): USA 1972 [[Owners manual]] (see page 24 for details):

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Gas Station Information

USA 1972 Owners manual (see page 43 for details):

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Opening the hood (bonnet): 21.jpg


  • Brake Cylinders: Fill to top line (do not fill to the top of the reservior)
  • Clutch Master Cylinder: Fill to top line (do not fill to the top of the reservior)
  • Radiator: Fill to 1 inch (2.5 mm) below filler cap with Coolant
    • With heater: 5-3/16 US quarts (4-15/16 Imperial qts) or 4.9 liter
    • W/o heater: 4-7/16 US quarts (3-11/16 Imperial qts)
  • Windshield washer tank (windscreen washer)

USA 1972 Owners manual (see page 25 for details):

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  • Engine Oil: Recommend Oil Viscosity Number varies by ambient temperature range of your climate.
    • Oil pan capacity: 2-7/8 US qts (2-3/8 Imp. qts) or 2.7 liter
    • Oil filter: 1-1/8 US pints (1 Imp. pint) or 0.54 liter
    • See Oil Specifications for more details.
  • Battery: fill each cell to about 0.2 inch (5 mm) above the plates. Most batteries have a fill indicator. Do not overfill.

USA 1972 Owners manual (see page 24 for details): 24.jpg

It is normal to add some engine oil between the 3,000 mile (5,000 km) oil changes.


  • Transmission Gear Oil: APL-GL4
  • Differential Gear Oil: APL-GL5
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid: Type DEXRON ATF
  • Multipurpose grease: For "lube and filter" job and other Lubrication uses
  • Brake Fluid: SAE J1703a (DOT 3, US FMVSS No. 116)
  • Clutch Fluid: same as brake fluid
  • Antifreeze for radiator: Ethylene Glycol base Coolant

USA 1972 Owners manual (see page 24 for details): 24.jpg

During freezing weather...


  • Petrol: 9 Imperial gallons
  • Gasoline: 10 US gallons
  • 87 R+M/2, or 90 RON equivalent. See Fuel Requirements

USA 1972 Owners manual (see page 22 for details): 22.jpg