Datsun (Nissan) Violet, 710/A10

Coolant capacity & service interval

Datsun (Nissan) Violet, 710/A10 uses coolant with a capacity range of 6,5 to 7 liters. Service intervals require a change every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Violet 160J, A10 (1977-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Violet 160J SSS, A10 (1977-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
140J, 710 (1973-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
160J, 710 (1973-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
160J SSS, 710 (1973-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Datsun (Nissan) Violet, 710/A10 cooling system capacity splits across two distinct values depending on the generation: 6.5 liters for all 710 variants from 1973-1977, and 7 liters for all A10 Violet variants from 1977-1981.
  • The 0.5-liter increase in coolant capacity between the 710 and A10 generations reflects a modest expansion of the cooling circuit, which typically accompanies changes in engine bay layout, radiator sizing, or block design between model generations.
  • All three 710 variants — the 140J, 160J, and 160J SSS — share an identical cooling system capacity of 6.5 liters, indicating no meaningful difference in cooling circuit volume across those trim levels for 1973-1977.
  • The 160J SSS and 160J trims carry over into the A10 generation with the same 7-liter capacity as each other, meaning the SSS performance trim does not require a larger cooling volume than the standard 160J in the A10 series.
  • The service interval across all five configurations is uniform at 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. The dual-trigger format means a vehicle driven infrequently could still reach the time-based threshold before the distance threshold.
  • A 40,000 km coolant change interval was a fairly standard specification for vehicles of the 1970s and early 1980s, reflecting the performance characteristics of conventional ethylene glycol coolants available at the time rather than the extended-life formulations used in later decades.
  • All specifications are designated for normal use conditions only, meaning the 40,000 km / 24-month interval applies to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty cycles such as extreme temperatures, towing, or stop-and-go urban driving.

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