Datsun (Nissan) Violet, 710/A10

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Datsun (Nissan) Violet, 710/A10 requires differential fluid with a capacity range of 1,1 to 1,3 liters. Service intervals include 1000 km, 10000 km, 40000 km/24 months, and 50000 km. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Violet 160J, A10 (1977-1981)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Violet 160J SSS, A10 (1977-1981)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • 140J, 710 (1973-1977)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Change 50000 km
  • 140J, 710 (1973-1977)
  • Rear
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • 160J, 710 (1973-1977)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Change 50000 km
  • 160J, 710 (1973-1977)
  • Rear
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • 160J SSS, 710 (1973-1977)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Change 50000 km
  • 160J SSS, 710 (1973-1977)
  • Rear
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Change 1000 km

Additional Notes

  • The Datsun (Nissan) Violet, 710/A10 rear differential fluid capacity differs between the two generations covered in the specifications. The 710-series variants — the 140J, 160J, and 160J SSS — all share a 1.3-liter capacity, while the A10-series 160J and 160J SSS carry a reduced capacity of 1.1 liters.
  • A 1.3-liter rear differential fill is consistent across all three 710 (1973-1977) trim levels, indicating no variation in differential unit size among the 140J, 160J, and 160J SSS configurations of that generation.
  • The A10-series (1977-1981) rear differential capacity of 1.1 liters represents a reduction of 0.2 liters compared to the 710-series figure, which reflects a difference in the physical size or design of the differential housing between the two platforms.
  • All three 710-series variants — the 140J, 160J, and 160J SSS — share an initial service interval of 1,000 km for the rear differential fluid. An initial service interval at such a low mileage is typically intended to flush out metal particles generated during the break-in period of new gear surfaces.
  • Following the initial 1,000 km service, the normal change interval for the 710-series rear differential fluid extends to 50,000 km across all three trim levels.
  • The A10-series specifications introduce a fluid level check at 10,000 km intervals, a maintenance step absent from the 710-series rows. A periodic check interval, separate from a full fluid change, is used to monitor for leaks or consumption between scheduled changes.
  • The A10-series normal change interval is set at 40,000 km or 24 months, whichever comes first. The addition of a time-based criterion of 24 months means the fluid is subject to replacement on a calendar basis regardless of distance traveled, a condition not present in the 710-series specifications.
  • No initial service interval row appears in the A10-series specifications, in contrast to the 710-series entries where a 1,000 km initial service is explicitly listed for each trim level.

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