Datsun (Nissan) Z-types, S30/S130

Coolant capacity & service interval

Datsun (Nissan) Z-types, S30/S130 utilize coolant with a capacity range of 9,4 to 10,5 liters. Service intervals include checks at 5000 km and changes at 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
280ZX, S130 (1978-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
260Z, S30 (1973-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,4 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 40000 km
240Z, S30 (1969-1973)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,9 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 40000 km

Additional Notes

  • The Datsun (Nissan) 240Z carries a cooling system capacity of 9.9 liters, which represents the total volume of coolant the system holds when fully filled during a service or overhaul procedure.
  • The 260Z cooling system holds 9.4 liters, a slightly smaller capacity than the 240Z despite sharing the same S30 platform generation.
  • The 280ZX S130 has the largest cooling system capacity across all three variants at 10.5 liters, reflecting the increased displacement and associated thermal management demands of the later engine.
  • Both the 240Z and 260Z specifications include a coolant check interval of every 5,000 km under normal use conditions, in addition to the full change interval.
  • The 280ZX S130 specifications do not carry a separate check interval, listing only a change interval tied to both distance and time.
  • All three variants share a coolant change interval of 40,000 km under normal use conditions, indicating a consistent service cycle across the 1969-1983 model range.
  • The 280ZX S130 adds a 24-month time-based threshold alongside the 40,000 km distance interval, meaning a coolant change is due at whichever limit is reached first.
  • The shift from a distance-only change interval on the S30 variants to a combined distance-and-time interval on the S130 reflects a more conservative approach to coolant degradation accounting for calendar aging of the fluid.

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