Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe · 2.4-liter L24 carbureted inline-six
1972 Nissan Z Datsun 240Z Automatic
The U.S. 1972 240Z remained a two-seat coupe, offered with the standard four-speed manual or optional three-speed automatic; the non-U.S. five-speed is excluded.
Photo: “1972 Datsun 240-Z, front right (2022 Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise)” by MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- 240Z
- Body style
- Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
- Engine
- 2.4-liter L24 carbureted inline-six
- Transmission
- 3-speed automatic
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Compare 2 related configurations — current car marked
| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datsun 240Z Manual | 2.4-liter L24 carbureted inline-six | 4-speed manual | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Current carDatsun 240Z Automatic | 2.4-liter L24 carbureted inline-six | 3-speed automatic | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
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Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1972 Nissan Z Datsun 240Z Automatic. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 2
- Scheduled topics
- 1
- Applicability stated
- 2
- Exact references
- 1
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Positive crankcase ventilation valveView intervals, applicability and sources
Positive crankcase ventilation valve
Sourced interval available
Source: Datsun — 1972 240Z U.S. owner's manual, air-pollution-control maintenance · Owner's manual p. 33 — PCV-valve replacement and inspection paragraph · checked
Engine oil and fuel filters — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and fuel filters — catalog fitment
Exact reference available
Baldwin B120 / Baldwin BF928
This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not establish service intervals or a complete maintenance schedule.
Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 710, Nissan 1972 240Z 6-2393cc (2.4L) Carb. row · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B120
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 1972 U.S. 240Z L24 application; confirm the installed L24 engine, component, and dimensions.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 710, Nissan 1972 240Z 6-2393cc (2.4L) Carb. row — Lube — B120 · checked
Search this part on Amazon - Validated equivalentBaldwin BF928
Qty. 1 · Inline fuel filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 1972 U.S. 240Z L24 application; confirm the installed L24 engine, component, and dimensions.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 710, Nissan 1972 240Z 6-2393cc (2.4L) Carb. row — Fuel — BF928 · checked
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