Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe · 2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six

1974 Nissan Z Datsun 260Z Automatic


The U.S. 1974 260Z brochure identifies the two-seat body with this transmission choice.

1974 Datsun 260Z (S30) — yellow, front three-quarter view
Exact 1974 Z reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1974 Datsun 260Z” by Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
260Z
Body style
Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six
Transmission
3-speed automatic

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1974 Nissan Z: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
Datsun 260Z Four-speed Manual2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six4-speed manualTwo-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Current carDatsun 260Z Automatic2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six3-speed automaticTwo-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Datsun 260Z 2+2 Four-speed Manual2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six4-speed manualFour-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Datsun 260Z 2+2 Automatic2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six3-speed automaticFour-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

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Exact references
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  • Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil and filter

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 1974 · 2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six · United States

    Published interval: 4,000 mi / 6,400 km / 4 months · Whichever comes first; service more frequently under the manual's severe-use conditions.

    Source: Datsun — 1974 260Z U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance instructions — first service, then 4,000 miles / 4 months · checked

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  • Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine coolant

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    Applies to: 1974 · 2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six · United States

    Published interval: 24,000 mi / 38,000 km / 24 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Datsun — 1974 260Z U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance instructions — coolant replacement at 24,000 miles / 24 months · checked

  • Fuel filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Fuel filter

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    Applies to: 1974 · 2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six · United States

    Published interval: 24,000 mi / 38,000 km / 24 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Datsun — 1974 260Z U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance instructions — fuel-filter replacement at 24,000 miles / 24 months · checked

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  • Engine air-filter elementView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air-filter element

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1974 · 2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six · United States

    Published interval: 24,000 mi / 38,000 km / 24 months · Normal driving; service more often in dusty conditions.

    Source: Datsun — 1974 260Z U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance instructions — air-cleaner replacement at 24,000 miles / 24 months · checked

  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1974 · 2.6-liter L26 carbureted inline-six · United States

    Published interval: 12,000 mi / 19,000 km / 12 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Datsun — 1974 260Z U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance instructions — spark-plug replacement at 12,000 miles / 12 months · checked

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Sources

  1. Datsun — 1974 260Z and 260Z 2+2 brochure record

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