Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe · 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six
1978 Nissan Z Datsun 280Z Automatic
The U.S. brochure and CARB certification records identify the 1978 two-seat 280Z with this transmission choice.
Photo: “1978-1981 Nissan Fairlady 280 Z-T” by TTTNIS / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- 280Z
- Body style
- Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
- Engine
- 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six
- Transmission
- 3-speed automatic
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| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datsun 280Z Four-speed Manual | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six | 4-speed manual | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280Z Five-speed Manual | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six | 5-speed manual | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Current carDatsun 280Z Automatic | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six | 3-speed automatic | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280Z 2+2 Four-speed Manual | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six | 4-speed manual | Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280Z 2+2 Five-speed Manual | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six | 5-speed manual | Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280Z 2+2 Automatic | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six | 3-speed automatic | Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
Configuration-specific ownership
Maintenance for this exact configuration
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Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1978 Nissan Z Datsun 280Z Automatic. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 5
- Scheduled topics
- 5
- Applicability stated
- 5
- Exact references
- 3
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Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and filter
Exact reference available
Source: Datsun — 1978 280Z U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual pp. 59–62 — oil and filter replacement at 7,500 miles / 6 months · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B120
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 1978 U.S. 280Z L28E application; confirm the installed engine, component, and dimensions.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 710, Nissan 1978 280Z 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row — Lube — B120 · checked
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Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
Source: Datsun — 1978 280Z U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance instructions — coolant replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked
Fuel filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Fuel filter
Exact reference available
Source: Datsun — 1978 280Z U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance instructions — fuel-filter replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin BF1105
Qty. 1 · Fuel filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 1978 U.S. 280Z L28E application; confirm the installed engine, component, and dimensions.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 710, Nissan 1978 280Z 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row — Fuel — BF1105 · checked
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Engine air-filter elementView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air-filter element
Exact reference available
Source: Datsun — 1978 280Z U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance instructions — air-cleaner replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin PA2121
Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 1978 U.S. 280Z L28E application; confirm the installed engine, component, and dimensions.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 710, Nissan 1978 280Z 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row — Air — PA2121 · checked
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Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Source: Datsun — 1978 280Z U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance instructions — spark-plug replacement at 15,000 miles / 12 months · checked
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