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Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe · 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp)

1979 Nissan Z Datsun 280ZX Deluxe Five-speed Manual

Nissan's 1979 U.S. factory model-variation table separately identifies this body, grade, roof, and transmission combination.

1979 Datsun 280ZX (S130) — blue, front three-quarter view
Exact 1979 Z reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1979 Datsun 280ZX (S130) hatchback (25684001001)” by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Deluxe
Body style
Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp)
Transmission
5-speed manual

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 1979 Nissan Z Datsun 280ZX Deluxe Five-speed Manual. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
6
Factory intervals
5
Fitment-scoped
6
Exact references
1

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  • Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1979 · United States

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 6 months · Normal service; 3,000 miles / 3 months under the manual's severe-use conditions.

    Source: Datsun — 1979 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual pp. 53–55 — oil and filter replacement · checked

  • Fuel filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1979 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Datsun — 1979 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual pp. 53–55 — fuel-filter replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1979 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Datsun — 1979 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance table — engine coolant replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked

  • Engine air-filter element

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1979 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · Normal driving; service more often in dusty conditions.

    Source: Datsun — 1979 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance table — air-cleaner filter replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1979 · United States

    Published interval: 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / 12 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Datsun — 1979 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual pp. 53–55 — spark-plug replacement at 15,000 miles / 12 months · checked

  • Engine oil and fuel filters — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin B120 / BF1105

    This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not establish service intervals or a complete maintenance schedule.

    Applies to: 1979 · L28E · United States · The catalog table publishes the L28E application; confirm the engine and installed filters before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 710, Nissan 1979 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row(s) · checked

    Verified ordering references

Sources

  1. Nissan Motor Co. — 1979 Datsun 280ZX factory service manual model-variation table

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