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

1982 Nissan Z 280ZX Manual


Nissan's 1982 factory model-variation material identifies this 280ZX body, engine, and transmission pairing for the U.S. market.

1982 Datsun 280ZX (S130) — brown, front three-quarter view
Exact 1982 Z reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1982 Datsun 280ZX (S130) hatchback (24457079133)” by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
280ZX
Body style
Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six
Transmission
5-speed manual

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1982 Nissan Z: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
Current car280ZX Manual2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six5-speed manualTwo-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
280ZX Automatic2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six3-speed automaticTwo-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
280ZX Turbo Manual2.8-liter L28ET turbocharged inline-sixBorg-Warner T-5 5-speed manualTwo-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
280ZX Turbo Automatic2.8-liter L28ET turbocharged inline-six3-speed automaticTwo-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
280ZX 2+2 Manual2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six5-speed manualFour-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
280ZX 2+2 Automatic2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six3-speed automaticFour-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
280ZX Turbo 2+2 Manual2.8-liter L28ET turbocharged inline-sixBorg-Warner T-5 5-speed manualFour-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
280ZX Turbo 2+2 Automatic2.8-liter L28ET turbocharged inline-six3-speed automaticFour-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

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Service topics
5
Scheduled topics
4
Applicability stated
5
Exact references
1

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  • Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1982 · 2.8L L28E inline-six · United States · This recovered schedule is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated engine; turbocharged models are not claimed.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi · Normal service.

    Source: Nissan/Datsun — 1982 280ZX L6-2753cc 2.8L SOHC (L28E) factory normal-service schedule (preserved service-manual database) · Normal Service — recurring 7,500-mile rows · checked

  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1982 · 2.8L L28E inline-six · United States · This recovered schedule is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated engine; turbocharged models are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: Nissan/Datsun — 1982 280ZX L6-2753cc 2.8L SOHC (L28E) factory normal-service schedule (preserved service-manual database) · Normal Service — 30,000-mile replacement row and repeating rows · checked

  • Engine air-filter elementView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air-filter element

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1982 · 2.8L L28E inline-six · United States · This recovered schedule is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated engine; turbocharged models are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: Nissan/Datsun — 1982 280ZX L6-2753cc 2.8L SOHC (L28E) factory normal-service schedule (preserved service-manual database) · Normal Service — 30,000-mile recurring replacement cadence · checked

  • Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1982 · 2.8L L28E inline-six · United States · This recovered schedule is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated engine; turbocharged models are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: Nissan/Datsun — 1982 280ZX L6-2753cc 2.8L SOHC (L28E) factory normal-service schedule (preserved service-manual database) · Normal Service — 30,000-mile initial replacement and repeating rows · checked

  • Engine oil and fuel filters — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources

    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: 1982 · L28E, L28ET · United States · The catalog table publishes the L28E and L28ET applications; confirm the engine and installed filters before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 460, Nissan 1982 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row(s) · checked

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Sources

  1. Nissan Motor Co. — preserved factory service manuals and model-variation tables
  2. Datsun/Nissan — preserved U.S. factory sales-brochure collection

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