Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe · 2.8-liter L28ET turbocharged inline-six

1983 Nissan Z 280ZX Turbo 2+2 Automatic

Nissan's 1983 factory model-variation material identifies this 280ZX body, engine, and transmission pairing for the U.S. market.

Exact 1983 Z reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1983 Datsun 280ZX, front left” by Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim: 280ZX Turbo
Body style: Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine: 2.8-liter L28ET turbocharged inline-six
Transmission: 3-speed automatic

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service topics: 5
Factory intervals: 4
Fitment-scoped: 5
Exact references: 1

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Engine oil and filter
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1983 · 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 — 1983 280ZX L6-2753cc 2.8L SOHC (L28E) factory normal-service schedule (preserved service-manual database) · Normal Service — recurring 7,500-mile rows · checked 2026-08-05
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1983 · 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 — 1983 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 2026-08-05
Engine air-filter element
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1983 · 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 — 1983 280ZX L6-2753cc 2.8L SOHC (L28E) factory normal-service schedule (preserved service-manual database) · Normal Service — 30,000-mile recurring replacement cadence · checked 2026-08-05
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1983 · 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 — 1983 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 2026-08-05
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: 1983 · 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 459, Nissan 1983 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row(s) · checked 2026-08-31
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B120
  Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
  Cataloged for the 1983 280ZX application shown; confirm the installed engine, component, and dimensions.
  Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 459, Nissan 1983 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI application row(s) — Lube — B120 · checked 2026-08-30
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- Validated equivalentBaldwin BF1105
  Qty. 1 · Fuel filter · catalog-listed
  Cataloged for the 1983 280ZX application shown; confirm the installed engine, component, and dimensions.
  Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 459, Nissan 1983 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI application row(s) — Fuel — BF1105 · checked 2026-08-30
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