1985 Nissan Z 300ZX 2+2 Manual

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim: 300ZX
Body style: Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine: 3.0-liter VG30E naturally aspirated V6
Transmission: 5-speed manual

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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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: 1985 · 3.0L VG30E V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated engine; turbocharged models and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.
Published interval: 7,500 mi · Normal service.
Source: Nissan/Datsun — 1985 300ZX V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) 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: 1985 · 3.0L VG30E V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated engine; turbocharged models and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.
Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval.
Source: Nissan/Datsun — 1985 300ZX V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) 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: 1985 · 3.0L VG30E V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated engine; turbocharged models and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.
Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval.
Source: Nissan/Datsun — 1985 300ZX V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) 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: 1985 · 3.0L VG30E V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated engine; turbocharged models and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.
Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval.
Source: Nissan/Datsun — 1985 300ZX V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) factory normal-service schedule (preserved service-manual database) · Normal Service — 30,000-mile initial replacement and repeating rows · checked 2026-08-05
Camshaft timing belt
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1985 · 3.0L VG30E V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated engine; turbocharged models and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.
Published interval: 60,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval for the cited engine.
Source: Nissan/Datsun — 1985 300ZX V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) factory normal-service schedule (preserved service-manual database) · Normal Service — 60,000-mile timing-belt replacement row · checked 2026-08-05
Engine oil, air, and fuel filters — catalog fitment
Exact reference available
Baldwin B113 / PA2121 / BF1104
This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not establish service intervals or a complete maintenance schedule.
Applies to: 1985 · VG30E, VG30ET · United States · Confirm the VG30E or VG30ET engine and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 459, Nissan 1985 300ZX VG30E/VG30ET rows · checked 2026-08-30
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B113
  Qty. 1 · Spin-on engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
  Cataloged for the 1985 300ZX both VG30E and VG30ET rows; confirm the engine, installed component, and dimensions.
  Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 459, Nissan 1985 300ZX VG30E/VG30ET rows — Lube — B113 · checked 2026-08-30
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- Validated equivalentBaldwin PA2121
  Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
  Cataloged for the 1985 300ZX both VG30E and VG30ET rows; confirm the engine, installed component, and dimensions.
  Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 459, Nissan 1985 300ZX VG30E/VG30ET rows — Air — PA2121 · checked 2026-08-30
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- Validated equivalentBaldwin BF1104
  Qty. 1 · Fuel filter · catalog-listed
  Cataloged for the 1985 300ZX both VG30E and VG30ET rows; confirm the engine, installed component, and dimensions.
  Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 459, Nissan 1985 300ZX VG30E/VG30ET rows — Fuel — BF1104 · checked 2026-08-30
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