The 1974 Datsun Pickup has 19 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 6 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1974 Datsun Pickup, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. 18 parts of the 19 listed are Coolant / Antifreeze (14 parts), Radiator Cap (2 parts) and Water Pump (2 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1974 Datsun Pickup.
The most listed brands for 1974 Datsun Pickup cooling system parts are PEAK (7 parts), PRESTONE (5 parts) and MOTORAD (3 parts), plus 3 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
3 parts on this 1974 Datsun Pickup page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including FVP MV5050GAL (Coolant / Antifreeze) and PRESTONE AF3100 (Coolant / Antifreeze). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE | AF3055 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular | MV5050GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular | AF3100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | BQA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 719009 | 🇲🇽 MX | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE | AFC12100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular | AF2100 | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | PKP1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | PXA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFMAX | 🇲🇽 MX | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK | BMA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Blue Mountain Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | RUA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | FFA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Full Force Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | SEP1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Sierra Conventional Green Concentrate Low Toxic Option1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.
14 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1974 Datsun Pickup come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.
In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.
The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.
In the Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.
In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.
In the Standard Replacement grade, PEAK supplies 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is PEAK BMA1GAL.
Cooling System Tester Adapter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD | 3003 | 🇲🇽 MX | StandardIncluded In Tester Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system.
This group shows a single part: MOTORAD 3003.
Radiator Cap
Locking Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD | ST13 | 🇲🇽 MX | Safety Lever | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD | T13 | 🇲🇽 MX | Standard | View on Amazon |
This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.
2 Radiator Cap parts for the 1974 Datsun Pickup come from MOTORAD.
In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOTORAD ST13.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD T13.
This group includes MOTORAD ST13 and MOTORAD T13.
Water Pump
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP | US9009 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| US MOTOR WORKS | US9009 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off.
2 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1974 Datsun Pickup, from FVP and US MOTOR WORKS.
This group includes FVP US9009 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 1974 Datsun Pickup
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Confirm you have the 1.6L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Radiator Cap .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 1974 Datsun Pickup?
Our catalog currently lists 19 cooling system parts for the 1974 Datsun Pickup across 4 subcategories and 6 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 1974 Datsun Pickup?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1974 Datsun Pickup was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1974 Datsun Pickup?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L L4 engine. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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