The 1982 Datsun Pickup has 29 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 6 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1982 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. Most of the listed parts are Coolant / Antifreeze (17 parts), Thermostat (7 parts) and Radiator Cap (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 1982 Datsun Pickup came with a single engine, the 1.6L L4, and every part is verified against it.
6 brands supply cooling system parts for the 1982 Datsun Pickup, led by MOTORAD (10 parts), PEAK (7 parts) and PRESTONE (5 parts), plus 3 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Premium and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1982 Datsun Pickup. 6 parts have it, including FVP MV5050GAL (Coolant / Antifreeze) and MOTORAD 2041180 (Thermostat). Each part number opens a page with 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 |
| PEAK | BQA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AF3100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | 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 |
| VALVOLINE | 841943 | 🇲🇽 MX | Heavy Duty Pink Fully Formulated1 Gallon | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | 675130 | 🇲🇽 MX | Asian Vehicle Red1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular | 861398 | 🇲🇽 MX | Asian Vehicle Blue1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| 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.
17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 1982 Datsun Pickup, from PEAK, PRESTONE, VALVOLINE and 1 other brand. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.
The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.
The Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from PRESTONE and VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.
The Premium section lists 4 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from PEAK and VALVOLINE — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE 675130 is listed in this group.
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.
One part is listed for the 1982 Datsun Pickup — 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.
MOTORAD supplies both parts for the 1982 Datsun Pickup.
The Locking Replacement section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOTORAD ST13 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD T13 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: MOTORAD ST13 and MOTORAD T13.
Thermostat
Performance
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Popular | 2041180 | 🇲🇽 MX | High Flow | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD | 2041160 | 🇲🇽 MX | High Flow | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD | 7241180 | 🇲🇽 MX | Fail-Safe | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD | 7241160 | 🇲🇽 MX | Fail-Safe | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Popular | 241180 | 🇲🇽 MX | Standard | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD | 241160 | 🇲🇽 MX | Standard | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD | 241170 | 🇲🇽 MX | Standard | View on Amazon |
This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part.
7 Thermostat parts for the 1982 Datsun Pickup come from MOTORAD. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 2041180.
The Performance section lists 2 options from MOTORAD — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTORAD 2041180 is listed in this group.
Premium: 2 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7241180.
Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 241180.
Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 2041180, MOTORAD 2041160 and MOTORAD 7241180, plus the other parts above.
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 for the 1982 Datsun Pickup come from 2 brands — FVP and US MOTOR WORKS.
Listed part numbers: FVP US9009, plus the other parts above.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 1982 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 Thermostat .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 1982 Datsun Pickup?
Our catalog currently lists 29 cooling system parts for the 1982 Datsun Pickup across 5 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 1982 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 1982 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 1982 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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