1978
1 engine option
2.8L I6
Nissan 280Z
4 generations · 4 engine options · data across all years of the 280Z platform.
1,918
Labor times
608
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
32
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1978 2.8L I6
$6,530
~$1,306/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
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