1982 NISSAN STANZA

2.0L CA20S SOHC I4 (carbureted)•FWD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,115 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,423/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

Compare this engine

2.4L I4

2.0L CA20E SOHC I4 (fuel injected)

2.0L CA20E SOHC I4 (fuel injected) — Stanza Wagon 4WD

Labor Times — 1982 Nissan Stanza

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

474 jobs across 17 categories

body (32)

brakes (36)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (68)

engine (63)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (11)

interior (24)

maintenance (30)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (36)

transmission (41)

Repair Procedures — 1982 Nissan Stanza

Unlock any single procedure for $3 — or become the founding sponsor and we generate every common job on this Stanza, with your name on each one.

🏆 Sponsor — $99

🔓 Not written yet — unlock any for $3 · 474

Your $3 writes the full step-by-step procedure and makes it free for every owner on earth, forever — with your name on it.

body · 32

brakes · 36

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 17

electrical · 68

engine · 63

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 11

interior · 24

maintenance · 30

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 36

transmission · 41

Torque Specs — 1982 Nissan Stanza

Units

140 torque specs across 12 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (18)

drivetrain (6)

electrical (12)

engine (42)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (8)

suspension (14)

transmission (3)

Fluid Capacities — 1982 Nissan Stanza

DTC Codes — 1982 Nissan Stanza

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1982 Nissan Stanza

BCI Group 35

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

425 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

45 Ah

Amp Hours

70 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions9.06" × 6.88" × 8.88"

🛒 Cross-references (buy at any parts store)

Buy on Amazon

Fitment notes: Narrow battery tray; verify fitment for Japanese imports

As an Amazon Associate and Autel/ANCEL partner, OLP earns from qualifying purchases — how we link. This never changes the specs we publish.

Control Modules — 1982 Nissan Stanza

Every control module on the 1982-1986 Nissan Stanza — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.

Combination Meter (METER)1.5 hr R&Rno coding

📍 Instrument panel behind gauge cluster

⚠️ Analog/electromechanical unit; odometer is mechanical. No programming required.

Engine Control Module (ECM)1.2 hr R&Rno coding

📍 Under passenger seat or behind right kick panel

⚠️ Early CA49 models (1982-1983) used Hitachi ECC system; 1984-1986 used ECCS. Plug-and-play replacement, idle relearn via drive cycle.

Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.

Maintenance Schedule — 1982 Nissan Stanza

30 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (30)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1982 Nissan Stanza

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1982

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Early T11 generation sedan, no rear wiper

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

As an Amazon Associate and Autel/ANCEL partner, OLP earns from qualifying purchases — how we link. This never changes the specs we publish.

Full wiper guide for this Stanza →

NHTSA Recalls — 1982 Nissan Stanza

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1982 Nissan Stanza

Wiper blades

Early T11 generation sedan, no rear wiper

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1982 Nissan Stanza 2.0L CA20S SOHC I4 (carbureted) and can vary by trim.

🔧 Built by master technician Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years.

Stuck on a repair? Take it to The Diag Desk — ask a master tech about this exact car → real human answer within 24h, never AI

Building an app?

Free API access to all this data — 10 requests/day, no card required.

Get an API key →

Run a shop?

A free website, SEO and Google reviews with your shop software. Auto Shop Base Professional, $250/mo, built by the same team.

See what's included →