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What grade of engine oil
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:21 pm
by Gray
The PF owners manual states that;
"It is essential (for the owner) to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance."
The Nissan 'fuel economy' recomendation is 5W-30 but I was wondering if any chose an 'optimum engine longevity' grade.
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:24 pm
by 08Datsun
I use Mobil 1 of the same recommended 5W-30 viscosity in my Maxima also, which turned over 147k today. I'm hoping for the Pathfinder to run just as strong with no oil consumption when it gets this age.
Re: What grade of engine oil
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:02 am
by jspitz
Greybrick wrote:The PF owners manual states that;
"It is essential (for the owner) to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance."
The Nissan 'fuel economy' recomendation is 5W-30 but I was wondering if any chose an 'optimum engine longevity' grade.
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I can't help much with telling you what would yield longevity, but the internals of the engine are about the last of my worries in this car. The non-engine electricals and mechanicals are what have me worried.
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:04 pm
by Gray
I think that Mobil 1 0W-40 might be a good choice for both economy and engine protection so went that way, a couple of used oil analysis should tell a story.
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