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Nissan Engine Oil

Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 06:50

Hardo

Hi all
For those that change their own engine oil, what oil do you use for Nissan 3Ltr TD?

Thanks
Hardo
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AnswerID: 82848   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 07:11

3.0turbob replied:

Hardo,
I change oil & filter in mine every 5000k's using Nissan Diesel Oil and nissan filter.
Whtever oil you decide to use, makesure it meets Nissan specs. Check your vehicle handbook. Never use APIC-G4

Rob
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AnswerID: 82849   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 07:11

Billy replied:

Castrol GTX3, economical, easy to find, meets specs (15W40 CF). Up to a year ago it was on the recommended list at the Castrol web site but was replaced by a later released oil, still OK by them though (I checked). As (unfortunately) most of my daily use is urban, I change at 5K.

Regds

Bill
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AnswerID: 82879   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 11:45

80scruiser replied:

Strongly recommend to use 10w30 or 5w30 SL.
Change every 5000 km.
Cheers
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FollowupID: 341905   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 11:49

Leroy posted:

Not sure they meet the spec. From memory I thought it was a 15-40 viscosity.

Leroy
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FollowupID: 341929   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 17:04

80scruiser posted:

Your owners manual states the grade oil you should use for the given temperature you will expect to operate in. It also states a recommended grade for best fuel economy which will be the lighter grade oil but this oil will be no good if you operate in the desert.
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FollowupID: 341956   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 21:10

Leroy posted:

The manual states:
For cold area's 15w30 is preferable (+/-20 degC)
5w30 for below zero

I personally use a 15w40

Leroy
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AnswerID: 82901   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 16:03

Member - toohey replied:

gidayhardo ,nissan sold me castrol magnatec.regards toohey
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AnswerID: 82918   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 19:46

Member - Andrew(WA) replied:

Castrol Super RX 15-W40

Was used by my dealer and I use it every 5000

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