Nissan Engine Oil

Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 07:50

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Hardo

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

Thanks
Hardo

Reply By: 3.0turbob - Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 08:11

Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 08:11

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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Reply By: Billy - Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 08:11

Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 08:11

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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Reply By: 80scruiser - Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 12:45

Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 12:45

Strongly recommend to use 10w30 or 5w30 SL.
Change every 5000 km.
Cheers

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Follow Up By: Leroy - Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 12:49

Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 12:49

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

Leroy

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Follow Up By: 80scruiser - Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 18:04

Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 18:04

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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