Deerebilt1

All engines have there own oil tastes. And this is my first Nissan since a '74 Datsun Pickup. What oil does this engine prefer.

RickSmith

5W-30 API SN rated motor oil, Conventional. Semi-Synthetic, or full Synthetic.

Any major brand will do, as the API rating of SN is what you are looking for.

Check your oil on a regular basis, and change oil and filter as outlined in your owner's manual.

MiaRaider81

I have been using 5W-30 Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil in my 04 maxima. Keep a close eye on the oil level since these maximas are known to consume/leak. My oil level is low after only 800/1000 miles after filling up the oil level.

follyburr

Same here. I use 5-30 mobil 1 full synthetic on my 06. Since my last oil change, I saw it was low about 1/2 a quart after a little over 1200, so I would definitely keep an eye out for the oil level with these cars.

Tarzan

Does not matter as your cylinders, pistons and rings will outlast the electric, suspension and body by a factor of 2x. I use high mileage Valvoline Maxlife after 100k miles and that helps to have no leaks. Otherwise it is a matter of taste and budget.

SR20Power

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My Local Nissan changes my oil for $9.99, they use Mobile 1. I don't now the viscosity.