What kind of motor oil do you use in your maxima?

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Dec 24, 2003 | 07:53 PM

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Vyrus

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Valvoline Durablend 5w30. Do you guys I can switch to a full synthetic now at 75k miles? I switched to the part-synthetic at less than 60k.
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Dec 25, 2003 | 09:51 AM

#42

Asleeper

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Mobil 1 10W-30 year round

Dec 27, 2003 | 08:03 AM

#43

Rogo02SE

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Used Castrol GTX 5W30 for break in period.
At 7000 miles switched to Mobil1 5W30.

Jan 3, 2004 | 08:39 AM

#44

gtbigup

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Mobil 1 supersync 5w30

Jan 3, 2004 | 09:23 AM

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clipse

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Still going through the break-in period. I use Castrol GTX 5W-30.

Jan 4, 2004 | 03:01 PM

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Kjwill1

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Mobile 1 5W30

Jan 4, 2004 | 09:20 PM

#47

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Mobil 1 5w-30 Supersyn w/ Nissan OEM Filter

Jan 4, 2004 | 09:29 PM

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Ammi

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Penzoil 5 and 10-30

Jan 7, 2004 | 07:45 PM

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fishpony

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Just put in Castrol Syntec synthetic blend if anyone even cares

Jan 7, 2004 | 07:56 PM

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Ammi

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I've heard to stay away from synthetic blends

Jan 7, 2004 | 09:41 PM

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I would always use an original Nissan oil filter. The factory oil filter is very good. I've read twos article a while ago showing that FRAM filters are cheaply built (cardboard) ends etc.

One of the articles is here: FRAM Filter Tests

You're free to use what you please. Just thought you might want to know about this body of knowledge out there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by desperado_45

mobil-1 5-30 w/ a heavy duty fram filter
all for 28.88 for wallmart

Jan 8, 2004 | 07:03 PM

#52

03maximan

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Just hit 20k miles and have switched to Mobil 1
supersyn 5w-30, plan on getting 5-7 k per oil change.

Jan 10, 2004 | 03:47 PM

#53

z32drifter

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castrol full synthetic 5w40 euro car oil....used to run syntech but ... I have a half a qt left after every TDI oil change (I'm a VW tech) so I net a free qt of synthetic every other TDI oil change
and the oil meets all requirements for MB/VW/Porsche/BMW gas eng .....should be A-OK for Nissan

Jan 10, 2004 | 07:15 PM

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scmaxima2k

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Castrol GTX 5W-30 with Nissan filter. Thinkin about changin to Mobil 1 5W-30 next change.....

-Steve

Jan 11, 2004 | 08:20 AM

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SonicDust187

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Castrol GTX 5W30

Jan 12, 2004 | 07:50 PM

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my99maxisnice

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what's the benefit of 10w-30 over 5w-30? I know 5w lasts better in cold...

Jan 13, 2004 | 07:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by z32drifter

I been using bmw 5w-30 synthetic because my friend work bmw service, so I get for really cheap. I woundering is it safe. it don't have a mark for API certification but, the API SAE service grade is SJ 5W-30, energy 1.

Jan 14, 2004 | 09:00 PM

#58

03maximan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by my99maxisnice

what's the benefit of 10w-30 over 5w-30? I know 5w lasts better in cold...

5 W weight oil is a little thinner, meaning it flows better when cold, other than that it works same as 10 W

Jan 19, 2004 | 07:45 PM

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Business810

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Castrol GTX 5w30 with the Nissan 9e000 filter.

Jan 22, 2004 | 01:54 AM

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98SterlingMax

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Mobil 1 5w-30

Jan 22, 2004 | 02:38 AM

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Bonka

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Switching to Mobil1 SuperSyn (Motul if I can find it) 5w-30 w/ Nissan OEM filter this weekend!

Jan 26, 2004 | 11:07 AM

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ChinoX

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ok I only have 56K on my car and use Castrol FULL SYNTHETIC, should I change for the winter?

Jan 29, 2004 | 10:17 AM

#63

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Castrol 10w-30 FULL Synthetic

Mar 11, 2004 | 05:45 AM

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Ceasars Chariot

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Castrol GTX 5W30

Mar 12, 2004 | 10:08 AM

#65

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Quote:

Originally Posted by my99maxisnice

what's the benefit of 10w-30 over 5w-30? I know 5w lasts better in cold...

5-30 is thinner oil with more synthetic stuff added. theoretically, it loses viscosity earlier due to shear.

I use 10-30 dino oil. V or Q or P or M on the bottle, doesn't matter.

Mar 17, 2004 | 02:23 AM

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FanaticMadMax

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Penzoil 10w-30, every 3k miles. Used to Mobil 1 but so expensive for a quart

Mar 24, 2004 | 09:43 PM

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schernov

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5w30 Castrol GTX with OEM 9e000 Filter

Mar 25, 2004 | 10:45 PM

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Maxmus_X

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I went from mobil 1 ss 5w/30 with nissan filter to castrol full synthetic 10w/30 with toyota filter. This was best decision made for my car. The ticking has pretty much disappeared on my max and I've noticed that the oil is more honey color.

Definitely recommended for the ticking in your car.