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09-18-2005, 02:58 PM

DrKlop

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Viscosity choice

3k have passed after I first changed my engine oil the day I bough the car. Now, since I have time to do some research and not put what ever oil my local shop has I am seriously considering synthetic oil. Here is where I got stock, I can not find any place where I would get explanation of which oil viscosity is better and what exactly make is better?
Any feedback is appreciated.

09-19-2005, 06:03 AM

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whatever your owner s manual says, which is probably 5w 30

09-19-2005, 07:06 AM

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Is there something better for winter or summer driving? 'cause 5w 30 is standard and for some specific temperature and mileage something different could be more preferable.

09-19-2005, 02:24 PM

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Why not read the while oil and what viscosity sticky thats at the top of the forum?

09-25-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by njmodi

Why not read the while oil and what viscosity sticky thats at the top of the forum?

b/c Stickies are too informative and too easy to access?

some are just used too "tell me what I need to know now b/c research is too hard for me"

09-25-2005, 03:43 PM

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Stick with 5w30 year round in your climate. You can't go wrong with Mobil 1 5w30 and a Mobil or Nissan OEM oil filter. Alternatively use Purolator PureOne, WIX or Napa Gold oil filters.