NEED a simple answer??
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NEED a simple answer??
my 4th gen has 160k on it and i wanted to know what is the best oil to start using for my oil changes plain and simple... i dont really know about it so average joe terms would be appreciated!! thanks in advance!
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But it really depends on what you have been running in it. I have heard many times that if you switch to synthetic with that many miles, things can start leaking because the synthetic runs a bit less viscous (thinner) than conventional.
So for the simple answer you were looking for, if you have been running synthetic, Pennzoil Platinum. If you have been using conventional oil, Castrol GTX.
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If one were to introduce synthetics to a high mileage engine that had been neglected up to that point, the superior detergency of the synthetic oil could dissolve deposits left behind by the petroleum oil and potentially leak through defective gaskets, previously sealed by the deposits. Along those lines, the increased detergency of the synthetic oil could cause it to become contaminated quicker than normal if introduced to a "dirty" engine and result in increased oil consumption.
With that said, Nissan engines are typically not prone to sludge. I've change many high mileage engines over to synthetics without issue. If you do decide to go with synthetics, check the oil regularly and change it if consumption increases...increased consumption is a sign that the oil is becoming dirty/contaminated.
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