Oil change

[Barry J]

I don't want to keep going back to the dealership for oil changes...when I do go there...what type of oil are they putting in???
It isn't synthetic is it???
I just want to put in the same type of oil.
Thanks
Barry

[NissanTech]

The factory recommend just regular 5W-30, but you can use synthetic as well. Depending on the dealer, they may use 5W-30 or 5W-20. Check you las receipt or lube sticker to find out what type of oil they are using.

[mpe235]

Originally Posted by Barry J

I don't want to keep going back to the dealership for oil changes...when I do go there...what type of oil are they putting in???
It isn't synthetic is it???
I just want to put in the same type of oil.
Thanks
Barry

We use synthetic blend 5w30. We can buy it cheaper than regular 5w30.

[Barry J]

Does it matter if the last oil change was done with synthetic and I use regular oil,..or visa versa??????
Will it harm the car to go back and forth???

[mpe235]

Originally Posted by Barry J

Does it matter if the last oil change was done with synthetic and I use regular oil,..or visa versa??????
Will it harm the car to go back and forth???

No it will not harm the engine. Both oils are compatible with each other.

[Clint]

Originally Posted by NissanTech

The factory recommend just regular 5W-30, but you can use synthetic as well. Depending on the dealer, they may use 5W-30 or 5W-20. Check you las receipt or lube sticker to find out what type of oil they are using.

I know honda uses 5-20 but my Nissan manual says 5-30 is recommended.
Wouldn't a 20 grade oil which is 33% thinner viscosity help contribute to a mechanicle failure?

Clint