jlg Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 which engine oil should I use in my pathfinder? preferably one that can last at least 6-7k miles.. this one? https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/aro.aspx this one? http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorO...ance_5W-30.aspx others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucatiDom Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Amsoil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muttmobile Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 2 4 amsoil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWC5S2 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Amsoil I prefer Castrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlg Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 I prefer Castrol which castrol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlg Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 and what about oil filters? is the oem nissan good enough to last 15k miles with good oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Mobil1 and there is no filter in the world that can last 15k. whatever you do, do not go with 20w50 unless that's specifically written in your OM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 (edited) Oil Filter: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/detail.aspx?ID=6904 (EAO13) As for Oil, the recommended Amsoil viscosity for your car is 5W-30. You can use either: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/asl.aspx (I use this one) or http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/xlf.aspx Even though the ASL says it can go up to 25k miles, I still change at 5k along with the filter. When in doubt, go here. http://www.amsoil.com/scripts/runisa.dll?amsoiloaf:index Edited May 15, 2007 by wheel366 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlg Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Mobil1 and there is no filter in the world that can last 15k. serious? whats the point in getting 15k oil if you need to change the filter at 5k so how long can the best filter last? how about this one? http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorO...il_Filters.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlg Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 (edited) Oil Filter: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/detail.aspx?ID=6904 (EAO13) As for Oil, the recommended Amsoil viscosity for your car is 5W-30. You can use either: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/asl.aspx (I use this one) or http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/xlf.aspx Even though the ASL says it can go up to 25k miles, I still change at 5k along with the filter. When in doubt, go here. http://www.amsoil.com/scripts/runisa.dll?amsoiloaf:index ah! here we go The ASL / EA stack looks like a winning combination to me! They do say in the specs that the oil & filter can last up to 25k. thanks! Edited May 15, 2007 by jlg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWC5S2 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 ah! here we go The ASL / EA stack looks like a winning combination to me! They do say in the specs that the oil & filter can last up to 25k. thanks! Ya best be checking that oil regularly if you try and go 25K. I sure hope the filter is bigger than the cheesy little stock ones that go on the R50. I would not even think about going much over 5K, but what the heck, we all do our own thing and hope nothing blows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlg Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 well my goal is not 25k but 10k -15k is nice Since its rated for 25k/ 1year I shouldn't have to worry if I do it every 10-15k! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Oil and filter are cheap compared to a wreaked motor, why try to prolong the interval? Sound a little like false economy to me. BTW, I use full syn (whatever is on sale at Canadian Tire) and a NAPA Gold filter. Changed every 5,000 km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 well my goal is not 25k but 10k -15k is nice Since its rated for 25k/ 1year I shouldn't have to worry if I do it every 10-15k! If you are worried, try it once then get an oil analysis done and see if the oil is still good or needs to be changed. It's only good for those amount of miles if the engine is in proper working order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlg Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 where can I get an oil analysis? how much does that cost about? Also when I change to amsoil for the first time should I do some kind of rinsing? like removing my old oil.. put in a quart of amsoil run the engine a minute, dump that oil then put in my new oil? if so, at what point should I put in my new oil filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 where can I get an oil analysis? how much does that cost about? Also when I change to amsoil for the first time should I do some kind of rinsing? like removing my old oil.. put in a quart of amsoil run the engine a minute, dump that oil then put in my new oil? if so, at what point should I put in my new oil filter? You don't need to do this but I did it on my S4. I bought a new cheap filter, put this stuff in ran it like the directions said. Then drained and replaced the filter with the amsoil filter. http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/aef.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I forgot the oil analysis part. Here is a link for that. It's like $20. http://www.oaitesting.com/index2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlg Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 help please! I feel like such a neebie.. I'm about to change the engine oil on my pathfinder and I'm nut sure if this is really the ENGINE OIL drain plug.. its so small.. I'm confused is it really the one I got circled in red in the following picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALPATHY Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 which castrol? I use 5-30 synthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yar1 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 yes, thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlg Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 I just realized its all in the owners manual http://www.nissanextendedwarranty.com/owne...er_manuals.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryfry Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I use Amsoil 5/30 and whatever filter I can get my hands on (although the Amsoil EA filter is a good unit, I'm just a cheap bastard). I change the filter and top off at 5k miles and then change it all at 10k. Been doing it this way forever. I never do more than 10k a year anyway so, it's just basically a once a year oil change. Cold starts are exceptional, and fuel economy does increase a bit. Compliment the engine oil change with a synthetic auto trans fluid change (if applicable) and change differential fluid to synthetic as well. SOP with all my vehicles, and never a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssBeard Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I use Mobil1 Synthetic 5w-30 every 3000-6000 miles or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I use Mobil 1 Extended 5W-30 with a Wix Premium Line 10,000 mile filter. I change the oil and filter every 7,500-8,000 miles. I wanted a longer oil change interval, because with the full skidplates, it's a real pain in the ass to drop them every month to change the oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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