Oil Recommendation for 2011 Nissan Sentra

[Mazda3LA]

Hi Everyone,

What kind of oil would you guys recommend on my wife's 2011 Nissan Sentra. Getting first 6 oil changes for free at dealer and was looking to take my own oil. They told us that they use GTX synblend but would like to use something different.

She drives 50/50 city/highway
looking at 4000 miles OCI because of warranty
Probably not worth going synthetic because of OCI so any synblend or conventional would be great.

Martin

 

[sm00thpapa]

PYB in what ever flavor your manual recommends

 

[SLCraig]

I've changed the oil in my new Honda twice and I've used PYB for first OC and Valvoline conventional for 2nd OC. Both run equally well.

 

[Steve S]

Any of todays major brands are really good for your intentions. The super premium oils would be better if you were extending the oil change intervals.

 

[chubbs1]

Just take advantage of the free changes. GTX Synblend is absolutely fine for those 4k intervals. You will be wasting money. I am surprised people would recommend PYB or any other conventional when GTX is FREE!!

Please save your money.

When the dealer changes are over we can talk about oil.

 

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: chubbs1
Just take advantage of the free changes. GTX Synblend is absolutely fine for those 4k intervals. You will be wasting money. I am surprised people would recommend PYB or any other conventional when GTX is FREE!!

Please save your money.

When the dealer changes are over we can talk about oil.


I agree.

 

[mechtech2]

I'd get those 6 free oil changes.
Use your own choice afterwards.

Don't think there is some great difference nowadays!

 

[oggb]

Use the six free oil changes. That's good oil you'd be wasting. That car will die of something not at all oil related (loose throttle plate screws, anyone?) assuming it doesn't ever run *out* of oil.

 

[simple_gifts]

People suggesting dealer oil changes; whom do I PM to stop this madness?

 

[2oldtommy]

You would be considered by some to be crazy not to accept the dealer offer of free oil changes given that GTX syn blend is an excellent oil. By all means use the freebees and then use what you want. Enjoy your new Sentra! FWIW--Oldtommy

 

[steve20]

Originally Posted By: 2oldtommy
You would be considered by some to be crazy not to accept the dealer offer of free oil changes given that GTX syn blend is an excellent oil. By all means use the freebees and then use what you want. Enjoy your new Sentra! FWIW--Oldtommy



What the old dude said above.