Oil recommendations for a Nissan 2.5 @ 107k

[kschachn]

Originally Posted By: NattyBoh
Okay misuse of words there. Some say if you're not leaking there's no need to use it. I can see if I can dig some up.


Okay, I've seen lots of statements like that such as this recent thread:

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3826893/1

But that is different than saying "its bad to do it". No manufacturer states such a thing.

 

[NattyBoh]

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2657780

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2978670

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2404243

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1719553

As it seems, if you're not leaking there is no need for it. I cannot find the thread I had saved about something about the seals. It kinda made sense what he was saying, but I cannot remember in detail what was said.

Thanks.

 

[Garak]

Let's put it this way. You are certainly free to use a high mileage oil on an engine that doesn't leak, or is brand new, for that matter. People have been doing it for a long time, and many current HM oils are SN/GF-5. For someone who just needs a conventional over a short OCI, it might be overkill. For someone who needs a dexos1 oil, something like MaxLife would be a bargain, instead.

 

[MikeHigg]

Treat that engine good like you're doing and it will last a long time. There is a Sentra with something like 324,000 miles for sale in Clinton, TN on govdeals. Pretty incredible car to go that distance, the car is a seizure and they always have been mistreated.

 

[tojo1968]

Quote:
There is a Sentra with something like 324,000 miles for sale in Clinton, TN

We have 5 Sentras at my job that are courier cars. They are between 07-09 models. The lowest mileage is 290k and the most is almost 350K. All have zero oil burning issues.
The CVT was the weak link with these cars.

 

[NattyBoh]

Thanks guys. No CVT in my wifes car.
The only issue she may have had ( which is remedied now ) is the pre-cat failure that the 02-05 suffered. I think I caught it in enough time though.

 

[Xeno]

What kind of Sentra 2.5? SER, Spec V? Just curious.

 

[NattyBoh]

Sorry, I forgot to check this.

Its a 2.5 spec v