Originally Posted By: gizzsdad
Your owner's manual says nothing about dino vs synthetic. It recommends 0W-20. They have to recommend that because that is what they used when certifying the mileage for the EPA. It also says that 5W-30 will "satisfy" the warranty requirements.
The dealership uses 5W-30 because that's what they have in huge bulk tanks, and they don't want to shock owners with the cost of a synthetic oil change. Perhaps as more vehicles are specified for 0W-20, they will add a bulk tank for it - but don't hold your breath.
Nissan has never recommended, or prohibited, synthetic. They "recommend" whatever they use while certifying, because that's what the government requires them to do. But good luck finding a dino 0W-20!!
I got 3 years of free oil changes by pre-ordering my car. When I called to schedule my first change, I asked what they would be using and was told 5W-30. If I wanted 0W-20, I could pay up for them to buy bottled oil, or bring my own. I brought my own. Since the dealership is a 90 mile round trip, I haven't been back. No need to incur the time and expense of driving 90 miles for them to pour in my 0W-20, when I can do it myself in 15 minutes.
Thank you gizzsdad.
yes, that`s what the dealership told me. They use M1 synth for 5w30. I`ll ask what oil they will use when it comes time for the 1st service in a few months.
truth I never even thought about the 0w20 being a synth only since it`s been a few years since we needed that. I`d be happy to run the 5w30 being we had the hottest summer here in years.
almost same scenario: dealer is 168 miles round trip. free oil changes for 3 years. but we frequent the area several times of year so scheduling could be coordinated. in the past I`ve disregarded the free oil changes, but for this one I`ll take them up on it. This dealer has treated us well over the years and have zero issues with any of their departments. I guess that`s what had us drive back to the old neighborhood to purchase yet another Nissan.
from nissan frontier OM> *10: NISSAN recommends the use of Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil, available at a NISSAN dealer.
but it does not say Nissan Ester oil for the Titan, not that I can find.
