Okay, I recently bought a Nissan Versa 2010, it has 2200 miles on it, I still have not performed an oil change since I am waiting for the 3,000 mile mark. Now my question is, would a car like this benefit from synthetic oil? I recently took my mom 2007 Yaris S and out synthetic in it since I had a coupon it cost 34 bucks intead of almost 60. The reason why I was thinking of using synthetic in my car is because we live in AZ, rite now its 110 degrees, we drive alot, stop alot, stop and go. So do you guys think synthetic oil benefits any car, or would it have to be a luxury car like BMW, or a sport car that only needs it. Also once I use synthetic can I go back right away to regualar oil? the guy at the body shop said no, But i have read it doesnt matter.??? Thanks and please answer.
Also, should I just follow the guidelines on the manaual as to which oil to use and take it to the dealearship, or is finding a equivalent oil that follows what the manual says better and cheaper.
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What is it about you Americans and oil changes??? In answer to this question, yes fully synthetic is better but stick with the API number and don’t mix them, but oil changes at 3000 miles WTF??
No one in Europe with a modern car would change their oil and filter under 10000 miles. It’s neither economical or necessary
Nissan recommends an API certified Engine Oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 in the 2010 Versa Owners Manual (online at Nissanusa website) it says nothing about wasting money on a synthetic motor oil. These silly claims about synthetics drive me insane, the only benefit is an increased interval between oil changes, that’s it, that’s all, there is no magic pixie dust in synthetics! Ignore the goofy marketing claims of manufacturers trying to sell you their product. "Our oil is way better than their oil, look at our bullsh*t data"! Look, just use a brand name 5W-30 oil and a quality filter from Wix or Purolator (or Nissan for that matter) and change at the recommended interval. Outside temp is meaningless in regards to conventional versus synthetics (that’s what those viscosity numbers are all about), Luxury Cars, Sports Cars, whatever, the engine doesn’t care…
Do yourself a favor and get your book out. Syntho is great, but stop and starting put fuel in the case more than long rides. Use a good oil and the weight your car calls for and you can not go wrong. And can you stop using it, Hell yes or every car that gets sold with it in the case would be on the side of the road with the new owner with an oil failure.
there is a never ending debate on synthetic oil.
the heart of it is this:
if it was all that, it would come in new vehicles, it would be the recommended oil. it would be the only motor oil available.
the counter argument is expense for the manufacture to use synthetic oil and that if vehicles last forever you don’t buy new ones.
although i feel you should make up your mind and stay that way, yes you can switch back and forth, but i would stay with the same brand at least.
i have heard of fresh oil reacting badly with leftover old oil before. both oils were the same type, but different brands.
different brands use different additives, the base oil is nearly identical. that’s the only real difference between any brand of oil.
as far as weight of oil goes, never go lighter (lower numbers). i use 10-30 even though mine calls for 5-20, high mileage and runs like new. if i lost 2% of my gas mileage its too small an amount to be noticed…..
the key thing, you get what you pay for.
i am not saying synthetic is the obvious best oil because it has the highest price, but the no name bargains are to be avoided for vehicle fluids (including gas) if you want the longest life out of the vehicle.
ASK THE NISSAN DEALER……
Synthetic has a host of benefits, and is not limited to "increased performance". For one, oil changes need only be conducted every 5, 10, or even 15,000 miles, instead of the manufacturer recommended 3K intervals. Also, the synthetic oils will keep your engine cleaner. All synthetics will drastically reduce the amount of "sludge" or "gunk" this engine will contain 100 or 200,000 miles from now.
The only problem is, if you have a warranty. On some warranties, if you don’t change your oil every 3k miles, it will violate your warranty. This negates one of the big advantages of running synthetic, and will drive up the annual cost of your oil changes. There is nothing wrong with switching between synthetic and non-synthetic. Just don’t switch back and forth every oil change; you’ll just be wasting your money on the synthetic (there is still a bit of the old oil left over every time you do an oil change). It doesn’t matter which oil use, just follow the manufacturer guidelines for the weight and quantity. Brand doesn’t make too much of a difference.
Mobil recommends: 5W-30 weather the car operates @ above or below 0 Farenheit. You could save a lot of money by buying your Mobil1 full synthetic motor oil at Walmart and *having your Nissan dealer change it. Never trust a fast oil change place with any auto especially your new car.
Full synthetic oil is an advantage no matter what type of car it goes in. It has better detergent (cleaning) properties, anti-wear additives and it stays more fluid during start-up where 80% of all engine wear happens.