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Old 02-25-2010, 01:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Any opinion about this kind of oil from the Nissan dealership?
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If it's 5W-30 API SM certified you're good to go.
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Yah, it's the 5w30 full synthetic
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That's what I just used in mine. I'm a big Valvoline fan. They have an engine warranty if you use it continuously...I may actually try to take them up on that.
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That's what I just used in mine. I'm a big Valvoline fan. They have an engine warranty if you use it continuously...I may actually try to take them up on that.
Yeah, I guess they have this engine guarantee program going on now.
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Mobil1 and AMSOIL has a guarantee as well.
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If it's 5W-30 API SM certified you're good to go.
ANY API certified oil (5W 30) will work for the Z. Go for it.
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Is this a good time for me to remind everybody that the Nissan Ester Oil w/ Nanoparticles is recommended...?

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