Carmax oil change
 

Just a kwik Q, got my car from Carmax and an oil change was done. Would they have used the Nissan oil, or just any old thing? I get weird thinkin bout this and not knowing :( I probably should just do a change to be sure!

It really doesn't matter a whole lot. When you get right down to it, oil is oil, unless you are going for extended service intervals, or operating the engine in extreme conditions.

If it bothers you that much, just change it. $75 for peace of mind? Worth it to me, at least.

Carmax oil change better than no change....if they do it right.

Even the Nissan dealer will not use Esther Oil unless you pay for it. Most of them use the regular Valvoline.

They definitely didn't use Nissan oil. They would have used whatever bulk oil they had on hand. Hopefully it was the correct viscosity. I would change it if it was my car. Use an ester oil.

And now you wish you didn't post that question...

heeeeellllllll NO carmax used Nissan ester oil. They use whatever is cheapest along as it meets specs.

:bowrofl:

Does Royal P have ester in it? I am leanimg toward that oil.

IBTL!! :stirthepot:

no sir, try redline, motul, are the ones that come to mind any group 5 oil is gonna really good for this car. As far as used oil analysis, Pennzoil Platinum has some of the BEST and consistent reports bar none....try reading over at www.bobistheoilguy.com

Thanks! Going between redline, RP, Penn plat, and Nissan oil. So dizzying!! Naturally I want the BEST oil for my baby!

[what is IBTL, I see it a lot]

^ In Before The Lock

Just go with Redline. It has 'esters' and many of us track our cars with it.