Switching to Full Synthetic Oil, When?

Winterpeg · Apr 28, 2016

Hi Everyone:
Just starting to think when would be the best time to put in synthetic oil for the first time. On my Infiniti G, I switched to full synthetic on the first oil change as well as on my wife's V6 Camry. Looking for what everyone is doing.
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GateKeper · Apr 28, 2016

It's a exactly when I will do it, on the first one and all the rest thereafter...

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Blinky19 · Apr 29, 2016

Did mine at first oil change. Now every 5000 miles and tire rotation

wtgkb8 · Apr 29, 2016

Since these 3rd Gen Muranos came from the factory with 0W-20 oil...isn't that already synthetic or synthetic blend?

Winterpeg · Apr 29, 2016

Blinky19 said:
Did mine at first oil change. Now every 5000 miles and tire rotation

I did notice the 0-20 oil recommended by Nissan. I guess things have changed over the years. My Infiniti G35 is the identical engine and uses 5-30 weight.
I assume that Mobil One and others have 0-20 full syn products?

DanSanDiego · Apr 29, 2016

For all my cars (mine and my wife's) I buy Mobil 1 at Walmart (or sometimes Amazon if it is on special for $22.80 for the 5 qt size). Then I buy either a good filter (Mobile 1 or high end Bosch) or the specific Nissan filter. In the most recent case I bought Mobil 1 0w20 on Amazon for $23 (5qt size) and on eBay bought 4 Nissan oil filters with the crush washer for $31. That results in about $30 for an oil change and the peace of mind of knowing exactly what is being put in my Mo.
Two oil changes per year for me (that results in about 6K miles between changes).

bembol · Apr 29, 2016

Not sure what Nissan but I switched after 7k/km. Love my Castrol 0W-30.

magphen · May 5, 2016

The only 0W20 product Mobile One has is synthetic. And My Scion IQ also uses that, and the dealer says that 0W20 is always synthetic..

Here is the mobile one link..
Mobil 1? 0W-20 | Car Engine Oils & Products | Mobil? Canada

Dushash · May 5, 2016

I switched from 0W-20 to 5W-30 Synthetic - since IMHO it offers more protection and engine works noticeably smoother. Just my 2c

Pilgrim · May 5, 2016

You can do it any time after the break-in oil comes out.

Been doing it since 1977, often with cars pushing 100K miles. Never had a problem with doing so.

kapesports · May 5, 2016

Blinky19 said:
Did mine at first oil change. Now every 5000 miles and tire rotation

Are we not every 5K miles for oil changes? i was told by my dealer that we are ? are we ?

Blinky19 · May 5, 2016

kapesports said:
Are we not every 5K miles for oil changes? i was told by my dealer that we are ? are we ?

With synthetic you can go farther. But most of my driving is city and I average about 10k a year. So it averages out to about twice a year and 5000 miles. Tire rotation at the same time Nice simple done

assad · May 6, 2016

Mine came with 5w30, at least that is what is displayed on the sticker. Should I be using 5w30 from now on?

Dushash · May 6, 2016

assad said:
Mine came with 5w30, at least that is what is displayed on the sticker. Should I be using 5w30 from now on?

I would stay with 5w30 since it's a very optimal oil, just make sure it's synthetic (not necessary, but preferable in the long run, especially if you drive in traffic and hot/cold weather).

Pilgrim · May 6, 2016

5-30 is just fine, and it's what Nissan calls for.

It also won't hurt if you run a 10-30 or other slightly heavier weights. The very low end multi-viscosity oils help gas mileage, which is one reason manufacturers recommend them.

Stay with synthetic. It's superior oil for a number of reasons (you can google it).

assad · May 6, 2016

Thanks guys!

NLMurano · May 7, 2016

Please see page 9-2 in the owners manual where it says 0w-20 but 5w30 may be used. Use a good quality oil and filter and change it as per the maintenance schedule.

Winterpeg · May 7, 2016

NLMurano said:
Please see page 9-2 in the owners manual where it says 0w-20 but 5w30 may be used. Use a good quality oil and filter and change it as per the maintenance schedule.

I went to the Mobil 1 web site and for Nissan vehicles both 0w-20 and 5w-30 are recommended. They talk about the "extra" fuel mileage with 0w-20, but in my case, we don't do any winter/cold weather driving, so for my first oil change, I am going to stick with the 5w-30 that I have been using in my Infiniti with the same engine that is in the new Murano.
Happy Motoring everyone

Switching to Full Synthetic Oil, When?

Winterpeg

GateKeper

Blinky19

wtgkb8

Winterpeg

DanSanDiego

bembol

magphen

Dushash

Pilgrim

kapesports

Blinky19

assad

Dushash

Pilgrim

assad

NLMurano

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