What kind of oil do you put in a Nissan Altima?

What kind of oil do you put in a Nissan Altima?

Manual, dealer, and service techs all say go with 0w20 oil. It is full synthetic and is designed for fuel efficient motors like the Altimas. Toyota, Lexus, and Hondas now spec this oil on fuel efficient models. I would not use 5w20 oil in your altima unless it is synthetic. To get a 0w20 oil companies have to use very good base oils.

When to change the oil on a Nissan?

A serviceman who worked at Nissan for many years told me that using the higher weighed oil (5W-30) will greatly reduce the mpg. He also told me that the it is not necessary to have a first oil change before 3000 miles or 3 months for new cars these days unless you are involved in extreme conditions.

What kind of oil does a Nissan Sentra use?

Genuine Nissan Synthetic 0W-20 Engine Oil Suitable for all makes and models requiring 0W-20 engine oil. Meets ILSAC GF-5 API, SN, SM, SL, SM, SL, SL requirements. Manufactured by ExxonMobil Oil Corporation

What kind of oil does a Nissan platinum use?

Pennzoil platinum 0W-20 full synthetic is available at Wal-mart for aprox $25 for a 5 quart container. My dealership does NOT have 0W-20 oil. I provided the 0W-20 synthetic oil (from Wal-mart) and for $15 my dealership provided the oil filter AND changed my oil.

What does the Na mean on a Nissan Altima?

NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. Learn more about car Reliability. The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2008 Nissan Altima owners.

Are there any recalls on the Nissan Altima?

Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2008 Nissan Altima has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA. View Recalls

What makes a Nissan Altima a reliable car?

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2008 Nissan Altima owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

Which is better Nissan Altima 2.5 s or 3.5?

The 3.5-liter V6 is very powerful yet delivers 23 mpg overall. The 2.5 S has good handling and absorbs bumps better than the 3.5 SE, which is stiff and jittery, but corners better.