BBQdDude Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 2015 altima sl v-6 dealer says it takes conventional or synthetic. Pros or cons on which to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 what oil is being drained out? are you still within break in miles? if you are still under 5K miles put in whatever is coming out (usually dino oil). If you are past the break in mileage, then see what is coming out and either use a semi synthetic (if replacing dino oil) or a full synthetic (if replacing synth). Also do you own the car or lease it? If you own it, the synth is worth it. If it is leased, put the cheapest crap you can find in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Nissan i think still has a 3k change interval. And the dealer will just use regular oil, so I'd just stick with regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I haven't used conventional in nearly 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I don't think I've ever used conventional. Synthetic lubricates better and lasts longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 If you are getting synthetic, get real synthetic. Stuff they sell at auto parts stores labeled synthetic is just processed conventional. Look into Redline, Amsoil, Lucas, Motul, or Royal Purple types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) I know this sounds too easy, what does the oil cap say? Our 2015 says on the cap what oil to put in, and it is synthetic. Or what does the manuel say? Pro's and con's are going to depend on your intent with the car. If I was selling in 3 years or it was a lease, conventional. If anything proformance orianted was intended or long term ownership, go synthetic after break in miles. Con, synthetic will cost a bit more. Edited January 23, 2015 by Mojoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 what oil is being drained out? are you still within break in miles? if you are still under 5K miles put in whatever is coming out (usually dino oil). If you are past the break in mileage, then see what is coming out and either use a semi synthetic (if replacing dino oil) or a full synthetic (if replacing synth). Also do you own the car or lease it? If you own it, the synth is worth it. If it is leased, put the cheapest crap you can find in it. hitting 5k this weekend I own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Nissan i think still has a 3k change interval. And the dealer will just use regular oil, so I'd just stick with regular. Per Nissan it can use either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 If you are getting synthetic, get real synthetic. Stuff they sell at auto parts stores labeled synthetic is just processed conventional. Look into Redline, Amsoil, Lucas, Motul, or Royal Purple types. I was thinking Amsoil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I know this sounds too easy, what does the oil cap say? Our 2015 says on the cap what oil to put in, and it is synthetic. Or what does the manuel say? Pro's and con's are going to depend on your intent with the car. If I was selling in 3 years or it was a lease, conventional. If anything proformance orianted was intended or long term ownership, go synthetic after break in miles. Con, synthetic will cost a bit more. Either Long term ownership So , I am thinking synthetic as this will be my DD once I get another go fast car in 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Owned a bunch of cars, many with lots of miles and so long as you change it out regularly it won't matter. It's not a turbo, race car or beat on right? Personally, I'd save the money and go dino and change it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Owned a bunch of cars, many with lots of miles and so long as you change it out regularly it won't matter. It's not a turbo, race car or beat on right? Personally, I'd save the money and go dino and change it out. This ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 2015 altima sl v-6 dealer says it takes conventional or synthetic. Pros or cons on which to use? 3,750 is the interval. At least for 2014, doubt it was changed for 2015. The VQ35's in the new Maxima's require Esther oil, as well as the 370Z's. It is upwards of $10/ quart IIRC. I don't honestly think there is any difference between that engine and yours. When I was at Nissan we talked about "why the 370's and Maxima's needed it and the Altima's don't?" a lot and never got an answer from anywhere. Power ratings aside, to me it is the same engine.. I'd just run a good synthetic and change it between 3500-3750. The CVT loves to lug those engines around and the timing chain will be torn up because of that. Stay on top of the maintenance and do the 30/60k services and you'll be happy. BTW change the CVT fluid at 30k instead of 60k unless you wanna buy a new one at 90k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Owned a bunch of cars, many with lots of miles and so long as you change it out regularly it won't matter. It's not a turbo, race car or beat on right? Personally, I'd save the money and go dino and change it out. Clean oil is better than dirty expensive oil. All the expensive oils listed above just have higher zinc and other additives and are not particularly designed for cars with cats and are meant for cars that have their oil changed after every event. Buy whats on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 The oil filter on my altima is a real pain in the ass to get to, so I used Amsoil European 5W-40 Synthetic with a Amsoil filter. Going to see how miles I can get out of this change. Its a 99 with 250,000 miles. No leaks and no oil burning so its worth it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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