Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Ive just purchased a new GU 3 litre. Im planning to do the 5000k oil changes myself and get Nissan to do the 10 000k services. Nissan inform me that they use a castrol magnatek full synthetic oil for their oil changes. where can i getthis oil at the right price. $14 a litre from Nissan.
this oil seams dealer specific oil as the usual place sell castrol magnatek but no the full synthetic stuff. any ideas.

I would use any quality diesel oil of the correct viscosity and grade. Check owners handbook for viscosity rating and grade. Cheapest way for most people is to buy 20 litre drum from distributor or truck spares place. But you need to decant it into a 5 litre container for pouring into motor or get an oil pump to fit drum. I'd be surprised if Nissan specified full synthetic oil, especially with 5000k oil changes. I suspect what the dealer is telling is you is a way for them to make a bit more on servicing costs.

I do the same as you and have now for about the last 5 times just bought the Nissan oil they sell over the counter in Spares. About $32 a bottle of 5 litres. May save arguments later on if I use their oil.

I thought it would be best to use the same oil as Nissan will for the 10 000k service. Different detergent levels and other differences. isnt it better to use the same oil all the time. Or maybe i can get Nissan to use the oil im going to use to keep the consistancy between services.

$35 for 5 litres about half the price i was quoted today by westpoint nissan.

IMHO
There are only two advantages in using a semi synthetic oil.
Increased protection on below freezing start-ups
Better long term stability with hi-lo viscosity oil ie. 5-40 10-40
If the temperatures in you country did not go to extreme lows then I would think a 15-40 mineral oil with CG rating would protect as well as any semi synthetic and save you money as well. Oil companys rub there hands with glee when selling semi synthetics.
Cheers Alex

Pretty sure if you wanted to, that you could buy something like RX super castrol (as long as it meets all the specs required by the motor) and change it when you like and when you take it for a service you could give them 10 litres of it to put in, shouldn't void the warranty as long as it meets or exceeds the requirements.
RX super is a pretty good oil (mack, cummins, merc etc) and about $40 for 5 litres.

Nissan manual specs state for ZD30DDTi -

API CD, CE, CF, CF-4 or JASO DH-1 for warm weather environments.

API CF4 or ACEA B3-96.98 or ACEA B3/E3-96.98 or JASO DH-1 for cold weather environments.

Thanks guys for the info.

Some interesting info on this website.

http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbible ... bible.html

Mobil Delvac MX is a 15W40 multigrade oil exceeds current standards fo CH4, CI4 etc and only cost $68-$80 a 20L drum (depending on quantity purchased)
RX Super is very similar and meets CH4 cost $80-100 a 20L drum (depending on quantity purchased)

When buying oils go direct to the wholesaler for your area and save heaps!!!