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Sat 14 Dec 2002 16:38
Oil question - jonathan.horseman
Car is a R reg Nissan micra 1.0 35000 on the clock, ive had the car 6months
now so its oil change time but the problem is which brand of oil do these
engines prefer . Can anyone recommend a good brand oil to use for a car thats only
used for very short trips (5-10miles) Also which oil would a main dealer use?

Cheers
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Sat 14 Dec 2002 16:53
Oil question - Cyd
I would suggest that for this type of motoring you would benefit from one of the better fully synthetic oils so as to get maximum protection during cold running (and protection from sludging up). these will either be 0W40 or 5W40 - the 0W will give best cold performance.

You could use Mobil 1 or Castrol RS, both 0W40. If you go to Kwik Fit they will do an oil change with Mobil 1 and a Coopers filter for £34.
Alternatively you could try Halfords Fully Synth 5W40, with a Halfords filter.
Also worth a try is Carlube Triple R available as both 0W40 and 5W40 from A1 Motor Stores at £30. Also stocked at Big W for £20.
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Sat 14 Dec 2002 22:35
Oil question - simonsmith473©
I think any semi-synthetic oil would be suitable. I probably wouldn't use mobil 1 for a low spec engine, but if you wanted to it wouldn't do any harm, just cost a bit more.
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Sat 14 Dec 2002 23:55
Oil question - lezebre
"low spec", ss473 ?! The boss's description for this 16 valve Nissan engine is "jewel-like" !!
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Sun 15 Dec 2002 00:36
Oil question - simonsmith473©
when i said low spec i meant 1 litre engine, synthetic is essential in high performance engines. It is entirely up to the individual owner really.
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Sun 15 Dec 2002 00:48
Oil question - lezebre
....(whether to use synthetic oil) is entirely up to
the individual owner really.


My feelings too,ss473. The most important thing is that the oil and filter are changed regularly.

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