Should i use 0w-20 (recommended on car manual) or 5w-30 (all services centers use here) in my Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 2016 model?
Does the hot or cold weather affect what oil we choose? I live in Kuwait and during summer it is around 52 C (125 F) and during winters, temp is around 5-10 C (40-50 F). I drive on highways for 5 days as well as make very short trips on weekends. It is dusty here as well for some part of the year.
Only Castrol and Total are the 2 brands readily available here. I have found few stores that might be selling Valvoline, Amsoil & mobil1. My warranty is over and i don't want to go to the authorized service center as they charge more. Besides they also use Total.
Which brand should i choose and should i go with 0w-20 or 5w-30 for weather conditions here?
Also can i use any other oil filter instead of one provided by Nissan?
Sorry for the long post as this is the first time i will not be using authorized service center.
Regards - AG
Does the hot or cold weather affect what oil we choose? I live in Kuwait and during summer it is around 52 C (125 F) and during winters, temp is around 5-10 C (40-50 F). I drive on highways for 5 days as well as make very short trips on weekends. It is dusty here as well for some part of the year.
Only Castrol and Total are the 2 brands readily available here. I have found few stores that might be selling Valvoline, Amsoil & mobil1. My warranty is over and i don't want to go to the authorized service center as they charge more. Besides they also use Total.
Which brand should i choose and should i go with 0w-20 or 5w-30 for weather conditions here?
Also can i use any other oil filter instead of one provided by Nissan?
Sorry for the long post as this is the first time i will not be using authorized service center.
Regards - AG