That's really idiotic then-especially with the lifter issues on the 5.3s.yes…. i do it all the time on brand new silverado 1500’s. straight to 5w-30 at 1500 miles.
That's really idiotic then-especially with the lifter issues on the 5.3s.yes…. i do it all the time on brand new silverado 1500’s. straight to 5w-30 at 1500 miles.
to date zero LT based engine failures. well over 3 million combined miles on them. anyway, are you the OP? didn’t think so. OP was talking about running 0w-30. not quite what is specified either.That's really idiotic then-especially with the lifter issues on the 5.3s.
i do it on brand new vehicles that spec 0w-20. dealer will not take a UOA.
again, never heard of it nor seen it. OP was talking about oils that fall outside of the manual aswell, just happened to give my recommendation as the OP asked forYou sure about that? I bet for $20k repair bill under warranty they might.
..Details:
New 2024 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X (5.6L V8 GDI - VK56VD F)
Location: Houston, TX
Current Miles: 450
Driving: Average less than 5 miles a day during week, maybe some highway miles on the weekend (30 minutes or less). Once a month I may take a trip, couple hours each way. Some short trip towing (less than 20 miles)... not to often.
Gas: Run Premium 93 octane only
Catch Can already installed
So I got a new truck, and have been doing a lot of online research to try and pick a optimal oil, oil change interval, etc. to keep it running as long as possible. That being said, I am going to be doing a 1K mile oil change, and then probably every 3K - 5K from then on. Plan on using a premium oil; Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, Amsoile Signature, Redline, etc.... I don't care if you think it's a waste of $ due to whatever, I'm not asking you for financial advice. Also, I have 0... wait that's wrong.... I don't care about fuel economy.
I have been reading numerous threads, and am getting bombarded with to much info., scenarios, etc. For instance:
- Run 5w30... but running short trips most days (under 5 miles), so oil doesn't get up to temp most of the time... so run the manufacture suggested 0w-20.
- GDI has dilution effects on thinner oils, and I live in Houston (i.e. hotter than the surface of sun, with about 5 days of freezing temps in the winter).... so run 5w30 (see above).
- What about 0w30, that's interesting; like say Amsoil Signature 0w-30... sounds good in my mind, but the NOACK rating seems a little high, which I understand to be a little detrimental to GDI engines. That true? Does it even matter with my very short drive times?
- What about something like Redline with a high HTHS? Downsides?
Please embew me with your collective oil geniuses, and show me the light, for you all are truly the Oil Gods of the internet.... honestly though, I would really appreciate your advice and suggestions. Mainly trying to narrow down what weight to use, given all the above, and then which brand (which I understand is subjective). Thank you in advance for your help.
How will a 20-grade fix the lifter issues?That's really idiotic then-especially with the lifter issues on the 5.3s.
It's not going to fix it. Nobody said it would. The 5W/30 won't either.How will a 20-grade fix the lifter issues?
So why was it idiotic then?It's not going to fix it. Nobody said it would. The 5W/30 won't either.
Putting in non spec oil in a truck under warranty....last time I checked trucks were not cheap.So why was it idiotic then?
Ah yes the mythical owners manual that states a specific oil grade is a condition of the warranty.Putting in non spec oil in a truck under warranty....last time I checked trucks were not cheap.
Because oil grade is often cited as a warranty concern yet no one has ever posted language from any owner's manual that says a specific grade is required for that warranty. What is connected to warranty is engine damage, and no engine is going to be damaged by using a 30-grade oil instead of the recommended 20-grade.... The owner's manual often specifies a certain grade of oil and warns that using a different grade could void the warranty. Therefore, it makes sense to use the recommended oil.
If the engine is clean - the oil changes done on time - the correct viscosity range was used and there's no accusations by the dealership that the oil volume level on the dipstick was run too low, they cannot deny you a warranty engine fix - if you haven't oil change receipts.I saw so many 2017+ Pathfinder owners get engine coverage denied from Nissan or extended warranty companies simply from missing some oil change receipts.