Nissan Terano 1(1989 Nissan 240SX KA24E) MT

[Indo_guy]

Hello, i'm new here. i need help. What is the best for that engine. it was used 20w 50 from new. Dealer said that. it is safe put 15w 50 or 10w 40 grade???
odometer tells 110.000 km.
Interval oil change 5000km/3000miles. Oil filter every 2x oil change.

Any comments please...thank you every body.

 

[JCCADILLACMOBILE]

Originally Posted By: Indo_guy
Hello, i'm new here. i need help. What is the best for that engine. it was used 20w 50 from new. Dealer said that. it is safe put 15w 50 or 10w 40 grade???
odometer tells 110.000 km.
Interval oil change 5000km/3000miles. Oil filter every 2x oil change.

Any comments please...thank you every body.


I had a SOHC Ka24E same year as you.

10W-40 should be ok. Unless its very very hot.

Could even use 10W-30.... I never put 5W anythign in there.. but that engine is great.

Why did they recommend such heavy Oil? Only BMWs and stuff liek the heavy oils that much...

 

[Indo_guy]

So can i put 10w 40 ?? I'm afraid leaking or burning oil??? what is your recommendation brand for 10w 40 ???
20w 50 because traffic condition in here always stop on go driving and very hot climate, high humidity.
average 86F at clear day. maybe worst 89,8F. i'm like bit confuse

any way Thank you mate...

 

[Quest]

Originally Posted By: Indo_guy
So can i put 10w 40 ?? I'm afraid leaking or burning oil??? what is your recommendation brand for 10w 40 ???
20w 50 because traffic condition in here always stop on go driving and very hot climate, high humidity.
average 86F at clear day. maybe worst 89,8F. i'm like bit confuse

any way Thank you mate...


Now, now! Before you jump right into conclusions, please provide the following information:

(1) what sort of motor oil (brand/weight) you get locally in Indonesia?

(2) is your vehicle a diesel (not familiar with your Terano 1)? If so, what does your factory manual recommends?


We here in North America uses from 0W20 to 15W40 for all things Gasoline and from 5W40 to 15W40 for typical Diesel engines, and this tends to differ to those who are outside of NA area, which may use higher viscosity oil.

 

[mechtech2]

If you use the 10-40 or 15-40 and it burns too much oil, then switch back or mix in some heavier oil. But you won't hurt anything by trying it.

Thinner oils run cooler and have less internal friction.
I would try a 15-40 instead of the 20-50.

 

[Indo_guy]

1.Aral Blue Tronic 10W-40 SL/CF, Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 SM/CF, ELF Competition 10W-40, FK Massimo RS 10W-40 SM/CF, Mobil Super 2000 10W-40, Motul 6100 Synergie 10W-40, Motul H-Tech 100 Plus 10W-40, Pertamina Fastron 10W-40 SL, Repsol Elite Multivulvas 10W-40,Motul 300 V Chrono 10W-40, Total Quartz 7000 10W-40 SM, Shell Helix HX-7 10W-40 SM.

15w 50 : Motul 6100 Synergie, Motul Multi Power, Motul 300V Competition, Total Quartz 5000 15W-50, Petronas Syntium 800

20w 50 : STP semy synthetic, Motul Multi Power, Esso Extra, Castrol GTX, Eneos Touring, Pertamina Fastron, Pertamina Prima XP, Petronas Mach 5, Repsol Elite Super, Shell Helix HX-3.

2. WD21 Pathfinder 1989, 2WD, Manual Transmission, Carburetor not Injection, Petrol not Diesel. 2400cc.
According Nissan USA : API SG or SH energy conserving II, 5w 30 or 10w 30.

 

[Indo_guy]

Originally Posted By: mechtech2
If you use the 10-40 or 15-40 and it burns too much oil, then switch back or mix in some heavier oil. But you won't hurt anything by trying it.

Thinner oils run cooler and have less internal friction.
I would try a 15-40 instead of the 20-50.


interesting idea, thank you for your answer..