Oil choice for '01 Pathfinder (VQ35DE)

[Towncivilian]

Currently in my crankcase is SuperTech 5w30 SM and one bottle of Auto-RX. Filter is a Nissan OEM "shorty" filter. I have some Pennzoil Conventional 10w40 SN waiting in the garage, along with a Purolator PL14610. Since Florida's searing heat is rapidly approaching, and I've read that the VQ35 engines shear oil out of grade quickly, I think 10W-40 is an appropriate choice. My manual says 10w30 and 10W-40 may be used if ambient temperatures are above freezing. Car is spec'd for 5w30 and currently has a slow rear main seal leak which has an almost negligible effect on oil consumption, and does not consume an appreciable amount of oil otherwise. I will change the oil at 123,489 miles (~575 miles from now). Current fill will have a 3k mile run at that point. I have not done any used oil analysis previously.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

 

[dtt004]

Hi.

That's fine. A 10W-40 is fine. 5w30 is fine too.

A rear main seal leak has no effect on oil consumption. Oil leaks out of the joint, but the engine does not consume it. Just monitor oil levels and you should be fine.

 

[chubbs1]

Go for it. Mobil 1 0w40 works well too, in that engine.