oil for 2005 nissan sentra

[dragonsamus]

I have a 2005 Nissan Sentra SER Spec V with 116,000 miles that I purchased new with 56 miles on it back in August of 2005.

I used Pennzoil 5w30 conventional for the first few changes. Eventually I switched it up to Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w30 then eventually switched it to Castrol European formula 0w-30, because I read that it was a group 4 synthetic. I have always changed my oil per owner's manual at 3,750 miles. I have always used the Walmart Super Tech filters because they were so cheap.

I went back to Pennzoil 5w30 conventional because of price for the last few oil changes. Recently I was at Auto Zone and they had a special: 5 quart jug of Peak Performance 5w30, STP oil filter, funnel, oil catcher/pan, towels and hand cleaner for $19.99 with a $5 mail in rebate bringing it down to $14.99. I couldn't pass it up so I picked it up.

I've been thinking of skipping the Peak oil and using Pennzoil Platinum with a Napa Gold filter and running it up to 10,000 miles. Would this be a good idea? What about Pennzoil Ultra? Can I use the Ultra with a Napa Gold filter and run it up to 10,000 miles?

Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post.

 

[rjacket]

I'd go with an oil that says it can do extended OCI like Mobil 1 Extended Performance.

Autozone has a deal on that with an extended filter.

I also think that going from 3,750 to 10,000 miles is a bit risky. Think about going to 5000-7000 and doing a used oil analysis to see if you can go longer.

 

[dragonsamus]

Originally Posted By: rjacket
I'd go with an oil that says it can do extended OCI like Mobil 1 Extended Performance.

Autozone has a deal on that with an extended filter.

I also think that going from 3,750 to 10,000 miles is a bit risky. Think about going to 5000-7000 and doing a used oil analysis to see if you can go longer.


Thanks for the quick reply! I'm going to follow your advice and do an oil analysis before extending oil use.

 

[rjacket]

Originally Posted By: dragonsamus
Originally Posted By: rjacket
I'd go with an oil that says it can do extended OCI like Mobil 1 Extended Performance.

Autozone has a deal on that with an extended filter.

I also think that going from 3,750 to 10,000 miles is a bit risky. Think about going to 5000-7000 and doing a used oil analysis to see if you can go longer.


Thanks for the quick reply! I'm going to follow your advice and do an oil analysis before extending oil use.


To be clear, I would say make the change to something like Mobil 1 Extended Performance and then sample at a mileage that you are comfortable at and ask for the TBN.

You'll most likely get a recommendation on how much longer you can keep the oil in based on the TBN.

 

[barlowc]

Your Sentra has a QR25DE in it, correct? Here are links to a couple of used oil analysis I had done on my Altima Coupe with the QR25DE:

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2044708

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2419168

Pick a good synthetic, use a good filter, run it 7500, get a used oil analysis, and then increase from there if the results are good.

 

[Xeno]

I've used M1, and Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w30/10w-30 for 90% of my Spec V's life. And my car loves it. And I have never used anything less than Purolator Pureone, and Napa gold oil filters.

My OCI interval is 4k miles, but I run my car pretty hard and I live in a dusty area.

 

[Oregoonian]

Has anyone asked the OP's driving habits....BEFORE recommending an oil and OCI?

Seems to me.... that would be the first item of interest....instead of suggesting any oil and OCI.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Originally Posted By: dragonsamus




I've been thinking of skipping the Peak oil and using Pennzoil Platinum with a Napa Gold filter and running it up to 10,000 miles. Would this be a good idea? What about Pennzoil Ultra? Can I use the Ultra with a Napa Gold filter and run it up to 10,000 miles?

Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post.


Pennzoil Platinum and Purolator Pure One would be my choice. Change it every 8K.

 

[dragonsamus]

Originally Posted By: Oregoonian
Has anyone asked the OP's driving habits....BEFORE recommending an oil and OCI?

Seems to me.... that would be the first item of interest....instead of suggesting any oil and OCI.


I should've posted that first. My car is a daily driver. I drive it around 24 miles highway to work and 24 miles back.
80% highway and 20% street

 

[dragonsamus]

Originally Posted By: barlowc
Your Sentra has a QR25DE in it, correct? Here are links to a couple of used oil analysis I had done on my Altima Coupe with the QR25DE:

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2044708

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2419168

Pick a good synthetic, use a good filter, run it 7500, get a used oil analysis, and then increase from there if the results are good.


Yes, my car has the 2.5L engine. Thanks for the advice!!

 

[dragonsamus]

Originally Posted By: rjacket
I'd go with an oil that says it can do extended OCI like Mobil 1 Extended Performance.

Autozone has a deal on that with an extended filter.

I also think that going from 3,750 to 10,000 miles is a bit risky. Think about going to 5000-7000 and doing a used oil analysis to see if you can go longer.


I ended up purchasing a 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 Synthetic with a Mobil 1 filter $33.99. I think I'm going to use this oil and do an analysis and see where it goes. Thanks for the advice!!

 

[dragonsamus]

Originally Posted By: Xeno
I've used M1, and Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w30/10w-30 for 90% of my Spec V's life. And my car loves it. And I have never used anything less than Purolator Pureone, and Napa gold oil filters.

My OCI interval is 4k miles, but I run my car pretty hard and I live in a dusty area.



I don't drive my car hard anymore. I was using Castrol European formula 0w30 and Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w30 when I was taking my car to the race track once or twice a month. Since I stopped going I went back to a conventional oil. I also drive super slow now. I want to go back to synthetic for a longer oil change interval. Thanks for the advice!!

 

[dragonsamus]

Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: dragonsamus




I've been thinking of skipping the Peak oil and using Pennzoil Platinum with a Napa Gold filter and running it up to 10,000 miles. Would this be a good idea? What about Pennzoil Ultra? Can I use the Ultra with a Napa Gold filter and run it up to 10,000 miles?

Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post.


Pennzoil Platinum and Purolator Pure One would be my choice. Change it every 8K.


I still really want to try Pennzoil Platinum. I will use it after the Mobil 1. Thanks for the advice!!

 

[Oregoonian]

Both the PP and Mobil 1....are great choices. Can't go wrong with either.

With your driving habits....both oils should go 10K....but you might want to do an used oil analysis at 7500.

If you would like to extend your OCI...to 12 to 15K....Mobil 1 Extended Performance or PU would be a very good choice....but do a used oil analysis at 9K+/-...just to make sure.

 

[dragonsamus]

Originally Posted By: Oregoonian
Both the PP and Mobil 1....are great choices. Can't go wrong with either.

With your driving habits....both oils should go 10K....but you might want to do an used oil analysis at 7500.

If you would like to extend your OCI...to 12 to 15K....Mobil 1 Extended Performance or PU would be a very good choice....but do a used oil analysis at 9K+/-...just to make sure.


Thanks for the advice!!