I just sold my gas guzzling truck and picked up a 2006 Sentra 1.8 S. I got the loaded "special edition" and I love it so far.
The auto tranny calls for Nissan Matic D. From what I have read on here, any DexIII should work fine... Correct?
Also, what power steering fluid is used. The manual says Nissan PSF. Would DexIII work here, or just any OTC power steering fluid?
Now for the oil. Since this engine only has a 3 qt sump, I plan on running syn after I get my 1st free oil change from the dealer (Valvoline AC). I have read all the UOA reports for this engine, and it seems to be pretty easy on oil.
My question is: Is there any one oil that would be better in this engine-dino or syn (especially since the head gasket seems prone to leak)? This is why I'm thinking syn, since it should help to cool better?
Thanks in advance for all the help,
Brian
BTW - with only 100 miles on the car, I'm already getting 30 MPG around town with the A/C on
The auto tranny calls for Nissan Matic D. From what I have read on here, any DexIII should work fine... Correct?
Also, what power steering fluid is used. The manual says Nissan PSF. Would DexIII work here, or just any OTC power steering fluid?
Now for the oil. Since this engine only has a 3 qt sump, I plan on running syn after I get my 1st free oil change from the dealer (Valvoline AC). I have read all the UOA reports for this engine, and it seems to be pretty easy on oil.
My question is: Is there any one oil that would be better in this engine-dino or syn (especially since the head gasket seems prone to leak)? This is why I'm thinking syn, since it should help to cool better?
Thanks in advance for all the help,
Brian
BTW - with only 100 miles on the car, I'm already getting 30 MPG around town with the A/C on