What Oil Does Your Nissan Take?

Not only does your new Nissan come with a recommended service schedule, but it also has a recommended motor oil. What oil does your car take? Your owner’s manual will have the definitive answer to what kind of oil your car takes, but the Nissan of Florence service department can help you understand the differences between the types of available motor oil and why one particular type is best suited for your Nissan. Most Nissan vehicles run best when synthetic oil is used. Find out why with us! 

What Oil Does Your Car Take: Conventional or Synthetic?

When it comes to conventional and synthetic oil, what kind of oil does your car take? Without motor oil, your gasoline-powered engine would suffer significant damage just from regular driving in Sumter and Florence. Motor oil keeps the many moving parts in a gasoline engine lubricated to protect them from heat and friction. Since Nissan gas powertrains are built for high performance, we recommend synthetic oil for your Rogue or Frontier. 

How Synthetic and Conventional Oil Differ

What’s the difference? Conventional oil and synthetic oil are both made from refined petroleum, but synthetic oil goes through more refining and has additives to improve its performance. While conventional oil won’t necessarily hurt your engine, you’ll need to change your oil more often than you would with synthetic oil or it can build up sludge in your engine, making it run hotter and leading to potential damage and expensive repairs. 

Benefits of Synthetic Engine Oil

While it costs a bit more than conventional oil, there are a lot of benefits to synthetic oil that make the price difference worthwhile. They include: 

• Resists breaking down for longer than conventional motor oil 
• Can last up to 15,000 miles between oil changes
• Keeps your engine cleaner
• Provides better protection from engine overheating when temperatures are high
• Enhances the performance of turbocharged engines

Engine Oil Grades & Density

What oil does your car take in Darlington and Dillon? After choosing synthetic oil, you’ll need to choose a density from 5W-20 or 5W-30. Both grades have the right density for your Nissan engine, meaning their viscosity is just right so the oil can flow and coat all the engine parts it’s designed to protect. If you’re doing a home oil change, our parts department can help you get the right oil grade. 

Learn More With the Nissan of Florence Service Team

Now that you know what kind of oil your car takes, are you interested in learning more DIY car service tips? Visit the Nissan of Florence service tips for information on how your Nissan works and ways you can make it run even better for the long haul. You can also contact us with your automotive service and oil change questions.