What type/grade of oil do you guys run in your Titan

FLfinfan · 04-06-2004, 06:08 AM

Especially interested in what people from hot climates like FLA are running for oil type/grade in their Titan. Also, did I read correctly that the amount is "Approximately" 6 1/2 quarts?

Farmer Fred · 04-06-2004, 06:29 AM

I did the first change at 500 miles and used 5W30 Penzoil mineral. It actually took seven quarts.

FLfinfan · 04-06-2004, 07:21 AM

Thanks. Anyone running 10W-30? Synthetic?

Billin' Time · 04-06-2004, 07:28 AM

My dealership used Castrol 10W30 when they did my first oil change at 1200 miles.

kennyo · 04-06-2004, 08:43 AM

I changed mine around 1000 with Penzoil 5w-30 it seems to be running really smooth since the change. I had a little valve train noise before I dropped the oil. I'm up North though (Chicago).

stevnmd · 04-06-2004, 09:52 AM

I let the dealer do the first oil change.

I just did the second change at 4200 miles last night. I put in Amsoil 5w30. Let me tell you, it quieted down the valve train significantly! Amsoil's GOOD stuff.

bestatchess · 04-06-2004, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FLfinfan

Especially interested in what people from hot climates like FLA are running for oil type/grade in their Titan. Also, did I read correctly that the amount is "Approximately" 6 1/2 quarts?

Chevron Supreme 5W-30 - "approximately 6 1/2 quarts" apparently means drain the oil, change the filter and add 7 quarts.

Titan4UGA · 04-06-2004, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bestatchess

Chevron Supreme 5W-30 - "approximately 6 1/2 quarts" apparently means drain the oil, change the filter and add 7 quarts.

When it gets to that time, I will use 5w-30 Royal Purple Sy. I have used this before and it is awesome stuff, one of the about two "true" full synthetics out there. The only problem is no one carries it so you have to get creative to find it. I also use them for all the other oil in the truck, ATF, diff, transfer case etc.

PigPen · 04-07-2004, 04:06 AM

Amsoil series 2000 0w-30 and an extended capacity baldwin filter. Was able to fit almost 8 Qts. in the sump.

FLfinfan · 04-07-2004, 04:06 PM

Called dealership, they said 10w-30. And no synthetic till after Nissans break in period.

Sammy Sandbag · 04-07-2004, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FLfinfan

Called dealership, they said 10w-30. And no synthetic till after Nissans break in period.

Just out of curiosity, what is the break in period? I'm too lazy to look at the manual.

Cienfuegos · 04-07-2004, 04:19 PM

There is another thread going about oil, its crazy and has alot of great information.

Just Drained The Mobil 1

Mods make that a sticky resource thread.

Mustard · 04-07-2004, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PigPen

Amsoil series 2000 0w-30 and an extended capacity baldwin filter. Was able to fit almost 8 Qts. in the sump.

PigPen,

Do you have a part number for the Baldwin filter?

I changed over to Amsoil 5w-30 at a little over 5,000 miles and noticed no increase in engine noise.

Thanks,
Matt

PigPen · 04-08-2004, 09:27 AM

ITs baldwin B-1431. Good luck.

got_titan · 04-08-2004, 10:12 AM

im using chevron supreme 5w-30 winter, and 10w-30 summer and so far no start up noise and no valve train noise. i will be sending a oil sample to blackstone in 1000 miles i keep everyone posted. the chevron is good oil and pretty cheap at wally world 1.09 per quart in my area.