Hi Scottie et al

I've been thinking of changing the engine oil for a while (I normally change half way between services because I tow a caravan for approx 4,000 miles a year)

What's been putting me off was the cost, £44 per 4 litres of Castrol Edge 0w 30 Turbo diesel in the U.K. and 7.5 litres required for the oil change making approx. £88 in total plus the filter. I normally buy in France which is generally cheaper but couldn't find Castrol edge TD 0w30 on sale this year.

I don't know why but I checked out e-bay and managed to get 9 litres (2x4l + 1x1l) for £58 including p&p. (delivered next day)

They're all gone at that price at present, most now being £44'ish + p&p per 4 litres but it may be well worth checking out at frequent intervals.

Xacre

 

hi every one

The correct oil to use in the X-Trail Diesel with a DPF is
Comma Zyner Z 5-30 fully synthetic.

I have been in touch with Comma Oils and they have confirmed this.

I Hope this is of some use to people I have just order some and will be
using it in our own X-Trail

PS it is suitable for Petrol and Diesel engines with after exhaust filters.

Best price I have found is Wilco on line £125 for 4 x 5 ltr Packs ie 20 ltrs

Regards
Mayo

 

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Nissan's own oil is Part No's:1Litre bottle (KE900-90031) Spec ACEA-C3 Low Ash. 5 Litre bottle (KE900-90041) Spec ACEA-C3 Low Ash.

 

Just done an oil change today for 2.0l diesel M9R engine with particulate filter Owners manual recommends "Genuine Nissan oil" and the spec ACEA C3 Low ash nths 3.5, SAE 5W-30, Castrol edge do an oil in this spec as do Halfords but the Halfords did it for me as you get 5l for the price of 4l Castrol. This oil can be used in Diesel and Petrol engines and is the same spec as the VW and Audi longlife stuff. All oil is expensive (this is £41.99 for 5l) these days but to me its the right spec and its false economy not to use good oil and change regularly. I usually change oil every 6000 miles on my diesel cars, Nissan recommemd 12500 miles/yearly for this engine, its such a good quality spec I could be tempted to go to 12.5k miles. Still next time I'll only need 5l with the 2.5l i've got left after this change. :smile:

 

Just found this topic after problems with DPF filter, which has just been replaced under waranty.
Found the content interesting as on collection after the first years service the dealer handed me a 1ltr bottle of top up engine oil. This was Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5w50 emission system protection, fully synthetic oil.

Have not seen this oil mentioned in the lists above, although spec on back does list as for use with DPF filters. Could this be a problem ???? or another oil to add to the list

 

Hi Scottie et al

I've been thinking of changing the engine oil for a while (I normally change half way between services because I tow a caravan for approx 4,000 miles a year)

What's been putting me off was the cost, £44 per 4 litres of Castrol Edge 0w 30 Turbo diesel in the U.K. and 7.5 litres required for the oil change making approx. £88 in total plus the filter. I normally buy in France which is generally cheaper but couldn't find Castrol edge TD 0w30 on sale this year.

I don't know why but I checked out e-bay and managed to get 9 litres (2x4l + 1x1l) for £58 including p&p. (delivered next day)

They're all gone at that price at present, most now being £44'ish + p&p per 4 litres but it may be well worth checking out at frequent intervals.

Xacre

According to Castrol they reccommend Edge 5w 30 acea 3 low ash equivilent,Whish i will be putting in my 2008 2.0 Ltr X trail this afternoon.Many other Oil manufacturers have similar spec oils which they endorse.
Here is the link.
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/iframe.d ... Id=7044829

 

Hi Scottie et al

I've been thinking of changing the engine oil for a while (I normally change half way between services because I tow a caravan for approx 4,000 miles a year)

What's been putting me off was the cost, £44 per 4 litres of Castrol Edge 0w 30 Turbo diesel in the U.K. and 7.5 litres required for the oil change making approx. £88 in total plus the filter. I normally buy in France which is generally cheaper but couldn't find Castrol edge TD 0w30 on sale this year.

I don't know why but I checked out e-bay and managed to get 9 litres (2x4l + 1x1l) for £58 including p&p. (delivered next day)

They're all gone at that price at present, most now being £44'ish + p&p per 4 litres but it may be well worth checking out at frequent intervals.

Xacre

According to Castrol they reccommend Edge 5w 30 acea 3 low ash equivilent,Whish i will be putting in my 2008 2.0 Ltr X trail this afternoon.Many other Oil manufacturers have similar spec oils which they endorse.
Here is the link.
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/iframe.d ... Id=7044829

This seems to be the Castrol oil to go for,Edge 5w 30 acea 3, any comments?

 

Comma do the oil for 2.0 DCi too

http://www.commaoil.com/products/results/91079150

 

To repeat the advice I read elsewhere on this forum, national tyres and autocare have quoted me £54 for oil and filter change using castrol edge 5w30 fully synthetic. This is cheaper than the halfords price for just the oil.
Have a look at www.national.co.uk

 

Hi All,

For those who like to DIY on oil changes though, the Castrol Edge oil currently has a tenner off at Halfords (£37.59 as as today's date)

Not sure how long the offer is on for.

Stu

 

genuine C3 oil from Nissan dealer, £39.80

 

I have used the Powerenhancer BG 248 in the fuel.

Has anyone found any advantages/disadvantages with using their BG DOC Diesel Oil Conditioner, or is it best to just leave the oil without any additives?

 

would not mess whilst still under the 3 year warrenty, just in case,

 

would not mess whilst still under the 3 year warrenty, just in case,

Excellent point Albert, Thanks. :biggrin:

First service being done early next month, will make a point of asking what oil they (Western Nissan, Edinburgh) use.

 

A friend of mine said he's just seen some 5W30 C3 at Asda for £20 / 5 litres. It is Asda branded. Also, it appears to be a regular thing, not an offer.

 

Just to add (more) to this post. I bought 2 x 4 litres of fully synthetic 5W30 C3 oil from Tesco today (Tesco branded but hey it meets the spec). 8 litres worked out at £31.84.

 

Just to complete my earlier post in this topic, had my first service done by Western Nissan, Edinburgh last Thursday. They confirmed that they use the Oil mentioned by Umbongo namely: Nissan's own oil Spec ACEA-C3 Low Ash.

Was impressed by the efficient and courteous service I got, Nissan Micra was the courtesy car and the X-Trail was washed and mini valeted and I got them to change the wheels back to front. All included in the £349.00 3year service pack I bought a year ago at new.

 

How do I know if I got a dpf fitted? Thx xx

 

Always used Comma oils in mine for years, infact just bought 10 Ltrs comma syner Z to do an oil change this weekend

For those using Castrol edge Euro car parts sometimes have it on offer at a lot cheaper price than Halfrauds :mrgreen:

 

What about Mobil 1 for M9R engine on a T31?

Features and Potential Benefits
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40 is made with a proprietary blend of ultra high performance synthetic basestocks fortified with a precisely balanced component system. Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40's wide viscosity range helps to provide unsurpassed levels of protection, good fuel economy, and an overall smooth driving experience. Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40 helps to keep engines starting in Arctic extreme cold and cleans deposits, sludge and varnish often formed in high temperature operating conditions. Meeting or exceeding many global industry standards and major leading builder requirements is the cornerstone of the performance reserve that lets Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40 helps to keep performing well after conventional oils may not. Key features and potential benefits include:

Features Advantages and Potential Benefits
Active cleaning agents Helps to prevent deposits and sludge build-up to enable long and clean engine life
Outstanding thermal and oxidation stability Helps to reduce oil aging allowing extended drain interval protection
Low oil consumption Less hydrocarbon pollution
Enhanced frictional properties Aids fuel economy
Excellent low temperature capabilities Quick cold weather starting and ultra fast protection
Helps to extend engine and electrical system life
High Viscosity Index Excellent overall lubrication and wear protection performance for all driving styles and conditions, from mild to severe.
Applications
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40 is recommended for all types of modern vehicles, especially high-performance turbo-charged, supercharged diesel multi-valve fuel injected engines found in passenger cars, SUVs, light vans and trucks.

Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40 is especially suitable for extreme conditions, where conventional oil often may not perform.
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40 is not recommended for 2-Cycle or aviation engines, unless specifically approved by the manufacturer.
Specifications and Approvals
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40 meets or exceeds requirements of the following industry specifications
ACEA A3/B3
ACEA A3/B4

Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40 has the following builder approvals:
MB-Approval 229.3
MB-Approval 229.5
VW 502 00
VW 505 00

According to ExxonMobil, Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40 is of the following quality:
API CF
FIAT FIAT 9.55535 - M2
FIAT FIAT 9.55535 - N2
FIAT FIAT 9.55535 - Z2
OPEL Diesel Service Fill GM-LL-A-025
OPEL Diesel Service Fill GM-LL-B-025

Typical Properties
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0W-40
Viscosity, cSt (ASTM D445)
@ 40º C 75
@ 100º C 13.5
Viscosity Index 185
MRV at -40ºC, cP (ASTM D4684) 31,000
HTHS Viscosity, mPa•s @ 150ºC, (ASTM D4683) 3.8
Total Base Number (ASTM D2896) 11.8
Sulfated Ash, wt% (ASTM D874) 1.3
Phosphorous, wt% (ASTM D4981) 0.1
Flash Point, ºC (ASTM D92) 230
Density @15.6 ºC, g/ml (ASTM D4052) 0.85

 

Hi,

Stick with the recommended oil spec. See this thread for details on what happened if the incorrect oil is used: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=24553&hilit=+Dpf

Kind Regards,

Eoin

 

Thanks :thumbs:

 

Found that Vauxhall/GM do a Dexos 2 5w30 with the following specs:

Genuine GM 5w30 Fully Synthetic Oil

SPEC:ACEA A3
ACEA B4
ACEA C3
API CF
API SM
BMW LL 04
229.51 MB
Opel GM-LL-A-025
Opel GM-LL-B-025
VW 502.00
VW 505.00
VW 505.01

GM GM-LL-A-025, GM-LL-B-025
BMW Long-life-04
MB 229 -51
VW 502.00/505.00/505.01 ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, C3
API SM/SL/CF

Bonus is you can get 10L for £35 on ebay

 

Found that Vauxhall/GM do a Dexos 2 5w30 with the following specs:

Genuine GM 5w30 Fully Synthetic Oil

SPEC:ACEA A3
ACEA B4
ACEA C3
API CF
API SM
BMW LL 04
229.51 MB
Opel GM-LL-A-025
Opel GM-LL-B-025
VW 502.00
VW 505.00
VW 505.01

GM GM-LL-A-025, GM-LL-B-025
BMW Long-life-04
MB 229 -51
VW 502.00/505.00/505.01 ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, C3
API SM/SL/CF

Bonus is you can get 10L for £35 on ebay

Yes, ~I use that or Asda's finest ! :thumbs: