life-is-a-journey

Hello all!
I need to change my oil for the first time since I purchased my 2010 Altima. I'm interested in using Amsoil XL 5W30. I used synthetic in my last Nissan, but I used Mobil 1 full synthetic. I'm willing to pay the price for Amsoil if it is worth it. I also plan to use Amsoil Oil Filter -EA15K12. This filter is a 15k, but I will change it out around 5k. The oil I plan on using XL is up to 10k, but I will (as stated earlier) be changing it at 5k. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Is Amsoil worth the $? Has anyone had good or bad experiences with Amsoil oil and filters? Thanks

chuckster57

Just my opinion, but if your going to follow the 5K mile change schedule, your wasting your money.

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smj999smj

I agree. You're wasting your money using Amsoil if you are using 5000 mile intervals. Keep in mind Nissan recommends 7500 mile intervals using conventional oil. I use Walmart's Syntech Full-Synthetic 5W30 in my 06 Pathfinder with a Nissan oil filter at 7500 mile intervals; I do the same with my friends 08 Pathy. The Syntech generally runs $17 to $22 per 5 quart jug and is made by Royal Shell, who also makes Rotella.

life-is-a-journey

Thanks for responding to my post! I do understand that the schedule 2 maintenance states to do an oil change at 7,500 mi or 6 mon whichever comes first, but I drive alot so I think that I should not go that far between changes. And on the other hand the schedule 1 maintenance states to change the oil at 3,750 mi or 3 mon whichever comes first, so I was thinking I would just fall somewhere in between those. I drive my car hard, but not too hard, and I rack up those miles quick. I will check the color of my oil at 5,000 mi and see if it is going to need to be changed at that point, I may try to push it to 6 or 7k. Thanks for all of your input!