Oil change info?

blownb310 · Apr 9th, 2008, 04:57 PM

My friend is ready for his first service on his 2008 Sentra. He wants me to change his oil. Can anyone tell me what weight oil is correct for this car? Synthetic or no? Sorry for the newbie question, but I'm an old school Sentra type of guy.

Mike

saint0421 · Apr 9th, 2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blownb310

My friend is ready for his first service on his 2008 Sentra. He wants me to change his oil. Can anyone tell me what weight oil is correct for this car? Synthetic or no? Sorry for the newbie question, but I'm an old school Sentra type of guy.

Mike

He probably has a manual in the glove box to tell you recommended weight/type.

blownb310 · Apr 9th, 2008, 09:15 PM

Thanks,

Yes I realize that. It's just that I pass an auto store on the way to his house [he lives 15 miles away] and want to buy the oil beforehand. He's an Italian immigrant, a senoir citizen, and can't read English very well. The dealer wants $75 to change his oil.

I was just wondering if they are still using 5W-30 or the lighter 0W-20 or 0W-30 like some Hondas.

saint0421 · Apr 9th, 2008, 09:57 PM

Oh ok, 5w-30 is still being used. You can switch to a synthetic like Mobil 1 or Motul

michaelahess · Apr 21st, 2008, 11:45 PM

Nissan says to NOT use synth, not sure why.

blownb310 · Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:55 AM

Thanks guys!

jonegar1 · May 12th, 2008, 04:33 PM

$75 for an oil change? The dealership where I purchased my Sentra only charges about $30. Wow. Must be special oil?