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Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by almubby: 4:55pm On Aug 08, 2013
I'v been driving a 2001 infiniti QX4 for about a year now, and I've serviced the engine four times using Mobil XHP (20W-50).

I would like to know if changing to Mobil 1 (0W-40) will not have adverse effect on the engine.

Mileage: 122000miles


Thanks.
Re: Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by chikasin4(m): 9:19pm On Aug 08, 2013
Well from my own of observation u hv to consult ur owners manual to know d recomended oil. Meanwhile 0w-40 is a syntetic oil, which is so light for ur engine dat covers over 122000 miles, it may weaken ur seals if dey recomend e.g 5w-30 at ur oil fill cap.
Re: Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by almubby: 9:47pm On Aug 08, 2013
chikasin4: Well from my own of observation u hv to consult ur owners manual to know d recomended oil. Meanwhile 0w-40 is a syntetic oil, which is so light for ur engine dat covers over 122000 miles, it may weaken ur seals if dey recomend e.g 5w-30 at ur oil fill cap.


The recommended oil is actually 5W-30 which is not readily available. I settled for 20W-50 after searching endlessly for the latter.
Re: Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by nissparts(m): 10:47pm On Aug 08, 2013
5w30 and 5w20 are available.
My number is in my signature
Re: Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by almubby: 11:21pm On Aug 08, 2013
nissparts: 5w30 and 5w20 are available.
My number is in my signature


Pls see d original post. Is it SAFE to switch to 5w30? I'm currently using 20w50.
Re: Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by nissparts(m): 12:26am On Aug 09, 2013
If it werent I wouldnt state the availability.
FYI 122K mileage is not high mileage for an 01 model either AND the fact that you've been using 20w50 deserves more worry than the effects of a switch which are non-existent

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Re: Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by ZIMDRILL(m): 12:49am On Aug 09, 2013
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-choose-the-right-motor-oil.html

http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/171/oil-can
Re: Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by Nobody: 11:17am On Aug 09, 2013
nissparts: 5w30 and 5w20 are available.
My number is in my signature
Do you have 10w30 as well?
Re: Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by nissparts(m): 1:57pm On Aug 09, 2013
No Sir
Re: Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by treatise: 3:44pm On Aug 09, 2013
almubby:


The recommended oil is actually 5W-30 which is not readily available. I settled for 20W-50 after searching endlessly for the latter.
Thanks folks for this topic. I have 2!0 Camry manufactured in 1986 and Iam using SAE 20W50, it appears I'm supposed to be using SAE40,right?
Re: Changing From 20W-50 To 0W-40 by almubby: 4:42pm On Aug 09, 2013
@ ZIM DRILL, quite educative. Thanks.

@ nisspart, I'll get in touch.

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