start by saying hello, i just purchased a slightly used 2000 xe alpine green, got some 31x10.50r15s on it and i havent even begun. i was just wondering what kind of oil everyone uses and is it worth it to run full synthetic?

hey there..

I use Castrol GTX dino oil in my Pathfinder.. synthetics are always better, just cost a little more.

theres lots of good solid axle info available on the board here.. check the Skidplate Alley forum area for more information, photos, and whatnot.

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Welcome to one of the best groups your going to find. I've been driving Datsun/Nissans for 20 years and have three at the minute.

... I have seen many long threads on the subject of oil & filters on a lot of forums. There is a lot of ‘hear-say’ and ‘Joe Blow’ said Blah Blah garbage. Seems a lot of the people and my mechanic friends like Castrol. Castrol is a good oil but I wouldn’t use it because… Castrol lied about their applications rating and had to be sued by API. It's still a good oil.

... I have used some Valvoline and think it is a top class oil. I have used more Pennzoil than any other brand over the years. With my driving habits Pennzoil has worked very well for the last 50 years and I am presently maintaining five running vehicles plus my 18 hp tractor. I did have a sludge problem with Q-state, Havoline and Phillips Trop-Artic but that was long ago and far away and may not have been the fault of the oil.

Synthetic Lubricants are fuel efficient, extended life lubricants manufactured from select synthetic base stocks and special purpose additives. These lubricants provide improved overall performance characteristics when compared to conventional petroleum oils

Synthetic Blend Motor Oils are a blend of synthetic fluids and petroleum oils. They are combined to form an all season motor oil that demonstrates many of the performance features of synthetic lubricants.
below is links to tech info;
http://www.boss302.com/oil.htm OIL INFO

American petroleum institute". http://api-ep.api.org/quality/index.cfm?bitmask=5447BD83-6A5D-11D5-9F1B0008C7094D05

Have a good one and CUL.. Don S..

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I use AMsoil synthetic and change at interval of 30,000 miles. I have a dual filter setup that also extends the time between changes.

I use Valvoline Durablend with good results. Good middle of the road blended synthetic.

More important that the brand of oil is ensuring you follow a routine of change intervalls - every 3k miles for most driving ensures there's good oil in the engine all the time.

thnx alot, i have wanted an X since they came out and finally got one, ive been driving my 91' Dodge 150 4x4 for about 8 years on and off with havoline straight 30 (because its a beast) but love my X and ive only had it for a few days!i just wasnt sure if the x gained anything performance wise out of the syn. as with everything it is generally worth the bit more per quart thnx again.