I recently bought a Nissan Altima Hybrid and was surprised to find that the recommended oil was 0W-20. I understand that the thinner oil would help gas mileage a bit, but it can be difficult to find.
On the other hand, 0W-30 is fairly common. I called Mobil and they said I should use the 0W-20, but when I called Nissan they said the 0W-30 would be OK.
Seems to me that both should be fine at cold temperatures, but that the 0W-30 would be better at high temperatures.
Anybody got any thoughts?
P.S. Nissan recommends oil changes at 3500 miles for level 1 (city driving) use and 7000 for level 2 (open road). I'm thinking that a good synthetic every 5000 sounds about right. Opinions?
On the other hand, 0W-30 is fairly common. I called Mobil and they said I should use the 0W-20, but when I called Nissan they said the 0W-30 would be OK.
Seems to me that both should be fine at cold temperatures, but that the 0W-30 would be better at high temperatures.
Anybody got any thoughts?
P.S. Nissan recommends oil changes at 3500 miles for level 1 (city driving) use and 7000 for level 2 (open road). I'm thinking that a good synthetic every 5000 sounds about right. Opinions?