Yes & No, in a unlikely event the motor went & the dealer said it was due to sludge Nissan has in the past denied warranty work even when the owner had receipts, their argument was that " how did we know that oil & filter made it into that truck". When you take it to a shop or dealer they will usually note the License plate number & with 8-10k intervals with normal milage that's only two oil changes a year, it's worth the extra money for the security of knowing there is a paper trail.Isn't it OK to just keep all receipts and do the job yourself?
Is there something special about changing the oil on this diesel that I need to know about? I've never owned a diesel, but I would have thought the oil change procedure would be the same.....
Diesels generally use different oil. If you choose to do it yourself, check your owner's manual (diesel engine supplement) for proper API SERVICE RATING for your engine and ambient air temperature.Isn't it OK to just keep all receipts and do the job yourself?
Is there something special about changing the oil on this diesel that I need to know about? I've never owned a diesel, but I would have thought the oil change procedure would be the same.....
Don't let it freak you out. Seriously though, the computer is very smart on these new vehicles & knows when the oil needs to be changed so trust it. 7-10k oil changes are becoming the norm with every new vehicle.I was planning to change my oil a little more often than the schedule or oil sensor would like me to do.... I've always used Shell Rotella T6 in all my vehicles and it does meet the oil standards set out in the Nissan manual.
I'm not happy to hear that Nissan would treat a customer who kept all receipts and documentation with such skepticism....
Get a GoPro and make a video :grin2:I was planning to change my oil a little more often than the schedule or oil sensor would like me to do.... I've always used Shell Rotella T6 in all my vehicles and it does meet the oil standards set out in the Nissan manual.
I'm not happy to hear that Nissan would treat a customer who kept all receipts and documentation with such skepticism....
I was planning to change my oil a little more often than the schedule or oil sensor would like me to do.... I've always used Shell Rotella T6 in all my vehicles and it does meet the oil standards set out in the Nissan manual.
I'm not happy to hear that Nissan would treat a customer who kept all receipts and documentation with such skepticism....
Mechanic at my dealership said not to go past 5000 before 1st change. After that said you can go by truck, but still recommends changing more often.
You are not hearing they will deny warranty work, you are hearing internet mythI was planning to change my oil a little more often than the schedule or oil sensor would like me to do.... I've always used Shell Rotella T6 in all my vehicles and it does meet the oil standards set out in the Nissan manual.
I'm not happy to hear that Nissan would treat a customer who kept all receipts and documentation with such skepticism....
Is there an OEM oil filter available? I bought an oil filter when I picked up my truck and they sold me a Fleetgard, so I went to my Freightliner dealer and got them to order an oil filter from Cummins and the same Fleetgard filter showed up.Hyundai/Kia tried the oem filter requirement for their late model vehicles. Many owners have been bitten even though they are wrapped up in a lawsuit right now. Most manufacturers just want to make sure that the vehicle has had proper maintenance for any claims. One other plus is that Shell does provide their own warranty for lubricant related failure with proper documentation. Look at their website for specifics but iirc it's 500,000 for synthetic T6.
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