Winter Engine Oil Use/Specifications Table (TS86-002)
WARNING: This page is about the Sentra E, 2D Sedan, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 1986-01-14Reference number: TS86-002
WINTER ENGINE OIL USE/SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): TS86-002, Date of Issue:
January 14, 1986
WINTER ENGINE OIL, ALL MODELS
Model(s): All Nissan Models
Section: General Information
Classification: GI86-001
Bulletin No.: TS86-002
Date: January 14, 1986
SERVICE INFORMATION
This bulletin highlights engine oil specifications to be used during the winter months.
SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER
GASOLINE ENGINE
- 5W-30 oil is acceptable for use when the outside temperature is below 60°F (16°C). 5W-30 oil MUST be used if the outside temperature drops below 0°F (-18°C).
- 10W-30 (preferred) or 10W-40 oil may be used if the outside temperature NEVER drops below 0°F (-18°C).
- NEVER use a straight weight oil (e.g. 30) in a gasoline engine.
DIESEL ENGINE
- 5W-30 oil is acceptable for use when the outside temperature is below 60°F (16°C). 5W-30 oil MUST be used if the outside temperature drops below 0°F (-18°C).
- 10W-30 oil may be used if the outside temperature NEVER drops below 0°F (-18°C).
- 15W-40 oil may be used if the outside temperature NEVER drops below 20°F(-7°C).
- 30 oil may be used if the outside temperature NEVER drops below 32°F (0°C).
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Non-Turbo Engine | API SF (Energy Conserving Oils)* |
| Turbo Engine | API SF/CC or SF/CD* |
| Diesel Engine | API SE/CC, SF/CC, SE/CD, SF/CD or CD |
| * - Non-energy conserving oils or API SE grade oils can also be used in 1982 and earlier models.
NOTE:
API SE grade oils can also be used in 1983 and before models.
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