Correct oil

Liam · Post by **Liam** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:52 pm

Hi guys.

So my car is in for a service on Thursday but it has just started flashing that the oil is low.....

I've looked and it needs 5w-30, now I have Shell Ultra Helix 5w-30 AG.

It says on Shell that I need 5w30 AF....

Now I need to be on the motorway in the morning , there does appear to bit a bit left as I've checked the dipstick.

Will it be safe for me to add a bit of the 5w-30 AF until it gets the service on Thursday?

Thanks

kt53 · Post by **kt53** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:06 pm

Just done a quick Google (they can't touch you for it) for AF & AG. Both stated as being for high performance engines. I can't see it doing any damage - certainly less damage than running with too little of any type of oil.

Deleted User 470 · Post by **Deleted User 470** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:21 pm

That will be fine! They will be changing the oil anyway when they service it.

Particulate Driver · Post by **Particulate Driver** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 6:45 pm

If you're lucky!

danielk · Post by **danielk** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:34 pm

5w 30 low saps (c4)
is what is states in the manual,
Make sure to use (c4)

Beleave me nissan just have a big drom of probaly 5w 40 that they trow into everything diesel that drives in the garage door

Particulate Driver · Post by **Particulate Driver** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:29 pm

That's probably the same for most main dealers, I can't imagine them keeping individual stock items for each model of car. I've been in garages where there's been a huge container of oil by the wall, with a tap on it.

danielk · Post by **danielk** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:51 pm

This is the sad truth
Thats why i service my own car
I keep all receipts as proof
And only use nissan filters

Particulate Driver · Post by **Particulate Driver** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:39 am

You're doing the right thing Danielk, which is what I used to do, but I don't like getting the car on the ramps these days.

Correct oil

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