Just thought I would post this up here for information purposes for anyone that has run into the 0W20 vs 5W30 concerns when a dealer uses the 0W20 for a fill. Not directly specific to the Frontier, but helps alleviate some of my concern. For some reason beyond my understanding, the dealers here and Nissan Canada have told me (in writing) there is a warranty bulletin saying to use 0W20, but REFUSE to show me a copy. Like WTF! I also have a formal support case opened with Nissan Canada in case a "motor oil" related issue ever arises....highly strange IMO.
Anyways, I will continue to use their 0W20 option in the winter months, where it might actually be a better option here (I used 0W20 this winter and after carefully listening to startup dozens of times, was a bit consoled with the smooth, noiseless starts. I will use a different mechanic for summer changes where I can get a 5W30 without the ridiculous costs the dealer wants - and I don't actually trust their mechanics to use it even when asked.
Don't want to start the discussion again as this has been beat to death, but this was the first form of any type of document I have seen so just thought others may be interested. I know oil is "one of those topics".
Anyways, I will continue to use their 0W20 option in the winter months, where it might actually be a better option here (I used 0W20 this winter and after carefully listening to startup dozens of times, was a bit consoled with the smooth, noiseless starts. I will use a different mechanic for summer changes where I can get a 5W30 without the ridiculous costs the dealer wants - and I don't actually trust their mechanics to use it even when asked.
Don't want to start the discussion again as this has been beat to death, but this was the first form of any type of document I have seen so just thought others may be interested. I know oil is "one of those topics".
