2016 Rogue SL - Factory Oil Type?

[Frzninvt]

I have read through the owner's manual, inquired at the dealership, searched the internet and this forum and I cannot get a straight answer on what oil type comes in the Rogue from the factory. Is it Dino, a Dino/Synthetic blend or full synthetic? I know the grade is either 0W-20W/5W-30W but I need a straight answer so I know what to expect or provide when I take it in for its first oil change. I am coming from a 2012 Frontier and it had Dino from the factory. Sorry if this has been addressed before.

[ImStricken06]

who cares? just put in what you want. the engine has long been "broken in".

usually from the factory its never synthetic. most engine manufacturers use dino

[colonelcasey]

I think 0W-20 is only available in synthetic or synthetic blend. No idea if the car comes with this from the factory though. I just know the dealer typically puts in 5W-30 during a standard oil change, which is probably conventional. I'm switching back to 0W-20 synthetic and changing the oil myself once the dealer freebies are over.

[Frzninvt]

The reason I ask is if it came with Dino from the factory is when I take it in for the oil change it will be cheaper to stick with the Dino. If it had synthetic I was going to bring my own oil so I don't get billed big $$$ for the synthetic oil change. Either way I think I'll just buy the synthetic and pay them for the labor, filter and crush washer.

[ImStricken06]

usually new engines are build with dino.
regardless, it doesnt matter. you can mix and match. heck, you can do 50/50 every oil change.

[drummerguy]

I mentioned in an earlier post the dealer I contacted said the Rougue comes with O/20 Mobil synthetic oil. I just had my first oil change.....the service manager repeated this but said it was up to me whether I wanted conventional or the synthetic. He did not push me one way or the other. I went for the O/20. This cost a total of 112.55. It included filter, oil disposal fee and taxes.

[darylzero]

I went for the O/20. This cost a total of 112.55. It included filter, oil disposal fee and taxes.

That is basically a 320% markup or $77 for labor. I highly recommend learning how to change your own oil. It is very easy. There are write ups on this forum and videos. Safety first

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[jryka]

My 2015 manual says"• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum
based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements
necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty." Since I only put about 8k miles/yr on my Rogue and need to change it more because of elapsed time than miles, I'm going with reg oil.

[ImStricken06]

My 2015 manual says"• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum
based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements
necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty." Since I only put about 8k miles/yr on my Rogue and need to change it more because of elapsed time than miles, I'm going with reg oil.

my advice t you: with your driving, you can change it twice per year: Nov & May. this way you are changing it around the 4,000mile marker and its always 6months in between.

i always do 5,000 mile changes, and i do about 25,000-30,000 miles per year. (using conventional, except mid winter when i change into 0w-30)

[mjs1444]

my dealer told me is has 0-20 syn. blend. I plan on switching to Mobil 1 full synthentic after my first oil change at 4000 mi.