first oil change

[kq702]

Hi, I have a 2014 nissan rogue and its just over 3,000 miles. I was wondering what is the best oil to use? I have seen lots of topics where people talk about different oils and some people say synthetic is good and others say it is not needed for a new car. I have seen other posts where someone said that the dealer used 10w - 30 on the car despite the manual saying it should be changed with 5w-30.

I have a coupon for firestone and it says $20 for a synthetic oil change using a synthetic blend (doesnt say how much of what is in the blend though). Or I can buy oil and a filter at auto zone and bring it to my mechanic and he will charge $15 labor if I supply the new oil / filter.


So what is the best value - should I buy special oil and pay my mechanic to do the change or is it safe to bring to firestone for a synthetic blend oil change?

[tsumeone]

You want to use the 0w-20 that the manual says if you want to get the best MPG.

[lne937s]

Yes, use 0W20 to get the most power and fuel economy out of your Rogue. It is what your engine was designed to run on. The money you would save on a conventional oil change will cost you at the pump.