2002 Nissan Altima Which Engine oil is better for my car?

2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
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PRAVEENKHEMS
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2002 Nissan Altima

Hi,

which engine oil is suitable for a Nissan Altima that has run 85000 miles. Synthetic or regular oil? I want to ask the mechanic to use an engine oil of my choice, can you pls advice what type of engine oil to buy and which brand to buy?

Thanks
May 22, 2010 at 11:45 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

What oil have you been using, a mineral based or synth oil? what weight oil and have you had any oil consumption problems as yet?

mark (mhpautos)
May 22, 2010 at 9:50 PM
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