Changing the fluids on your vehicle is a major component of vehicle maintenance, especially the engine oil. Nissan recommend that you get your oil changed every three months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. One option is to take your vehicle to a mechanic. However, changing the oil yourself is a pretty simple process and it starts with knowing the right engine oil to choose. There are several recommended oil choices for a 1993 Nissan Pickup truck.
Engine oil acts as a basic lubricant to your engine. In cold weather, when your engine is likely to spin more rapidly to maintain certain temperatures, lighter oil is recommended. Some cold weather recommended oils include Havoline 10W-30, Chevron Supreme 10W-30, Quaker State Peak Performance 10W-30, Valvoline Maxlife High Mileage 10W-40 and and Pennzoil High Mileage 10W-40.
In warm weather, heavier oil is usually recommended to keep your engine from spinning too fast and running the risk of overheating. Some warm weather recommended oils include Valvoline Premium 20W-50, Exxon Superflow 20W-50, Formula Shell 20W-50, Havoline 20W-50 and Valuecraft 20W-50.
In some cases, it is best to cover your bases by choosing engine oil that is compatible in any kind of weather. Multi-viscosity oils have the advantage of being able to handle winter temperatures as well as extremely hot conditions. Some of these recommended oils include Lucas Synthetic 5W-30, Gastrol GTX 5W-30, Exxon Superflow 5W-30, Royal Purple 5W-30, Quaker State Synthetic 5W-30 and Formula Shell 5W-30.
