This warranty takes effect from and including the later of (a) the date falling 30 days the engine oil change is completed after the date of oil change and (b) the date on which the vehicle is driven for 1000 kilometers in addition to its odometer reading on the date of oil change, provided that registration has been completed to the satisfaction of BP Castrol Lubricants (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has limited responsibilities under this warranty, specifically to the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged engine parts listed above in accordance with Section V above or, in the proper case, paying the deductible amount noted in, and in accordance with Section VII (4) above.
What is the application? Year/make/model, driving habits and conditions? The board needs some info to develop an opinion. And many will have an opinion... be prepared.
E Thread starter JoinedOct 3, 2017Messages27LocationCaliforniaEMT_760
- Nov 25, 2019
- #3
2014 Nissan Xterra with the VQ40 DE 4.0 engine. I'm in the Pacific Northwest, driving habits are driving around town, stop and go traffic, occasional offroading. I picked it up for $ 19/5 Quarts.. My engine seems to love this stuff. So smooth. I looked in the Castrol datasheet, no mention of intervals. Just the whole " reduces wear on startup using intelligent molecules" spiel.
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669Torino
JoinedDec 12, 2017Messages862LocationIndy
- Nov 25, 2019
- #5
Looks like Nissan says 5k intervals for you.
E Thread starter JoinedOct 3, 2017Messages27LocationCaliforniaEMT_760
- Nov 25, 2019
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Found this: //www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3940342/2 This cobalt owner says 9k?
E Thread starter JoinedOct 3, 2017Messages27LocationCaliforniaEMT_760
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Found this: //www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3940342/2 A bunch of people doing UOA claim 9k..
669Torino
JoinedDec 12, 2017Messages862LocationIndy
- Nov 25, 2019
- #8
Service interval is determined by the vehicle, driving habits, and conditions. Not by the oil. That is my opinion, for what it's worth.
JJLTD
JoinedDec 15, 2017Messages3,275LocationOn another site
- Nov 26, 2019
- #9
Originally Posted by 69Torino Service interval is determined by the vehicle, driving habits, and conditions. Not by the oil. That is my opinion, for what it's worth.
TheLawnRanger
JoinedMar 18, 2018Messages2,575LocationMississippi
- Nov 26, 2019
- #10
Full synthetic or synthetic blend?
OOilUzer
JoinedAug 1, 2017Messages2,642LocationWA
- Nov 26, 2019
- #11
forget the interval, GTX Magnatec 5W30 Noack is 8.9
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EMT_760
Thread starter
JoinedOct 3, 2017Messages27LocationCalifornia
- Nov 26, 2019
- #12
Originally Posted by TheLawnRanger Full synthetic or synthetic blend?
E Thread starter JoinedOct 3, 2017Messages27LocationCaliforniaEMT_760
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Originally Posted by OilUzer forget the interval, GTX Magnatec 5W30 Noack is 8.9
Bbullwinkle
JoinedOct 9, 2004Messages12,988LocationCincinnati, OH, USA
- Nov 26, 2019
- #14
I'm running 7500 on the 4.6 in my sig, it literally never uses a drop, even after 7500. More highway, but there's some stop & go too. Magnatec 5W20 is definitely better than the MC (or whatever bulk) 5W20 the stealer uses in the Transit, for sure.
Duffyjr
JoinedJan 13, 2016Messages3,489LocationNortheast Nebraska
- Nov 26, 2019
- #15
Originally Posted by EMT_760 2014 Nissan Xterra with the VQ40 DE 4.0 engine. I'm in the Pacific Northwest, driving habits are driving around town, stop and go traffic, occasional offroading.
AARCOgraphite
JoinedMay 17, 2009Messages18,736LocationN.H, U.S.A.
- Nov 26, 2019
- #16
Originally Posted by EMT_760 2014 Nissan Xterra with the VQ40 DE 4.0 engine. I'm in the Pacific Northwest, driving habits are driving around town, stop and go traffic, occasional offroading. ... .
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TheLawnRanger
JoinedMar 18, 2018Messages2,575LocationMississippi
- Nov 26, 2019
- #17
When I used this oil, I changed it at 6000 miles even though I did have more highway miles. I'm sure I could have went longer but 6000 usually hit at a convenient time. 5000 would be a good number with you offloading and being in stop and go traffic a lot.
Ddawgn86
JoinedAug 3, 2011Messages286LocationAthens, GA GO DAWGS
- Nov 26, 2019
- #18
I have or have had 3 Nissans with this engine with each over 150k miles. I used Mobil 1 full syn 10-30 and changed oil every 5 k miles. Never had an issue. Changed the valve cover gaskets on one last year at 190 k and came looked new. No sludge at all.
Ssgtrockjoe
JoinedJun 21, 2015Messages173LocationBoston
- Nov 26, 2019
- #19
Had a 2015 Nissan Xterra with the same engine. Always changed at 5000 per owners manual. Mix of highway and city driving. Figured I could not go wrong using what owners manual recommended. Used various semi and full synthetic motor oils including Castrol Magnatec but mostly Kendall motor oil. Never had any issues. Now have a 2019 Nissan Frontier with same engine and plan on following the 5000 mile interval for oil changes.
E Thread starter JoinedOct 3, 2017Messages27LocationCaliforniaEMT_760
- Nov 26, 2019
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I just got off the phone with Castrol customer service. The rep stated they dont have any " recommended intervals" but suggested going off what the " manufacturer recommends". That has a me worried a bit, the ironic thing is their Edge line or extended performance has been tested to a higher standard and has that data available. This may be my last venture with Magnatech.. Its quite a uneasy feeling if Castrol won't release their data to the public. Yes " Intelligent molecules cling to reduce wear". But for how long? Very subjective and speculative...How many miles does Castrol GTX last?
How often to change Castrol GTX high mileage oil?
Is Castrol GTX Magnatec discontinued?
How often should you change Castrol synthetic oil?