The trend of using original lubricants is gradually starting to fade into the background. Affects the wide availability of information and the growing literacy of car owners. Many understand that they are overpaying simply for a branded badge on a canister.

Nissan 5W30 engine oils, however, retain their position in the market. Demand for these products is not as high as for general purpose lubricants.

But still the owners nissan cars purchase original lubricants, despite the relatively high price. What is offered today under the Nissan brand name, and how justified the use of these oils is, we will understand below.

general characteristics

Motor oils with a viscosity of 5W30 among Asian automobiles over 5 years old are used most in demand. Now the engines of modern Japanese cars they are mainly designed for low-viscosity lubricants with indices according to SAE 0W20 and even 0W16 for forced revving engines.

From common features inherent in all Nissan 5W30 engine oils, several characteristics can be distinguished:

• 100% compatible (if appropriate) with Nissan engines and guaranteed safety for catalysts and particulate filters;
• the stability of the composition and the invariance of properties, regardless of the batch and place of production;
• rather high price even for relatively simple options with mediocre features.

The last point, oddly enough, did not become fatal for Nissan oils. Even with the condition of a detailed study of these lubricants in the laboratory and the publication of the results.

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Yes, the oils are of high quality and fully comply with the requirements of the standards indicated on the container. But it is obvious that the overpayment for the brand and the conditional guarantee of stability is present and is a significant part of the price.

The individual characteristics of Nissan 5W30 oils vary quite a lot. So pick up suitable lubricant viscosity alone is not possible.

Nissan branded oils with a viscosity of 5W30

Let's take a brief look at common and available motor oils with a viscosity of 5W30 on the market.

This synthetic "Nissan" 5W30 is designed for gasoline and diesel engines. Thanks to a small sulfate ash content and good thermal resistance can be used in cars equipped with particulate filters (DPF or FAP).

Due to the limited use, the manufacturer does not indicate on the container tolerances for international classifiers for Nissan DPF 5W-30 oil. Presumably, it complies with the ACEA C3 specification.

Complies with ACEA A5/B5, API open sources positioned as SL/CF. This is original engine oil Nissan 5W-30 for gasoline engines can also be used for diesel engines that do not have a diesel particulate filter.

The high ACEA tolerance raises the question: why API class 2 points behind the current one? The answer, most likely, lies in the fact that these lubricants are initially highly specialized.

And their scope does not imply filling in the engines of other automakers. Therefore, chase high tolerance there is no point for the manufacturer by artificially increasing the performance being tested.

Semi-synthetic motor oil for gasoline engines. The manufacturer specifies the following tolerances: API SN, ACEA A3/B3, ILSAC GF-4.

Despite the semi-synthetic nature and not the most impressive set of characteristics, this lubricant is more expensive than Nissan 5W30 synthetic products. This discrepancy in price is explained by a more technologically advanced base and an expensive additive package.

Low sulfur oil designed for use in diesel engines with exhaust gas treatment systems. Compatible with vehicles operating under the EURO-5 standard and equipped with particulate filters.

This synthetic 5W30 from Nissan received JASO DL-1 approval. One of the main parameters controlled by this specification is environmental friendliness.

Production branches nissan lubricants available in Japan and Europe. Japanese products usually come in iron containers, European versions are bottled in plastic.

Scope and compatibility

Naturally, Nissan engine oils with SAE 5W-30 viscosity are used in cars of the same concern. And therefore, the automaker deliberately does not disclose all the details of the composition and properties of its brand lubricants.

However, independent laboratory studies have shown that specifications Nissan 5W30 oils are not distinguished by any special parameters.

In general, we can say this: original lubricants from Nissan are average synthetics and semi-synthetics, which have quite a few analogues on the market.

There is one factor that determines the desire of motorists to use precisely original products. This is their stability. Regardless of where the oil was produced, it will always correspond exactly to its nominal parameters.

Moreover, it was this quality that prompted some motorists to use Nissan lubricants in other brands of the Asian auto industry.

Apart from stable High Quality, there are almost no fakes of industrial production level for these motor oils. Sometimes there are so-called "refills", when a cheap mineral base is poured into an empty canister from under the original. And yet, roles about differences original canister see at the end of the article.

There are cases when unscrupulous service stations when ordering complex service“Oil + change” poured into the engine a cheap mineral water from a branded canister.

To be honest, with Nissan 5w40 engine oil, the story is kind of dark. Trying to understand the technical characteristics of the product, we will try to bring the oil into the light from the shadows.

To begin with, let's try to determine which class Nissan 5w40 engine oil belongs to, given that the forums are full of warnings that there are at least two Nissans under such SAE - one mineral, the second synthetic. How a product can be completely mineral with a characteristic in 5w40 and all-weather suitability is a mystery. Most likely, the answer lies in the fact that the technical translation of product manuals from of English language, is not done correctly, and it turns out that a high-quality mineral base of deep cleaning, prepared for the synthesis of a synthetic base, suddenly becomes mineral oil Nissan 5w40.

The second bike is that the Elves are the same Nissans and lately it is the Elf that has been poured into the canisters of the famous brand. The other half of the Internet is voiced by a singed Nissan from Texaco Halvoline 5W40. It is somewhat funny that both of these companies are global suppliers of high-quality oil bases, which are purchased by almost all famous brands, obtaining their oil masterpieces exclusively by adding packaged additives.

Actually, roughly speaking, we can say that in most cases the oil is poured from one barrel, the only difference is who, what and how much is added to it, of course, with the exception of those companies that are directly involved in the development of oil products and have their own scientific laboratories and centers.

Returning to the Nissan 5W40, one thing can be said that since 2001, Elf has been an official partner of Nissan throughout the European space and not only, respectively, and produces many fluids for servicing Nissan cars on its own. Native Nissan 5w40 engine oil is produced in Belgium and has a characteristic unpacking in plastic cans five and one litre. How to distinguish a fake from an analogue is a matter of time, if you are too lazy to consider protective holograms, then you can act on the principle that a good knock will manifest itself.

Specifications of Nissan 5w40 engine oil

In general, the product has the following characteristics:

• type - synthetics, or rather full synthetics;
• manufacturer - Belgium;
• seasonal use - no restrictions;
• standard packaging - gray plastic packaging with 5 liters of unpacking or liter containers for topping up;
• viscosity class - SAE 5W40;
• purpose - suitable for use in all four-stroke engines running on diesel and gasoline fuel, including the modification of turbines, with a restriction on passenger cars;
• API standardization = SM/CF;
• ACEA standardization = A3/B4;
• oil lubrication has an excellent antioxidant property, which helps to prevent deposits on all internal elements engine, thereby increasing the service life without loss of oil properties;
• the product fully complies with the new technical requirements for an extended replacement interval;
• a balanced formula between detergent and dispersant additives ensures maximum protection and cleaning of sensitive assemblies and elements subject to increased wear during friction, regardless of temperature changes and high loads;
• has the property of releasing the hidden capacities of the car;
• engine oil has a stable viscosity, which is very necessary when working in a large temperature range;
• easy start of the engine when cold sub-zero temperatures, due to high
• fluidity coefficient of Nissan 5W40 engine oil;
• the product has economical properties, both in terms of its own consumption and fuel consumption, especially when warming up after downtime;
• the main difference from similar oils is that Nissan 5w40 engine oil loves fast driving and limit speeds. Thanks to its compositional formula, this product has been specially designed for extreme riders in bad weather and long distances.

Meet Nissan. He is Total and Elf

Nissan recommends using only genuine engine oils in its vehicles. Among them - NISSAN MOTOR OIL 5W40, synthetic lubricant providing the engine better protection under any operating conditions.

Product description

This lubricant is produced by the French company TOTAL-ELF. The same oil is also sold under the names and. Therefore, they are perfectly interchangeable and complementary. By the way, it is under the Nissan brand that it costs a little less than Total and Elf. This is explained pricing policy automaker.

This product has excellent specifications. Like any other synthetic, it has good low and high temperature properties and cleansing abilities, and also creates an especially strong oil film. Oil is little spent on soot, prevents the formation harmful deposits helps to clean the engine.

The oil is especially effective in reducing friction, providing uniform and stable lubrication. Due to this, wear of parts is reduced, and the life of the motor is extended. The engine is permanently protected from breakdowns and repairs.

It is also worth noting that this oil has increased resistance to oxidation, aging and degradation. It has a stable viscosity at any temperature, even the lowest. Its fluidity in cold weather is also excellent. This property, together with a strong oil film, provides easy start-up in cold weather, quick pumping, and protection from the first moments of engine operation.

Application area

Nissan 5W40 engine oil is synthetic for all occasions. It is perfect for absolutely different conditions operation and driving styles, as well as for different climatic and traffic situations. So, you can drive on this oil like in a city with frequent stops with the subsequent start-up, and outside the city, on the highway and off-road, in frost and in heat.

Suitable for use in diesel engines with direct injection fuel, as well as for highly accelerated engines running on gasoline; for gasoline engines younger than 2004 release; for diesel engines off-road industrial machinery, power units with split injection, as well as those engines that run on fuel with a high sulfur content.

Of course, it is primarily designed for Nissan cars, but it can also be used in other European and American vehicles if there are appropriate specifications.

Specifications

	Index	Test method (ASTM)	Value/Unit
1	Viscosity characteristics
-	Viscosity class	SAE J300	5W-40
-	Density at 15°C	ASTM D1298	821 kg/m³
-	Kinematic viscosity at 40°C	GOST 33	80.1 mm²/s
-	Kinematic viscosity at 100°C	GOST 33	13.4 mm²/s
-	Viscosity MRV -35°C		26844
-	Viscosity index	GOST 25371	171
-	Sulphated ash		1.0 %
-	Base number	GOST 30050	9.3 mgKOH/g
-	Base number	GOST 11362	7.7 mg KOH/g
-	Acid number	GOST 11362	2.4 mgKOH/g
2	Temperature characteristics
-	Flash point	GOST 4333	220°C
-	pour point	GOST 20287	-44°C

Canisters 1 and 5 liters (old-style canisters)

Approvals, approvals and specifications

API classification:

• SM/CF

ACEA classification:

• A3/B4

Approvals:

• Nissan

Release form and article numbers

From 04/04/2017, the design of canisters and the name of the oil have changed, the articles themselves have remained the same.

1. KE90090032R NISSAN MOTOR OIL FS 5W-40 A3/B4 1l (old name NISSAN MOTOR OIL 5W-40)
2. KE90090042R NISSAN MOTOR OIL FS 5W-40 A3/B4 5l (old name NISSAN MOTOR OIL 5W-40)
3. KE90090072R NISSAN MOTOR OIL FS 5W-40 A3/B4 208l (old name NISSAN MOTOR OIL 5W-40)
4. KE900-90072 NISSAN MOTOR OIL FS 5W-40 A3/B4 208l (old name NISSAN MOTOR OIL 5W-40)

Graph of oil viscosity depending on ambient temperature

How 5W40 stands for

This oil is multigrade. Here is how its 5W40 viscosity marking is deciphered. The letter W stands for the word winter, winter. This is how lubricants are marked, suitable not only for summer, but also for winter use.

The numbers in front of the W are the viscosity index for the maximum sub-zero temperatures up to which the product remains stable. To calculate this temperature, you need to subtract this number from 40. In our case, you get 35, that is, minus 35 degrees Celsius. Well, the number after the letter indicates the upper limit of oil stability. That is, up to what positive temperature it will be stable. It turns out that our oil will be suitable in the range from minus 35 to plus 40 degrees Celsius.

This is an excellent indicator that allows you to easily use this lubricant all year round in most climatic regions of the country and the world.

Advantages and disadvantages

Engine oil, produced under the name Nissan 5 in 40, has excellent performance, which are confirmed by numerous tests and tests, as well as reviews from motorists. Here are the benefits it has:

• prolongation of engine service life;
• effective wear protection, significant reduction of friction;
• stable viscosity and good fluidity even at sub-zero ambient temperatures;
• security soft start engine under any conditions;
• preventing the formation of harmful deposits inside the motor;
• high-quality cleaning of parts from carbon deposits and sludge deposits;
• increased resistance to oxidation;
• resistance to degradation and aging;
• maintaining all performance characteristics over a long replacement interval.

If the product is used in accordance with all manufacturer's recommendations and tolerances and specifications, there should be no defects in its performance.

On the left - a new canister (release from April 2017), on the right - an old one (release before April 2017)

New packaging

For NISSAN 5W40 oil - new design packaging. The change is being implemented gradually, at first both new canisters and old ones will be distributed. The new canister is light gray (a shade lighter than the old one), with a red cap and clearer lines. So, the five-liter canister had a round handle, the new one has it at an angle.

The label in the new design is not rectangular, but in the form of an irregular trapezoid with rounded corners. To the right of the handle, on the side, there is a relief in the form of wide stripes.

The scale is also different. Now it is located on the side where the cover is located, and not on the side of the handle. It has become a little narrower and stands out more clearly against the background of the light plastic of the canister.

Articles remain the same.

How to distinguish a fake

Unfortunately, popular motor oils are often counterfeited. To know how to distinguish Nissan oil from a fake, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. At original oil canisters with a volume of 1 and 5 liters are solid, for a fake they are soldered from two halves.
2. The cork is pressed into the shape, while the fake is even.
3. The plastic of the canister near the handle is smooth and smooth, the fake has rough areas.
4. The company logo has a 3D effect, and the fake does not have such graphic features.
5. The text is small but clear. On a fake, this can be a problem.
6. The original back label consists of two layers, on each of which information is applied, and the top one is easily folded and falls into place without smearing the text.
7. The bottom of the canister is engraved with a code and an hourglass icon. A fake has only a code.

Buy only from an authorized distributor. In addition, some dishonest sellers showcase the original and sell a fake. Therefore, you need to inspect exactly the canister that you have in your hands.

Complex engine workflows internal combustion require decisive measures to protect parts and assemblies from premature wear and overheating. The best option may become the application of Nissan 5W40. According to reviews professional drivers and competent organizations, the product is maximally compatible with the power units of cars Japanese concern Nissan.

But its use in other brands of cars, both foreign-made and domestic industry, is not ruled out. The oil provides excellent engine protection in all operating conditions.

Manufacturer

The development of a lubricant for the Nissan concern is carried out by the French oil and gas company Total S. A. It is engaged in the extraction and processing of petroleum products, owns a network petrol stations. The company owns several enterprises of the chemical industry and many subsidiaries around the world.

5W40 is the result of years of collaboration between Nissan and Total, who have created an entire line of lubricants. AT this product The rich experience of Total in the production of oils and the common developments of the engineers of both companies are laid down. The created product has high quality characteristics, providing optimal operation of Nissan vehicles in any operating conditions.

Collaboration is aimed at continuous improvement of production technologies and the development of oils with high operating parameters which would protect as much as possible all details and knots of engines of Nissan cars. For about 10 years, Total has been the exclusive partner of the Nissan concern in lubricants in Europe, supplying genuine Nissan Genuine Oil products.

Nissan oil

Nissan 5W40 oil is formulated with a synthetic base that ensures stable temperature capability, cleansing properties and a strong oil film. The lubricant has a minimum percentage of evaporation, is practically not spent on soot, resists the formation of sludge deposits, cleaning the internal structure of the engine.

The oil reduces the level of friction between rotating parts, spreads as much as possible over all metal surfaces of the units, evenly and stably enveloping them. Thanks to this, the engine receives excellent protection, which reduces premature wear working parts, increases the life cycle and performance of the power unit.

Nissan 5W40 oil has antioxidant properties, preventing corrosion of parts. Thanks to molecular structure the viscosity parameters of the lubricant retain their stability at low minus and high plus temperature operating conditions. This characterizes the oil as an all-weather product. Good permeability lubricating fluid guarantees the correct start of a cold engine in winter time years and protection internal device engine from the first revolutions of the crankshaft.

Product Application

Nissan 5W40 oil is characterized as a universal product suitable for different modes vehicle movement - from measured urban to high-speed highway. Product Issues quality protection in any climatic conditions under any power load.

Lubricant can be used in gasoline and diesel type engines equipped electronic injection fuel. The oil demonstrates good protective performance during the operation of forced motors.

The manufacturer, of course, regulates the use of the product for vehicle powertrains brands Nissan. But if there is compliance with the standards and technical requirements for this category of lubricant, operation in other engines of domestic and foreign manufacture is allowed. Based on the reviews of car owners of third-party car brands, we can conclude that the engine is working adequately with oil from Total.

Technical details

Technical Nissan 5W40 look like this:

• index SAE viscosity- 5W 40;
• viscosity of mechanical circulation when heated to 100 ℃ - 13.4 mm²/s;
• viscosity of mechanical circulation when heated to 40 ℃ - 80.1 mm²/s;
• density parameter at 15 ℃ - 821 kg/m³;
• viscosity index - 171;
• the presence of harmful components - 1% of the total mass;
• product combustion temperature - 220 ℃;
• minus operating threshold - 44 ℃.

Nissan oil is suitable for use in all four-stroke engines with petrol and diesel powered, the presence of turbines and in any vehicle, whose maximum curb weight does not exceed 3.5 tons. Based on the structural formula of the composition, we can conclude that the product was developed for extreme driving conditions for long distances in severe weather conditions.

Release form and specifications

The produced capacities of Nissan 5W40 engine oil are 5 liters, for topping up - 1 liter and for bottling - 208 liters. The oil meets the high specifications of the American Petroleum Institute and has an SM / CF index, where the use tolerance parameter diesel engines is the maximum.

Manufacturers Association European cars ACEA has classified the product as A3/B4. Oil has warranty obligations from the Nissan car concern for use by cars of its own brand.

Since April 2017, the design of the packaging container for 5 liters of Nissan 5W40 oil has changed. The new canister acquired a lighter shade (light gray), a red lid and changed the contour direction of the handle - from rounded to more rectangular. The label has also undergone changes: its former rectangular shape turned into a truncated trapezoid with rounded edges. Convex ribs appeared under the handle, vaguely resembling a car radiator grille. The measuring scale was transferred to the other side under the cover.

Original and fake

Increasing cases of counterfeit Nissan 5W40 oil require you to pay attention to some of the nuances of determining counterfeit products:

• The fake is soldered from two separate halves of the canister body, while the original packaging is one-piece.
• The cork of the pouring neck of the fake is even, and the branded one is squeezed inside the form.
• The Nissan logo is depicted using a 3D effect on a real label, a regular pattern is applied on a fake.
• At the bottom of the original plastic container, a code and an hourglass are engraved, on the counterfeit only the inscription PLYSU.

Synthetic nissan oil 5W40 is ideal for cars of the corresponding brand. It has ACEA specifications and API, therefore applicable to machines of other concerns. The manufacturer is the French company Total-Elf. Similar compounds are also sold under the brands TOTAL Quartz 9000 5w-40 and ELF Evolution 900NF 5w40. But a product in a Nissan package is cheaper (10-20%). This is due to the existence of certain agreements between companies.

Features and Benefits

Genuine Nissan oil will create the following benefits for the engine:

Motor oil from Nissan has antioxidant properties, so it does not age for a long time, while maintaining its performance.

What cars will fit?

To understand if Nissan 5W40 oil is suitable for specific car, you need to familiarize yourself with its specifications:

• ACEA A3/B The oil is resistant to mechanical breakdown. Suitable for use in diesel engines with direct fuel injection and highly accelerated gasoline engines. ACEA classification- the basis of the approvals of all European cars.
• API SM/CF. On the API specifications American automakers base their tolerances. Oil will do for gasoline engines from 2004 release. It also applies to diesels. off-road equipment, power units with split injection, engines running on fuels with a high sulfur content (from 0.5%).

Don't buy fakes

At a glance, canisters with counterfeit and original products are identical. But there are several signs by which you can distinguish real oil from fake. Do not trust the high price or reputation of the store - always check the container yourself.

Signs that distinguish genuine Nissan engine oil from a fake:

1. No seams on 5 and 1 liter bottles. The canisters of the original are solid, and not made from two halves soldered together. If the packaging has a tactilely perceptible line, you can refuse to buy - the oil is fake.
2. Cork of a special form, pressed inward. This is for ease of use. For fake products, the lid is even, has imitation notches.
3. Near the handle, the surface is flat. Triangles are often found on fakes, inside of which the plastic is rough.
4. The brand name on the label is clearly printed with a three-dimensional effect. On fakes, the image has fewer shades and halftones, and is larger in size.
5. Clear fine print and a bright thin red stripe. On a fake, the font is larger, the text is not clearly printed, it seems blurry when moving away from the eyes.
6. On the front side tolerances and specifications (other than SAE) not printed.
7. On the reverse side The name of the company is printed in small bright red font, it looks voluminous. On fakes, the letters are larger, and the colors are duller, monotonous.
8. The line of the canister under the label is even. On fakes - rounded.
9. At the bottom of the canister there is a sign - a code and an hourglass. On a fake, you will only find a code (the inscription PLYSU).

Often in stores, sellers use a simple trick: they put the original on the window, and give the buyers a fake. Therefore, you need to check exactly the oil that you buy.