It’s going to be interesting to see if the pinched PCV tube is causing most of the problems.
They all say that.My dealer told me to bring it in at 6k. I had asked about changing the oil after the 1200 mile break-in period, as some mechanics recommend, and was told absolutely not. He says Nissan uses a special oil from the factory and expects it to be there for the first 6k.
That said, I'm kind of doubting that, because why would the manual say 10k for the first oil change?
You can make up your own receipts from anywhere if you're shady enough, but any shop affiliated with CarFax will automatically upload your oil change record to the vehicle's CarFax report, so you should be covered that way.I was told that all my oil changes HAD to be done by any mechanic so I would have a receipt. Doing it myself, even with oil/washer/filter receipt, would be grounds for denying a warranty claim, as there is no proof it was actually done.
I agree, I’ll be doing mine every 5,000 miles as well. Just to be clear though, none of your previous Nissans had the EXACT same engine as your pathfinder…I’m changing the oil every 5k in my 2022 regardless of what the maintenance schedule says.
I’ve not had any sludge problems with Nissan’s V6:
07 Altima 7 years 117k
13 Pathfinder 9 years 100k
14 Maxima still owned 104k
I’ve always at least followed the manufacturer service internals but obviously I haven’t put real high mileage on any of these.
22 SL Premium AWD
Build date 6/22
If y'all are worried about sludge, use about 8 oz of seafoam in oil like hundred miles before your oil change, drive it for a good amount, then change oil. I've done this on every car, truck, SUV I've ever owned. And don't use OEM Nissan oil. I think their fluids are crap anyway. Use a good full synthetic as well. Do that every other oil change. Won't hurt a thing.I agree, I’ll be doing mine every 5,000 miles as well. Just to be clear though, none of your previous Nissans had the EXACT same engine as your pathfinder…
You had (3) VQ35DE’s and you now have the VQ35DD which is more prone to the engine sludge issue. Nissan redesigned a bulletproof engine to be even more fuel efficient, with its DPI (Direct Port Injection). This comes at a cost. The fuel is not being sprayed onto the valves, which cleans them, causing build up of carbon and a list of other issues…
Thanks for that information, I wasn’t aware of that. It seems strange that Nissan would employ an engine more prone to sludge problems yet lengthen the oil change interval.I agree, I’ll be doing mine every 5,000 miles as well. Just to be clear though, none of your previous Nissans had the EXACT same engine as your pathfinder…
You had (3) VQ35DE’s and you now have the VQ35DD which is more prone to the engine sludge issue. Nissan redesigned a bulletproof engine to be even more fuel efficient, with its DPI (Direct Port Injection). This comes at a cost. The fuel is not being sprayed onto the valves, which cleans them, causing build up of carbon and a list of other issues…
When I first bought a 2014 Tundra they all said the oils good for 10,000 miles too!! I said screw that and did it earlier than that. Even that Mobil One 15,000 mile oil. I wouldn't go that long with it either.Thanks for that information, I wasn’t aware of that. It seems strange that Nissan would employ an engine more prone to sludge problems yet lengthen the oil change interval.
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Build date 6/22
That’s exactly what I plan to do.A good oil filter and oil is like 50$ total. Rock it out every 5000 youll be fine and have piece of mind.