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Re: NAH 2008 broke down [indiananu] by dell06
Apr 18, 2008 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: indiananu (Mar 14, 2008 3:16 pm)

Had the same problem had car for 2 days it would jerk and would not go in to ev mode and when ideling would idel very high 5 days they had my car and they said they thought it was the connection to the battery pac
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Re: Oil Change fiasco with dealer [emgr] by karolpl7
Apr 19, 2008 (5:13 am)
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Replying to: emgr (Mar 17, 2008 1:38 pm)

Hi emgr
 
Had my oil change fiasco recently too;
First time I was changing it I had a whole conversation with the mechanic to make sure I get the right oil, he said no problem, of course they'll put in 0W-20 which they did, everybody's happy. Second time I came in with my previous bill and told another sales person to get my information from the paper and get the same oil. They did the oil change but the new bill is only $30.. ? They put in the regular cheapest oil possible. Called the mechanic who worked on the car to the front desk and the guy basically said "what's the difference?" even though he new it was a hybrid!!! Front desk manager wasn't happy, they had to redo it.
 
I think I'll remind them every time now to make sure they put in 0W-20.
 
Other then that after 9K miles the car is running just fine (except cracked windshield I had to replaced due to flying road debris ).
 
Cheers,
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Re: Oil Change fiasco with dealer [karolpl7] by emgr
Apr 19, 2008 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: karolpl7 (Apr 19, 2008 5:13 am)

I hear you. When they told me that they would put in 5W-30. I said no and went to the Wal-Mart and bought it. Took it with me and told them to use it. My mileage with the warm weather is out of sight. At a half a tank left on the current full, I put 400 miles on.
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Re: Oil Change fiasco with dealer [emgr] by langjie
Apr 22, 2008 (1:17 pm)
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Replying to: emgr (Apr 19, 2008 8:54 am)

my dealership doesn't have 0w20. oh well i guess, I think it's more important in the winter time anyways
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Re: Oil Change fiasco with dealer [langjie] by tomscot2
Apr 22, 2008 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: langjie (Apr 22, 2008 1:17 pm)

You need to put in the 0-20w for the sake of your warranty and the life of your engine.
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Re: Oil Change fiasco with dealer [tomscot2] by emgr
Apr 22, 2008 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: tomscot2 (Apr 22, 2008 3:42 pm)

Wal-Mart is loaded with 0W-20 to the embarrassment of my dealer who said he couldn't get it. I told him I would have it in his hands in less than one hour. They were very quiet and sad they couldn't put in the 5W-30 they usually do for Altima Hybrids if the customer says nothing.
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Re: Oil Change fiasco with dealer [tomscot2] by langjie
Apr 23, 2008 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: tomscot2 (Apr 22, 2008 3:42 pm)

untrue for the warranty part. if it was for the sake of the warranty, then Nissan Corp would force all of the dealerships to stock 0w20. Nissan states in the manual that 5w20 and 5w30 can be used.
 
as for the life of the engine, that's a better argument.
 
If my dealership had it, I'd probably use it, but I would extend my oil change intervals more (probably from 3750 to 5000+)
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Re: Oil Change fiasco with dealer [langjie] by emgr
Apr 23, 2008 (6:42 pm)
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Replying to: langjie (Apr 23, 2008 6:42 am)

Yes...5w-30 can be used but it is not the primarily the one recommended. I think my dealer just doesn't want to stock 0w-20. Also you should ahve seen my mileage difference with the latter.
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Re: Oil Change fiasco with dealer [emgr] by langjie
Apr 25, 2008 (7:17 am)
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Replying to: emgr (Apr 23, 2008 6:42 pm)

well, getting 5w20 would probably be better. I'm not sure what's in my car right now though. But anyways, 0w20 would be better in the winter whereas in the summer, it shouldn't matter too much between 5w20 and 0w20.
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Re: NAH 2008 broke down [dell06] by cptcmpost
Jun 08, 2008 (3:17 pm)
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Replying to: dell06 (Apr 18, 2008 11:56 am)

Great, my car is starting to do this as of today. Two trips. I have an oil change tomorrow so I'll mention it and see what they'll say.
 
I noticed it was mostly when going down hill. Speed was not an issue as it was below 30 MPH. It would alternate between electric and not back and forth while jerking.

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