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post Feb 28 2015, 04:48 PM

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Hi, I've got a 1996 Nissan Sentra B14 (1st hand, 72k milleage) using 15w-40, 20w-50 mineral oil all the while.

Due to high fc (around 7-8km/l 100% city drive), i was tempted to switch to using fully synthetic and see what happens. Bought Mobil 1 0W-40 Advanced Fully Synthetic.

I also have a bottle of Amsoil Engine and Transmission flush on hand, so what's your thought about it? Thanks.
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post Feb 28 2015, 04:57 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Feb 28 2015, 04:49 PM)
go for it.

although imho it won't be of much difference as i suspect your issue would be engine wear and tear/compression loss etc.
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Ok. So anyway to fix the compression loss issues.
I actually went to Tan Chong SC to ask for tuning 2 months back. They told me this model is obsolete and no longer in their service list. shakehead.gif
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post Mar 2 2015, 07:54 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Mar 1 2015, 07:10 PM)
lubricants are not miracle objects that can miraculously replenish worn metals.
hence prevention > cure.

so ya, you may need to find actual mechanics for mechanical issues/wear.
that said, no harm trying out better lubricants; If it solves your problem/meet your objective/expectations, all the better smile.gif
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I just read a few more. Since Mobil 1 0W-40 has detergent that cleanses the engine, I scared that it might melt more sludge in my engine, causing clogged filters and etc.

I heard that solvents are harmful to engines, but the amsoil engine flush is not solvent based...so is it ok to proceed?

Have a look of the engine from the engine cap
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post Mar 2 2015, 10:59 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Mar 2 2015, 09:20 PM)
i still stick with my previous reply.
and no clogged filters (if it even happens, which high chance it won't) will still have bypass.

as a matter of fact, ALL reputable engine oils should have sufficient amount of detergent to keep engine cleanliness.
so it's not just a mobil 1 thing and viscosity have nothing to do with it either.

and why are you asking me if it is ok to proceed when you said the flush is not solvent based when you're worried about solvents being harmful to engines?
from that picture i can tell nothing.
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Well, I dunno, just in case theres something i need to be cautious of using detergent based flushing...alright then, will proceed to flush it tomorrow.. nod.gif
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post Aug 10 2015, 10:33 PM

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Saw this today in Aeon Seremban, 4 quart(~4 liter) smile.gif
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post Feb 12 2016, 09:09 AM

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Hi guys,
Its been a year since I switched to Mobil1 0w-40. Everything seems to be working smoothly without any oil leak/burning in my 1996 Sentra B14.

Now I wanted to be more adventurous, saw a Nissan 0w-20 oil selling for only RM113 in Lazada. Do you think I should go for it? The car manual recommends 5w-30 though.

 

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