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DaveBerlin
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We have a 2019 Dec QQ Tekna + ProPILOT with the 1,3L 160PS Motor. Being an ex-Service Ind. Guy I tend to still Change the Oil & Filter after a “Run In” period of around 1000 Kms which I have done on all our 4 previous Nissan’s. Yesterday I went to our Dealer (1215 Kms) to make a Booking for the Oil Change / Filter and they said they could do it straight away. I also asked them also to stick a couple of LED Bulbs in the Rear Seating Area. (Not charged for this 😁)

I had previously checked the Spec required from the Nissan Handbook and this stated for the new HR13DDT “Nissan Motor Oil Synthetic Technology 5W-30 C3 or A3/B4 SAE 0W-20”. Now before we always had used 5W-40 but today it stated “Motoroil ST 5W-30 C3 (API SN/CF) which could be new for the new designed motor.
Now the Blow came when I received the Bill : Labour €41,98 / Oil Filter €15,63 / Motoroil €95,31 / Cleaning Materials €2,90 / Seal Ring €1,33 / 19% Tax €29,86 = Total €187,01 The Oil Price had increased per Liter 50% from the 2018 5W-40 Cost.
So as always there is oil available a lot lot cheaper around or on the web, but there is always this question of the Nissan Guarantee & Stamp and that to me is important for the future, so it’s done. 👍
This is basically an update just in case other members have not had their 1,3L Motors Oil changed or not noticed the cost if the wife paid, so just be warned it could be a Shock & Cost - Dave 🥴
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david sunderland
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Post by david sunderland »

DAVE Did you ask for a estimate first???? When we had our mini cooper they only changed the oil every 2yrs used a long life BMW oil which was part of a 5 yrs service contract which the 1st owner took out then sold after 4 mts all free for us. David
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Post by calnorth »

Dave...did you search around like here:

Castrol Magnatec (C3) Engine Oil - 5W-30 - 4ltr (STOP/START stuff?). Probably £40 delivered for 4 ltrs. Or Halfords here perhaps?

https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/p/castrol-magnatec-c3-engine-oil-5w-30-4ltr-521772391?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwP3yBRCkARIsAABGiPqcpgUlFqbTnrRT5-fMZpavSnf4c9nlNnPcdrBo_o54rA--vnYgFtMaAra9EALw_wcB

That URL is stupid but its carparts4less.co.uk anyway.

STOP/START engine oil....weird? Does the oil stop where it was, so no nasty metal nashing?
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DaveBerlin
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Post by DaveBerlin »

Colin, I have seen all of the “Discounted” Oils and Prices and yes it was expensive but as I mentioned to me the Guarantee & Service Stamp is important as we normally also get an extra year free. At the correct service interval of the 1st Year because of our low mileage there is normally No Oil or Filter change, it’s all roundabouts and swings but it works - Dave 😫
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must be a step backward in the oil then going to C3 again, my 2016 QQ is C4.
castrol use the start/stop logo on there oil it`s just a marketing gimmick, a bit like redex for hybrid cars.

I received the Bill : Labour €41,98 / Oil Filter €15,63 / Motoroil €95,31 / Cleaning Materials €2,90 / Seal Ring €1,33 / 19% Tax €29,86 = Total €187,01
(hi dave is the oil filter the paper type on your new qq or the metal type. seal ring (i wonder if that is the sump plug seal)
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DaveBerlin wrote: Wed Mar 04, 2020 3:30 pm Colin, I have seen all of the “Discounted” Oils and Prices and yes it was expensive but as I mentioned to me the Guarantee & Service Stamp is important as we normally also get an extra year free. At the correct service interval of the 1st Year because of our low mileage there is normally No Oil or Filter change, it’s all roundabouts and swings but it works - Dave 😫
i would like to agree with you on the service stamp etc, but from experience it don`t mean a lot if they never actually do the service but still stamp the book. past 3 (ford ) cars i have had were supposed to have been fully serviced when i brought `em but never were so i do it myself with in a week of getting a car now. same went for my 1st QQ i got 4months ago full service history book stamped etc, took the air filter out it was black (3yrs old i`d say from when it was 1st fitted in car) pollen filter wasn`t much better eaither. but it`s all been done now :) so all good for another year and oil for 6months (like to change that every 6mths keeps the car running well) ;)
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Post by DaveBerlin »

Hi Andy, I would have thought that this Oil was of a better quality than that used on the 1,2L engine due to the design improvements and techniques used, but who knows and who can make a like for like without the Engineering Specs.
The Filter used on our 1,3L is exactly the same #1520900Q0F as used on our 1,2L engine, a paper one :

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Andy, there is that word called “Trust” and with our Dealer I have that, that is why I travel I travel 22Kms to their Dealership and have used them for 5 Nissan’s. They know that I am a person that has a lot of Nissan Facts (Forum helps here) and who gives Feedback whether Positive or Negative and it just works, I never have had a problem.
When you pay your Bill the paperwork and cost is explained, you can also ask to see the parts exchanged also, last time I checked out that the Particle Filter was the new Carbon type. I did also make comment on the Oil price but did not push it but I think I might follow this up next visit - Dave 😉

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