9 best engine oils for the Nissan X-Trail

Oils and car chemicals

The choice of lubricant for Nissan X-Trail is limited by the manufacturer's requirements for the quality and properties of this consumable. It is best, of course, to use the original oil that best matches the type of engine. This is not always possible due to various circumstances. In such situations, it is recommended to select the most suitable oil for the parameters. Otherwise, if you trust the opinion of others (salespeople, friends, work colleagues, etc.), you may not guess and cause damage to the engine instead of good, for which the owner will have to pay directly.

Below is an overview of the best engine oils that meet the requirements of the engines installed on the Nissan X Trail of different model years. The oils included in the rating have already been tested "in practice" and have proven themselves on the positive side.

The best synthetic oil for Nissan X-Trail

Pure synthetics is a homogeneous product without impurities, because the main raw material after distillation of oil undergoes chemical synthesis, in which the processes proceed at the molecular level. The properties of the obtained lubricants are largely determined by additives, the purpose of which is to obtain an oil that can reduce operational wear and increase the engine resource. The lubricants selected for the rating are not only adapted for the X Trail engines, but also have all the necessary qualities for the long-term operation of the internal combustion engine.

5 LUKOIL GENESIS ARMORTECH A5B5 5W-30

The domestic brand has characteristics comparable to more expensive counterparts, and in some cases even surpasses imported products in their properties. At the same time, one can find reviews with negative experience in operating the lubricant, which are in clear contradiction with more numerous, positive assessments. Most often, in these cases, there is the usual falsification of a popular product, or the use in Nissan X Trail engines with other API or ACEA approval standards.

Genesis armortech's state-of-the-art additives give the grease distinctive features of the following character:

Environmentally friendly, minimal oil consumption;
Stops corrosion processes inside the motor, prevents oxidative reactions, does not age during the entire period of operation;
Reduces fuel consumption;
Viscosity and fluidity do not change their parameters at subzero temperatures (solidifies at -40 ° C);
Keeps the inside of the motor clean, flushes out sludge and disperses it until the next change, completely without thickening.

4 CASTROL MAGNATEC 5W-30 A3 / B4

The oil of this brand has long been popular, and enjoys well-deserved respect among motorists. The main feature of the lubricant is its reliable operation at the molecular level. The main wear (about 75%) of the engine occurs at the time of starting the engine and bringing its temperature indicators to working ones. The high penetrating adhesion of engine oil allows once and for all (of course, with the constant use of exclusively the original product) to cover the rubbing surfaces of the parts, and not to drain entirely into the pallet during downtime, as is usually the case.

Reviews of the owners of Nissan X-Trail about the features of this oil indirectly confirm the presence of properties that significantly increase the resource of the internal combustion engine. In addition, there is no formation of deposits under different operating conditions. If resinous build-ups have formed earlier, before the owner began to pour this product into the Nissan X Trail engine, Magnatec will dissolve them, and then safely remove the resulting suspension from the engine during the next oil change.

3 SHELL HELIX HX8 SYNTHETIC 5W-30

This lubricant could not fail to be included in our rating, especially since its API specification corresponds to the parameters of the oils used in the Nissan X Trail.Most of all, the lubricating fluid is suitable for work in modern engines (but it can also be poured into old cars), since it retains all its characteristics at high operating and temperature loads.

It should be especially noted the uniqueness of the Active Cleansing additives set, which have no analogues. With their help, the internal cleanliness of the engine is maintained at a new level, which significantly increases the predicted engine resource. The oil perfectly resists oxidation, and aging during the operating interval does not threaten it under any operating conditions.

2 MOBIL 1 FS X1 5W-40

Of course, this is not the only popular brand engine oil suitable for the Nissan X-Trail engine, but it was this grease that got into the rating, the characteristics of which take into account engine wear. Even after the first 100,000 mileage, the internal combustion engine parts are damaged, the magnitude of which very much depends not only on the nature of the operation of the power plant, but also on consumables. Mobil 1 FS X1 has a stable viscosity, regardless of stress and temperature, and high antioxidant properties, suppressing corrosion processes.

This is especially true for engines with wear, because combustion products entering the crankcase increase destructive processes. The owners of the Nissan X Trail rate this oil very well in their reviews. Despite wear, the high kinematic viscosity prevents lubricant losses and perfectly lubricates parts even in very severe frosts.

1 NISSAN 5W-40 FS A3 / B4

The oil is recommended by the manufacturer Nissan X-Trail and is the best option for gasoline and diesel models older than 2004. It can also be safely poured into more recent, but only gasoline engines, but for diesel units with volumes of 2.0 and 3.0 liters, developed in conjunction with Renault, a different lubricant is needed. Thanks to the optimal viscosity parameters, the oil has proven itself in frosty weather, creating a dense oil film and protecting parts from wear throughout the entire period of use. It does not age, and confidently resists oxidative processes.

Beginning to fill this lubricant product, the owners in their reviews highly appreciated the good fluidity of the substance at subzero temperatures. In addition, shear stability under high and even extreme loads prevents engine overheating and premature wear. When making a choice in favor of this oil, the car owner should remember that it is an absolute analogue of brands such as TOTAL and ELF (which are created at the same plant), and is interchangeable with any of them.

The best semi-synthetic oil for Nissan X-Trail

Semi-synthetic engine oils can also be used in Nissan X-Trail engines. They are especially relevant for motors with high mileage and for use during the summer period of operation. At the same time, oil changes should be made much more often than when using pure synthetics. Owners, as a rule, change semisynthetics every 5-7 thousand km. mileage, rightly believing that it is better not to use up the entire resource than to ride on grease that has lost its properties.

4 HI-GEAR 10W-40 SL / CF

Many experienced owners recommend pouring this oil into Nissan X Trail engines of different years of manufacture, to compensate for high wear or operation in the summer months (especially important for the southern regions of the country). It provides reliable lubrication and protection of parts, preventing overheating of the motor. The base oil is formulated on the basis of hydrocracking products and high quality mineral components.

A set of modern Infineum additives ensures the density of the oil film, low waste and stable viscosity parameters. High molecular homogeneity of the resulting product successfully copes with increased gaps in friction pairs with significant engine wear. Work in the winter months is limited to temperatures around -30 ° C. Owner reviews often point to two clear advantages of Hi-Gear - the absence of fakes and compatibility with any motor oils of other brands.

3 ENEOS SUPER GASOLINE SL 5W-30

Inexpensive oil for year-round operation, creates optimal conditions for the operation of the Nissan X-Trail engine and has properties that increase the engine resource. Carefully selected additive components prevent oxidation and formation of carbon deposits. Under high temperature loads, which are inevitable in modern gasoline engines, engine oil retains its lubricating and detergent properties, as well as viscosity, unchanged.

Considering that it is semisynthetics, many owners make a replacement every 7–7.5 thousand runs. In the reviews, they note that this interval is quite enough for the high-quality operation of the lubricating fluid while maintaining the declared parameters. There is also information about the low volatility of the liquid and the operational loss of lubricant, which allows the engine to work until the next change without adding oil.

2 NISSAN SN STRONG SAVE X 5W-30

This is the best option ideally suited for Nissan X Trail engines, providing reliable protection against friction. Engine oil is produced by catalytic hydrocracking and is one of the purest. The base lubricant only takes up 75% of the volume of this product. The remaining quarter is distributed among effective additive packages that simulate the main characteristics of Strong Save X.

Thanks to the friction modifiers, the oil has high antifriction parameters, which ensure the economy of the engine. Those of the owners who began to fill in Strong save X on an ongoing basis speak well of its properties. The reviews positively assess the ease of the motor plant at subzero temperatures, as well as the reliable lubrication of parts (stabilizes the operation of the motor, reduces vibration and noise). Excellent detergent functions allow the oil not only to dissolve accumulated deposits, but also to keep them in suspension (due to the presence of dispersants) for subsequent removal during the next lubricant change.

1 LIQUI MOLY MOLYGEN NEW GENERATION 5W30

Many of those Nissan X Trail owners who are not used to saving money on their car chose this particular lubricant for their engines, especially since the manufacturer himself recommends using it. Molecular Friction Control's latest high-tech development integrates tungsten and molybdenum ions into engine oil, and provides unique product characteristics to protect parts from wear.

Drivers using Molygen New Generation note the good viscosity of the oil in cold weather down to -35 ° C, fast pumping in the system. Fuel savings can be up to 5%, which is unattainable for other brands of lubricants. The oil has an extended service life, good cleaning parameters and low consumption. All base indicators of the lubricant are at the level of pure synthetics, but, nevertheless, it is a high-quality semi-synthetic product.