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First oil change

Hey guys,

I just bought a used '95 pathfinder XE, and I'd like to do my first oil change on it. I have done oil changes on a '91 before, so I'm not completely new.

1) I'm thinking of 5W-30 (I'm in California) - is this ok? 2) I was going to do my friends '96 sentra as well.. can I use the same oil type? 3) I have read on here that the sentra's are really hard in terms of the filter... any tips on this? Should I bother with a filter wrench? I never needed one with the pathfinder.. 4) I need to buy a socket set since I just moved - what size bolt will I need to match?

Thanks guys!

J
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jai.dhar
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Yes, 5W30 or 10W30 for warmer climates is fine on both cars.

CD

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codifus

Well because the car is old already it's best to just use strait 30 weight oil. Castrol is BEST. Castrol 30 wt. Available at Kragen, Autozone, etc.

East-

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eastwardbound2003

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