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There is a post here that says that Nissan have discontinued use of that grade, instead requiring 5w/50 Fully Synthetic. As far as i know, it is to reduce valve train and Timing chain wear.
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Greg
 
It's quite a heavy oil. Longer term, it will mist up the same as the lighter grades, but won't be as fluid when cold starting. You also need to check the API or JASO rating of the oil - it MUST be API 4 or higher, or JASO-FC or JASO-FD. If it's not, you do risk clogging your DPF/CAT with heavy ash particles and Nissan won't warrant that, since their recommended oil is 5W30 in those ratings.

Still, it's within the temperature range for the northern part of Australia. Don't head to Thredbo or the Victorian alpine region with your Navara though. -15C is the lowest you can go using that oil, as Leprechaun points out.
 
If you have a DPF you may consider using Caltex Delo400 LE, its a very good oil and at $90 for 20litres is excellent value.

Delo 400 LE
Categories: Engine Oils - Heavy Duty Diesel

Premium performance, "low-SAPS" heavy-duty diesel engine oil specifically designed to lubricate a wide range of high speed diesel engines requiring API CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS, SM, or ACEA E9 performance lubricants operating under the most severe service conditions. Specifically designed for the latest low emission diesel engines fitted with diesel particulate filters, but also those fitted with EGR and/or SCR systems. Formulated with ISOSYN® base oils and the latest low-ash additive technology to provide exceptional soot dispersancy, deposit control and wear protection.


RECOMMENDED FOR
• Mixed fleets of European, North American and/or Japanese diesel engines.
• Commercial road transport, including the latest engines fitted with exhaust cleanup devices of all types.
• Vehicles meeting the most recent exhaust emissions standards, including US EPA 2002 and 2007, Euro III and IV, and Australian ADR 80/01
• Mixed fleets of both diesel and gasoline engines, and both old and new equipment
• Stop-and-go vehicles in high soot loading service such as buses and waste collection trucks
• Most diesel engined light duty vehicles
• Off-highway vehicles and plant
• Many heavy duty gas-fueled vehicles
• Mobile hydraulic systems (where oil type and viscosity are appropriate)


PRODUCT BENEFITS

• Minimizes fleet maintenance costs
Exceptional soot dispersancy keeps fuel soot in suspension, minimizing filter plugging, cylinder head sludge, abrasive polishing wear and oil thickening.
• Reduced emissions
Formulated with latest generation "low-SAPS" (sulfated ash, phosphorus and sulfur) technology containing reduced levels of metals, phosphorus and sulfur, it maximizes the life of sensitive catalyst metals and the cleaning intervals of diesel particulate filters.
• Minimizes fleet operating costs
Excellent deposit control on valves and piston crownlands reduces oil consumption. Exceptional oxidation stability and soot control provides extended oil drain capability so that equipment is in service longer generating revenue.
• Reduces inventory costs
"Universal" formulation provides excellent overall performance in mixed fleets of different engine designs, (including modern low emission diesel engines) allowing one oil for many services and reducing the chance of product misapplication.

SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS
• "Low SAPS" engine oils tend to have lower Base Numbers than "conventional" heavy duty diesel engine oils. Used in conjunction with today's low, vey low or ultra low sulfur content fuels this is of no consequence. However In situations where very high sulfur (>0.5%) fuels are in use this may to some extent limit achievable drain intervals of the former in relation to the latter. Such fuels are now rare in the Asia Pacific Region.
• While the level of phosphorus is low by heavy duty diesel engine oil standards, it is somewhat higher than permitted by certain recent standards for passenger car motor oils, e.g. ILSAC GF-5, and the ACEA "C" standards. Optimum life of catalytic emission control systems will be achieved by using oils of the performance standard recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• This product is not recommended for motorcycle engines


PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

• API CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, CH-4, CF/SM
• ACEA E9-08, E7-08, E5-02, E3-96.
• Caterpillar ECF-3, ECF-2
• DDC 93K218
• Volvo VDS-4
• JASO DH-2

Planned Approvals
• Cummins CES 20081
• Mack EO-O Premium Plus 07
• Mercedes-Benz 228.31
• MAN M 3275
• MTU Category 2.1
• Renault RLD-3


KEY PROPERTIES
SAE Grade 15W-40
Density at 15°C, kg/L 0.886
Base No., D2896, mg KOH/g
9.6
Phosphorus, m%
0.12
Sulfated Ash, m% 1.0
Sulfur, m%
0.32
Flash Point °C 204
Pour Point °C -30
Viscosity, cSt at 40°C 125
Viscosity, cst at 100°C 15.7
Viscosity Index 131
Zinc, %m 0.13

SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS

"Low SAPS" engine oils tend to have lower Base Numbers than "conventional" heavy duty diesel engine oils. Used in conjunction with today's low, vey low or ultra low sulfur content fuels this is of no consequence. However In situations where very high sulfur (>0.5%) fuels are in use this may to some extent limit achievable drain intervals of the former in relation to the latter. Such fuels are now rare in the Asia Pacific Region.
While the level of phosphorus is low by heavy duty diesel engine oil standards, it is somewhat higher than permitted by certain recent standards for passenger car motor oils, e.g. ILSAC GF-5, and the ACEA "C" standards. Optimum life of catalytic emission control systems will be achieved by using oils of the performance standard recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
This product is not recommended for motorcycle engines.


ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Click here to view the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product. Users should consult the MSDS, follow the precautions outlined and comply with all laws and regulations concerning its use and disposal. Used packaging material should not be incinerated or exposed to flame. After use, protect your environment. Do not pollute drains, soil or water with used product.

OTHER INFORMATION

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^ What Jase said.

Lubricants: Oil Finder - Caltex Australia

I have been running the normal Delo 400 for the last 80,000km's and its good stuff.

Where are you finding it that cheap though ?

Tyipical mining area's. Everything is dearer.

A mate of drive's coal trains and they run Delo 400 in those.

Its overkill but thats a good thing.
 
^ What Jase said.

Lubricants: Oil Finder - Caltex Australia

I have been running the normal Delo 400 for the last 80,000km's and its good stuff.

Where are you finding it that cheap though ?

Tyipical mining area's. Everything is dearer.

A mate of drive's coal trains and they run Delo 400 in those.

Its overkill but thats a good thing.

My local Caltex service centre has it for $87 to be exact. Have you tried Lubesonline 02 47298175. I think they charge a simialr price delivered to your door.
 
Bloody legend.

There website is down but Ill get onto them about the Delo though.
 
Thanks for all the info. I have enough oil for 1 more service then I think that dell 400 sounds the go
 

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