200SX L4-2187cc 2.2L SOHC (Z22E) (1982)
Engine Oil: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Winter OIl Recommendations
Models
All Models
Section
General Information
Classification
GI86-0001
Bulletin No.
TS86-002
Date
January 14, 1986
WINTER ENGINE OIL, ALL MODELS
This bulletin highlights engine oil specifications to be used during the winter months.
SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER
Gasoline Engine
^
5W-30 oil is acceptable for use when the outside temperature is below 60~F (16~C). 5W-30 oil MUST be used if the outside temperature
drops below 0~F(-18~C).
^
10W-30 (preferred) or 10W-40 oil may be used if the outside temperature NEVER drops below 0~F(-18~C).
^
NEVER use a straight weight oil (e.g. 30) in a gasoline engine.
Diesel Engine
^
5W-30 oil is acceptable for use when the outside temperature is below 60~F (16~C). 5W-30 oil MUST be used if the outside temperature
drops below 0~F(-18~C).
^
10W-30 oil may be used if the outside temperature NEVER drops below 0~F(-18~C).
^
15W-40 oil may be used if the outside temperature NEVER drops below 20~F(-7~C).
^
30 oil may be used if the outside temperature NEVER drops below 32~F(0~C).
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS
Non-Turbo Engine
API SF (Energy Conserving Oils)*
Turbo Engine
API SF/CC or SF/CD**
Diesel Engine
API SE/CC, SF/CC, SE/CD, SF/CD or CD
*Non-energy conserving oils or API SE grade oils can also be used in 1982 and before models.
**API SE grade oils can also be used in 1983 and before models.