Renault RN17
Renault's newer specification, which replaces RN0700 and RN0710 on many engines.
Nissan engine oil
What oil does your Nissan need? Enter your reg for the right Duckhams oil, or find the specification in your handbook below.
Nissan's oil specifications
Micra, Juke, Qashqai or X-Trail: every Nissan engine needs a particular oil specification, and your reg above finds yours. Your handbook gives it too, as a code: find that code below to see the Duckhams oils recommended for it.
Many Nissan engines are built with Renault, and their handbooks give Renault's oil specifications.
Renault RN0720
Renault's low-ash specification for diesel engines with a particulate filter.
Renault RN0700 / RN0710
Renault's specifications for engines without a particulate filter: RN0700 mainly for petrol, RN0710 for turbo petrol and diesel.
ACEA C3
A European standard for petrol and diesel engines with a particulate filter, usually 5W-30 or 5W-40. Match the grade in your handbook as well.
Where to find your Nissan's specification
- In the handbook, usually in the section on servicing or capacities and fluids.
- In the service book or service app, or on your last service invoice.
- Or enter your reg above, and Find My Oil shows the right Duckhams oil for your engine, how much it takes and when to change it.
Questions
What oil does my Nissan need?
It depends on the engine. Many Nissan engines are shared with Renault, and their handbooks give a Renault specification such as RN0720 or RN17; others give an ACEA standard such as C3. Enter your reg at the top of this page to see yours.
What does Renault RN0720 mean on a Nissan?
Renault's low-ash specification for diesel engines with a particulate filter. Nissan handbooks give it for the diesel engines Nissan shares with Renault, such as the 1.5 dCi.