5000 mile oil changes
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5000 mile oil changes
Do you guy`s (and Gals) go untill your maint.required light or 5,000 miles on conventional oil? I am using Pennzoil yellow bottle 5W-30 and I`ll go until the maint.required light comes on.I was just curious if you guy`s were doing this oci (oil change interval) on conventional oil.I realize Synthetic oil`s are starting to draw attention,but really arent necessary on the 3MZ-FE.
Last edited by lexus114; Nov 3, 2009 at 12:23 PM.
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lexus114, I usually hit the dealer long before the maintenance light comes on. It's only happened once in 6 years and I was a few days away from my appointment.
I have to confess, every time I read posts like this, I feel guilty. I gave up working on my car when I bought my first Lexus. I'll do very minor stuff but I'll leave the rest for the dealer. And I love my dealer. I guess I'm in the minority
I have to confess, every time I read posts like this, I feel guilty. I gave up working on my car when I bought my first Lexus. I'll do very minor stuff but I'll leave the rest for the dealer. And I love my dealer. I guess I'm in the minority
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Pennzoil Platinum every 7,500 miles or 6 months which ever comes up first.
FWIW, Pennzoil Platinum is a 100% synthetic. It's selling for around $20 for a 5qt. jug at WalMart. Pennzoil has a $15 rebate going through November so your net cost is $1 a quart.
Rebate: http://pennzoil.com/documents/04946%...ine%20form.pdf
FWIW, Pennzoil Platinum is a 100% synthetic. It's selling for around $20 for a 5qt. jug at WalMart. Pennzoil has a $15 rebate going through November so your net cost is $1 a quart.
Rebate: http://pennzoil.com/documents/04946%...ine%20form.pdf
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Well I guess my real question is,is it safe to go 5k on conventional oil? I know Johnny over on bitog told me it will with no problems.So I`m taking his advice.
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Well,you`all convinced me.I switched back to Mobil-1 0W-30.It does seem like it`s peppier too.The main reason is because I want to do the 5k changes with out being concerned at all about it.(plus my 01 1MZ-FE sludger still in my mind) I know this motor isnt supposed to have this issue any more,but I feel better anyway.
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