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Nov 3, 2009 | 11:24 AM

lexus114

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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.

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Nov 3, 2009 | 12:36 PM

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I just go till the Maint light goes on at 5K. Conventional oil.
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Nov 3, 2009 | 12:39 PM

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I just go till the Maint light goes on at 5K. Conventional oil.
Jeff

Thanx, I needed a little re-assurance.

Nov 3, 2009 | 01:38 PM

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~7+K on synthetic oil. A little more peace of mind.

Nov 3, 2009 | 03:33 PM

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~7+K on synthetic oil. A little more peace of mind.

+1, Mobil 1 every 7k, been doing it now for 17 years with no problems

Nov 3, 2009 | 06:12 PM

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Pennzoil Platinum every 5K, Mobil 1 EP filter every 10K.

My last UOA said I could easily go 7.5K, I just find my current routine easy.

Nov 3, 2009 | 06:23 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

Nov 4, 2009 | 07:16 AM

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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

Nov 4, 2009 | 07:33 AM

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I use Royal purple and K&N filter-no problems I change oil every 10000 KM (6250 miles) as oil is cheap compared to major engine repairs

Nov 4, 2009 | 09:37 AM

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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.

Nov 4, 2009 | 12:47 PM

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5K with dino oil works, so you are good to go.

Nov 5, 2009 | 08:50 AM

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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.