diy oil change ?
10-23-13, 06:39 AM
#1
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diy oil change ?
got a 2007 Lexus es 350 back in July. now has about 120k and want to do my first own oil change.
Car has good service record. Dealership says they were using a castrol Syn blend at 5K intervals instead of full synthetic .
Should I stick with this or switch to what ever full syn I go with what i plan to use for the g37 convertible i got the wife (mobil 1 5w30 or pennzoil ultra or platinium 5w 30) to make matters simpler and only have to keep one jug for both.
plan on using toyota factory filers.
i was also thinking about getting a set of the rhino ramps vs jack and stands.
I was planning on putting off the spark plug change to 125K.
comments?
Car has good service record. Dealership says they were using a castrol Syn blend at 5K intervals instead of full synthetic .
Should I stick with this or switch to what ever full syn I go with what i plan to use for the g37 convertible i got the wife (mobil 1 5w30 or pennzoil ultra or platinium 5w 30) to make matters simpler and only have to keep one jug for both.
plan on using toyota factory filers.
i was also thinking about getting a set of the rhino ramps vs jack and stands.
I was planning on putting off the spark plug change to 125K.
comments?
Last edited by mtbmtb01; 10-23-13 at 06:46 AM.
10-23-13, 07:37 AM
#2
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I'm going to leave the synth vs dyno to someone who knows better.
I do my own oil changes and I use a set of Rhino Ramps. Much easier that jacks and stands. I also use Toyota filters that I bought on eBay. 10 pack for around $40 with free shipping. Comes with the gaskets and drain nipple. You will need 6 quarts for the 2007 ES350. Additionally, I replace the crush washer on the oil drain plug. I bought a 10 pack of those on Amazon here:
Good luck!
I do my own oil changes and I use a set of Rhino Ramps. Much easier that jacks and stands. I also use Toyota filters that I bought on eBay. 10 pack for around $40 with free shipping. Comes with the gaskets and drain nipple. You will need 6 quarts for the 2007 ES350. Additionally, I replace the crush washer on the oil drain plug. I bought a 10 pack of those on Amazon here:
Good luck!
10-23-13, 07:40 AM
#3
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As for the plugs, I bought this car from my friend last year and he had them done at 90K (car currently has 112K). I just did my plugs on my 2005 Sienna and it had 135K miles at the time. I only replaced them as a preventative measure as the van was running just fine. If I were you I would take care of the plugs sooner rather than later.
10-23-13, 03:57 PM
#5
I have a 2010 bought new and our dealer used 5W-30 Dino oil at the 1st 5K oil change. I still change it myself and still use Dino oil . Don't need ramps as I have a lift but I had recently started using a vacuum extractor for oil changes. It's just to bad that they still used the cartridge type oil filters. Also where they locate it is a PITA when you change it. My recommendation is to use the same oil as has been used by the dealer or previous owner. I bought my car new so I know what has been put in it. By the way my oil look almost new at my 5K change.
10-23-13, 04:12 PM
#6
jagtoes
every time i see that picture you post i am like ready to come and steal your life lol i mean like a ferrari a lexus and a volvo and a 4 poster lift in your home garage man damm
every time i see that picture you post i am like ready to come and steal your life lol i mean like a ferrari a lexus and a volvo and a 4 poster lift in your home garage man damm
10-23-13, 04:49 PM
#7
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nice
here's mine. the lexus is the one we are talking about.
I hate it, but we just traded the sl for a g37 convertible. miss it already but I was getting afraid of repair bills.
here's mine. the lexus is the one we are talking about.
I hate it, but we just traded the sl for a g37 convertible. miss it already but I was getting afraid of repair bills.
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