clankhan

So my 2014 lexus is 250's odometer is at 39500 miles. I got the car with approximately 5000 miles on it from the dealership (who changed the oil before selling it). The last full synthetic oil change that i had was at 35000 miles. I noticed in the dealer handbook said i need an oil change every 10,000 miles so technically my last oil change would be at 45,000 miles. Is this ok? I noticed that the dealer handbook said that i should do it at 40,000 then 50,000 then 60,000 (so on and so forth) . or does this not matter?

Thanks in advnace!

Solara350

Oil Change is every 4k miles approximately 5000km or 6000k , i don't know about dealer but i use Synthetic Mobil 1 every 4k miles, it does not matter just use your Trip Odo and keep track on the mileage, in my opinion changing oil every 10,000 miles is not good for your Engine. maximum 5000 miles.

clankhan

The dealership recommends every 10,000 miles or so though no?

600rr

Yes 10k miles for oil change intervals recommended on the IS.
Other people get paranoid and change at 5k.
My father in law goes a step further and does it at 2k.

dojoman

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Not sure why some people are ignoring 10k miles oil change. It's recommended by manufacturer. Couldn't be more clear.

clankhan

what if we got the car from the dealership at 5k , is it safe to do it at the 15k, 25 (so on and so forth) interval?

arentz07

You should be able to get the service history from the car - if anything just call/visit the dealership and ask if the car was serviced at the same dealership.

I guess it depends if the dealership changes the oil as part of reconditioning.

Antnie2418

In my car the light goes off for service at 5k people assume that its to change the oil but the car dealer just wants to check on the car

dojoman

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I would say yes if the dealer did service at 5k miles.

nathantse

Lol.. I don't get why ppl change their oil every 2k.. 4k.. like why. Its a Lexus, not a nascar.

But for OP, yes change oil every 10k.

So you bought the car at 5k & dealer changed oil. Your next one will be at 15,25,35,etc.

But, if you're OCD and want to follow the factory maintenance plan. You COULD change again at 10k, then follow the factory plan.

Solara350

LOL that's me, because of my paranoid that's why my 17 years old Toyota Solara drives like new now and i still have it driving it daily LOL man you're father in law really care for his car i like him already hahahaha