brociouz

iTrader: (65)

It won't make that much of a difference, but you can use 5w-20 next time for slightly better mileage. It's what Lexus recommends nowadays anyway.

Mancebof

iTrader: (2)

Thanks il check it out. Im not sure how much .4 qts of oil can affect it but its better to be safe the sorry.

udithadj

can i use 5w-20 after using 5w-30 for 15,000 miles? it is a 2008 is350

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

It don't see why that would be an issue. Maybe a resident oil expert to verify though.

Pivo154

WHere do most of yall get an oil change at? Do you guys go to Lexus?

Sango

iTrader: (10)

brocious,

I actually asked Lexus about that same question about using 0W-20 for the 07 IS. They don't recommend that even thou it is the same engine.

Maybe the gasket and stuff are designed to be used with the thicker oil. Using the thinner oil maybe too thin that it may leak.
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I get my oil changed at Lexus, I just bring them my Amsoil 0W-20.

llamaboiz

You said you changed tires last wk? go make sure you have the proper psi in them, do not trust the tire shop~ check everything yourself, tire pressure/torque on the nuts EVEN the directionality of the tires...trust noone.

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

I buy the oil and filter separately and then have the dealership do the labor so it shows up in the Lexus records (better resale value).

Relevant: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...sib-eg018.html
Also relevant: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/4395425-post26.html

It probably doesn't matter haha.

Mancebof

iTrader: (2)

Idk that oil cap reads 5W-30 not sure i would try anything else

laobo979

iTrader: (5)

Yes you can switch. I been running mobile 1 0w20 since I bought my car no issues.

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

You must not have read the links in the post directly above yours. You have a MY 2006 so, according to Lexus, you should be using 5w20. Again, I doubt it makes any real difference.

chaiyang7

So exactly whats the correct quart of oil ur suppose to put? i usually put 6.7 qts after i drain the pan and filter. My gas mileage has not been any different from before.

Mancebof

iTrader: (2)

Going by the DIY i saw on here it reads 6.6 qts.

bola

What oil and filter would you guys recommend for the is250??

KillaIS250

iTrader: (1)

Oil is up to you, I (and probably the majority of people here) will recommend Mobil 1 Full Synthetic. As far as the filter, stick with the OEM Filters (The 2IS uses a cartridge type oil filter). The OEM Filters are perfectly good with whatever oil you choose to use.