Should I be using Mobil 1?
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Should I be using Mobil 1?
I have a 1993 LS400, 133,000 miles.
Bought it two months ago. It's had oil changes every 5000 miles.
I keep reading how many members here use Mobil 1 in their oil changes. To my knowledge my Lexus has always used non-synthetics.
Should I switch to Mobil 1? Is it too late to do so? Will it benefit my vehicle in any way?
Thanks!
Bought it two months ago. It's had oil changes every 5000 miles.
I keep reading how many members here use Mobil 1 in their oil changes. To my knowledge my Lexus has always used non-synthetics.
Should I switch to Mobil 1? Is it too late to do so? Will it benefit my vehicle in any way?
Thanks!
#4
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Originally Posted by Christian
it is never to late to switch to synthetic.
#5
Lexus Test Driver
if you go with synthetic.. you'll blow oil through all of your seals.. i would recommend it at that mileage.. i use maxlife 20w50 and the car performed way better.. noticeable difference...
now many will ask why you use 20w50, and its because it helps keep the seals from leaking. its something i noticed when i used 10w30 and 5w30 before
now many will ask why you use 20w50, and its because it helps keep the seals from leaking. its something i noticed when i used 10w30 and 5w30 before
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im doing a similar thing except i have a '95 ls which is bout to hit 129k. im set on switchin to Mobil1 but am not sure which viscosity to use. also, how often should i change it, autozone and kragen said the synthetic could go up to 15k miles between changes but im VERY skeptical about that.
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#7
3UZ-FEEEE
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
im doing a similar thing except i have a '95 ls which is bout to hit 129k. im set on switchin to Mobil1 but am not sure which viscosity to use. also, how often should i change it, autozone and kragen said the synthetic could go up to 15k miles between changes but im VERY skeptical about that.
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Mobil suggests 10-30 for cars over 75K. Unless it gets belew freezing where your at.
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#8
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Originally Posted by GRAND_LS 4
Mobil suggests 10-30 for cars over 75K. Unless it gets belew freezing where your at.
I change the 10W-30 Mobil-1 synthetic oil for my ES every 5K miles, and intend to keep to that interval. Oil change is the best and cheapest insurance for your car
#10
3UZ-FEEEE
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Originally Posted by lexusk8
PureDrifter was asking how often should synthetic oil be changed, not the minimum mileage where synth oil should be used.
I change the 10W-30 Mobil-1 synthetic oil for my ES every 5K miles, and intend to keep to that interval. Oil change is the best and cheapest insurance for your car
I change the 10W-30 Mobil-1 synthetic oil for my ES every 5K miles, and intend to keep to that interval. Oil change is the best and cheapest insurance for your car
Read the first line of his message
I do mine every 6500-8000. Just put in the 15K mobil, might leave it for 9K.
#11
Originally Posted by GRAND_LS 4
I do mine every 6500-8000. Just put in the 15K mobil, might leave it for 9K.
Don't risk it.
#13
Ah jeez, some of the remarks... I changed mine over at 170k or so... it's around 201k now. STILL runs fine.
I just switched to a syn media filter which is better than any standard media filter.
I just switched to a syn media filter which is better than any standard media filter.
#14
Originally Posted by Hit Man X
Ah jeez, some of the remarks... I changed mine over at 170k or so... it's around 201k now. STILL runs fine.
I just switched to a syn media filter which is better than any standard media filter.
I just switched to a syn media filter which is better than any standard media filter.
I don't care if Jesus made the filter, you are destroying your motor...
#15
Originally Posted by CELICA XX
Are you suggesting 31,000 miles between oil changes?
I don't care if Jesus made the filter, you are destroying your motor...
I don't care if Jesus made the filter, you are destroying your motor...
Yeah sure I am... I change my filter every 5000 miles.