bobraynard

Am I just being too detail oriented?

I realize that just about every other new Lexus produced doesn't need to be seen by the dealer until 6 months or 5,000 miles BUT when I look at my maintenance schedule for my RC F it states that the first service is at 1,000 miles or 30 days.

Now, I do realize that the service is more complimentary in nature, but if the manual says it needs to come in, doesn't it need to come in?

I scheduled my RC F for it's 1,000 mile service and when I showed up at the dealer I was told that the first service on it wasn't until 6 months or 5,000 miles...

dchar

Yeah...at 1000 miles you can have them change certain settings that require them to plug in their computer to change (i.e., rolling down windows with remote, changing volume of lane change flashers, instrument dim/rest sensitivity) and they teach you how to use the tech on your car. It isn't a real service, which I would say 5000 isn't really either since RCF tires don't need to be rotated and the first oil change is at 10K. But they are both free, so just take advantage of it and take one of their loaners out for the weekend.

There's a PDF somewhere that says what features can be changed by the dealer because I have a 4 page one for the GS350.

rcf15

My 1,000 Km service is due next week and they told me there was going to be an synthetic oil change...

boriii

I just brought in my car for 5k mile service and I was told that this car never had synthetic oil and the recommended oil is conventional motor oil. For every future oil change too. Anyone know what it says in the manual?

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

first oil change shouldnt be until 10k, all the lexus cars now use synthetic to have a 10k interval

boriii

I thought so too but this is what they get when they pull up 5k service for the RC-F.

Ryanmcd

Wrong this car runs normal oil, 5k oil changes. 5W 30 I think

ISF001

Not mine.

Synthetic...10,000 miles.

Sounds like someone got duped by a dealer.

rjmalm

Thanks for your input.

I am also interested on what RC-F users are doing about oil type and intervals. For my 2008 IS-F I always just followed the dealership service recommendation (they said 5-30w reg oil every 5k miles, its cheaper and just as good since reg oil is now more a a mix with synthetics especially for a higher mileage car)

I just read this
Mobil 1 is used as the factory fill engine oil for all Chevrolet Corvettes, some Camaros, all Mercedes AMG cars, all cars made by Porsche, and specific models made by Holden, Acura, Nissan, Lexus, McLaren and others.
reference:
http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-...-for-your-car/

Do anyone know if Mobil 1 or something like it from Mobil comes in the RC-F from the factory since the
RC-350 User manual entry is different vs. the RC-F section of the user manual:
RC-350
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

Engine oil selection (RC F)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30



Is “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” a synthetic or not?

I found a statement that the Genuine Toyota Oil bottle is clearly labeled "Mobil" and Mobil also makes some of the synthetic Toyota oil. The only

fully synthetic oil Mobil

fully synthetic oil Mobil

makes for Toyota is 0w20 (which matches the User manual spec.)
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/18...rship-use.html

johnnyreb

So what is the Census, to each his own?

Joe Z

iTrader: (10)

Very certain the oil cap shows SAE 5w30... Conventional Oil...

It doesn't come with Synthetic oil from the factory.... That's the way the Engineer designed it..


Joe Z

johnnyreb

Thanks Joe!

ISF001

It's definitely 5W/30.

It's my understanding that only Lexus vehicles with synthetic oils are approved for extended oil change intervals of 10,000-miles/12-months.

I am checking with my friend who is the master mechanic at Lexus.

Carnevino

I only use Motul in my cars. I changed my oil around 3k myself....now I ONLY did this because I usually change the oil in any new car I buy after just a few thousand miles to get the break in oil out. I also run my cars harder than most is the reason I choose Motul ( Motul offers best protection for Shearing)....well also because I own the distributorship in Las Vegas If you're running your vehicle in the upper RPM range consistently I would def use a proper synthetic over any conventional oil. I also live in warmer climates, so I take this into account as well. As for the frequency I change my oil at....I usually try and do it around the 7-8k mark. If you can afford these types of cars you can surely afford to change the oil. I hope I didn't open pandora's box here discussing oil.....everyone seems to always have their expert opinions about it.

Here's a very informative website regarding oil if anyone wants to take the time to learn more about motor oils...
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-101/
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/effects-of-shearing/

I'll also add here that I'm able to get out and DRIVE my cars....I'm not stuck in city traffic 85% of the time. My cars get out and stretch their legs so to speak. Driving in triple digits isn't rare....as long as I can do it in a safely manner. If I'm just "driving" around town I usually drive the GX. If you're a complete car/control freak like I am then get a free analysis kit from Blackstone labs and get your oil analyzed. It'll tell you EXACTLY what YOUR car is doing inside. It can really tell you what's going on inside there.

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/

ISF001

Joe's dead on...just heard back.

Looks like the RC-F gets the oil changed every 5,000 miles (and uses regular 5W-30 oil).