Carver

I just read the 3rd gen RX use synthetic from the factory which means Lexus service is now providing a "house brand" syn. What is it and how does it compare to commercial synthetics?

rcy

IIRC, it's made by Mobil to Toyota specs. So it's not just Mobil in a Toyota bottle. One difference is that Toyota specs high moly in the oil. Previously it was made by Itemitsu, but Toyota recently switched to Mobil as the provider.

Search here www.bobistheoilguy.com until your eyes bleed (there's that much information).

Carver

OMG@bobistheoilguy...I will use synthetic...I will use 0W30...I am a bobbot I will not be deterred...

thomas1

Actually 0-20 would be great...I used 0-30 Castrol OIl european formula in my RX300...GReat oil and boy does it clean internally...

rcy

Yes, you can use 0w20, or 0w30. The Toyota house brand 0w20 is cheap (depending on where you are) and is an excellent oil.

kickin8

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3rd gen - they still use dino oil.....

I think verious dealers has deal with oil suppliers ? They usually dont use the "Lexus" brand.....

Mobile 1 for me....no problem

0w30 FTW!

billy44bo

the last time I was at the dealer they were useing mobile 1 but that was the end of Nov.