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11-03-09, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bethlehem Twsp. Pennsylvania
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5000 mile oil changes
Do you guy`s (and Gals) go untill your maint.required light or 5,000 miles on conventional oil? I am using Pennzoil yellow bottle 5W-30 and I`ll go until the maint.required light comes on.I was just curious if you guy`s were doing this oci (oil change interval) on conventional oil.I realize Synthetic oil`s are starting to draw attention,but really arent necessary on the 3MZ-FE.
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Last edited by lexus114; 11-03-09 at 01:23 PM.
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11-03-09, 01:36 PM
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Driver
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Location: California
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I just go till the Maint light goes on at 5K. Conventional oil.
Jeff
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11-03-09, 01:39 PM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jgr7
I just go till the Maint light goes on at 5K. Conventional oil.
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Thanx, I needed a little re-assurance. 
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11-03-09, 02:38 PM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
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~7+K on synthetic oil. A little more peace of mind.
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11-03-09, 04:33 PM
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Lexus Champion
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Location: VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mandyfig
~7+K on synthetic oil. A little more peace of mind.
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+1, Mobil 1 every 7k, been doing it now for 17 years with no problems 
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11-03-09, 07:12 PM
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Driver
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Colorado, USA
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Pennzoil Platinum every 5K, Mobil 1 EP filter every 10K.
My last UOA said I could easily go 7.5K, I just find my current routine easy.
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11-03-09, 07:23 PM
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Pole Position
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NJ
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lexus114, I usually hit the dealer long before the maintenance light comes on. It's only happened once in 6 years and I was a few days away from my appointment.
I have to confess, every time I read posts like this, I feel guilty. I gave up working on my car when I bought my first Lexus. I'll do very minor stuff but I'll leave the rest for the dealer. And I love my dealer. I guess I'm in the minority 
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2010 RX450h - pending 
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11-04-09, 06:16 AM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
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If it makes you happy, that's the key! Love is a 2 way street, I guarantee your dealer will take care of you.
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11-04-09, 08:16 AM
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Pennzoil Platinum every 7,500 miles or 6 months which ever comes up first.
FWIW, Pennzoil Platinum is a 100% synthetic. It's selling for around $20 for a 5qt. jug at WalMart. Pennzoil has a $15 rebate going through November so your net cost is $1 a quart.
Rebate: http://pennzoil.com/documents/04946%...ine%20form.pdf
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11-04-09, 08:33 AM
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Driver School Candidate
Join Date: May 2009
Location: ontario
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I use Royal purple and K&N filter-no problems I change oil every 10000 KM (6250 miles) as oil is cheap compared to major engine repairs
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11-04-09, 10:37 AM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bethlehem Twsp. Pennsylvania
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Well I guess my real question is,is it safe to go 5k on conventional oil? I know Johnny over on bitog told me it will with no problems.So I`m taking his advice.
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11-04-09, 01:47 PM
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Lexus Champion
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Location: GA
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5K with dino oil works, so you are good to go.
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11-05-09, 09:50 AM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bethlehem Twsp. Pennsylvania
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Well,you`all convinced me.I switched back to Mobil-1 0W-30.It does seem like it`s peppier too.The main reason is because I want to do the 5k changes with out being concerned at all about it.(plus my 01 1MZ-FE sludger still in my mind) I know this motor isnt supposed to have this issue any more,but I feel better anyway.
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11-05-09, 02:49 PM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
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There you go! Synthetic will offer better protection. With the prices going down, I have switched to synthetics. Depending on the car, too.
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