Castrol Edge Oil
#4
I prefer Pennzoil Ultra.
That said, there is no best motor oil for every vehicle.
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That said, there is no best motor oil for every vehicle.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...95#Post1664795
BTW, this is an excellent source for oil information.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/cms/index.php
#6
I have my stash of Castrol Edge (10 qts) but waiting on finishing up my Pennzoil Platinums. Quite a long way to go.
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#8
I read that Syntec is not full synthetic. According to the posts on the Bimmerforum, few oils satisfy BMW requirements since they need to conform to European 'LongLife' standards if used in BMW. When I do not use BMW's oil, I use Mobil 1 (0w-40 preferred). It would appear - from what I have read - that Castrol Edge (available 5w-30 in the US) would satisfy the European durability requirements. It would seem that the oils that have "European formula" or something similar on the label also satisfy those requirements.
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Thanks for all the input. I'll probably install it in both of my vehicles at the next oil change. Sounds good to me especially since I researched the test that was completed by a third party.
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I read that Syntec is not full synthetic. According to the posts on the Bimmerforum, few oils satisfy BMW requirements since they need to conform to European 'LongLife' standards if used in BMW. When I do not use BMW's oil, I use Mobil 1 (0w-40 preferred). It would appear - from what I have read - that Castrol Edge (available 5w-30 in the US) would satisfy the European durability requirements. It would seem that the oils that have "European formula" or something similar on the label also satisfy those requirements.
-0W30 (European formula) meets LL-01
-5W40 (European formula) meets LL-98
Castrol Edge 5W30 does not meet either LL spec.
You could potentially get away with an ACEA A3 oil (HTHS 3.5 or higher). For Castrol Syntec, that would be 0W30, 5W40, 10W40, 5W50 or 20W50. If under warranty, I would stick with 0W30 (LL-01).
Okay, I know this is a Lexus forum .. .:-)
#11
FYI, the only over the counter (non BMW dealer) Castrol motor oil's which pass the BMW LL spec are:
-0W30 (European formula) meets LL-01
-5W40 (European formula) meets LL-98
Castrol Edge 5W30 does not meet either LL spec.
You could potentially get away with an ACEA A3 oil (HTHS 3.5 or higher). For Castrol Syntec, that would be 0W30, 5W40, 10W40, 5W50 or 20W50. If under warranty, I would stick with 0W30 (LL-01).
Okay, I know this is a Lexus forum .. .:-)
-0W30 (European formula) meets LL-01
-5W40 (European formula) meets LL-98
Castrol Edge 5W30 does not meet either LL spec.
You could potentially get away with an ACEA A3 oil (HTHS 3.5 or higher). For Castrol Syntec, that would be 0W30, 5W40, 10W40, 5W50 or 20W50. If under warranty, I would stick with 0W30 (LL-01).
Okay, I know this is a Lexus forum .. .:-)
#12
If I have to pick 3 best oil brands for the RX: RX330,RX350,, I would absolutely pick Mobil 1 Extended Performance, Penzoil Ultra, and Amsoil. IMO they're the best oil on the market now for luxury and powered cars. You can choose to fill these types of oil: 0w30 or 5w30. 0w30, however, is often used in cars operating in extreme conditions (snow, storm, soft muddy ground,etc.)
I have Mobil 1 Extended Performance filled in the RX by myself and it is the best thing I've ever experienced. It makes my engine run so smooth. The manufacturer said to have it change every 15K miles but I am thinking to change it every 10K miles.
I have Mobil 1 Extended Performance filled in the RX by myself and it is the best thing I've ever experienced. It makes my engine run so smooth. The manufacturer said to have it change every 15K miles but I am thinking to change it every 10K miles.
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#13
If I have to pick 3 best oil brands for the RX: RX330,RX350,, I would absolutely pick Mobil 1 Extended Performance, Penzoil Ultra, and Amsoil. IMO they're the best oil on the market now for luxury and powered cars. You can either choose to fill these types of oil either 0w30 or 5w30. 0w30, however, is often used in cars operating in extreme conditions (snow, storm, soft muddy ground,etc.)
I have Mobil 1 Extended Performance filled in the RX by myself and it is the best thing I ever experienced. It makes my engine runs so smooth. The manufacture said to have it change every 15K miles but I am thinking to change it every 10K miles.
I have Mobil 1 Extended Performance filled in the RX by myself and it is the best thing I ever experienced. It makes my engine runs so smooth. The manufacture said to have it change every 15K miles but I am thinking to change it every 10K miles.
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