2025 Lexus ES350 V6 3.5 liter engine OIL
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CCN did a recent video titled "Should You Thicker Oil In Your Modern Engine To Improve Reliability?" where he addressed the issue of oil brands.
Long story short (around the 19:35 mark), Toyota oil first, MB1 second, other brands work great others don't.
But more important than brand, he stressed on sticking to shorter OCI 5k/6m or less depending on engine (turbos) and/or driving conditions.
FWIW, CCN and the experienced members on this forum have far more credibility to me than any online sales advertisement.
Long story short (around the 19:35 mark), Toyota oil first, MB1 second, other brands work great others don't.
But more important than brand, he stressed on sticking to shorter OCI 5k/6m or less depending on engine (turbos) and/or driving conditions.
FWIW, CCN and the experienced members on this forum have far more credibility to me than any online sales advertisement.
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LiquiMoly is not the only oil that contains tungsten and molybdenum...many oils contain such additives. Look for Virgin Oil Analysis (VOA) and Used Oil Analysis (UOA) for whatever oil you are interested in, and chances are that info is out there.
Loads of info on Bob Is The Oil Guy forums. A (crazy long) thread about synthetic oil on RamForum. Actual people using it and actual results.
Not saying LiquiMoly isn't good, I just prefer real-world info over AI generated and sales pitchy stuff.
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Don't think so.Similar to store brand products, it's likely made by one of the major players like MB1, Castrol, Valvoline; possibly with a customized additive blend. You’d be surprised how many Kirkland brand items actually come from premium manufacturers and are simply re‑labeled.
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I've got nothing against Liqui Moly, but if I’m going to trust an online video review about motor oil, I'd rely on The Motor Oil Geek rather than some random video that might even be AI‑generated.
Since the 7th gen ES is non turbo, non high‑performance, I don’t think spending extra $ on Moly will provide any real benefit, especially with a 5k/6m OCI; aside from bragging rights.
Here's Liqui Moly @ 34:50s
Since the 7th gen ES is non turbo, non high‑performance, I don’t think spending extra $ on Moly will provide any real benefit, especially with a 5k/6m OCI; aside from bragging rights.
Here's Liqui Moly @ 34:50s
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Don't think so.Similar to store brand products, it's likely made by one of the major players like MB1, Castrol, Valvoline; possibly with a customized additive blend. You’d be surprised how many Kirkland brand items actually come from premium manufacturers and are simply re‑labeled.
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No question. Liqui Moly is better because it stays in the parts, not draining into the oil pan like other ones. Don't need to start the engine and wait till the oil is rich in the part. Is the only one oil doing this. You guys are doing what you want. I suggest this to help others. I see you don't need help......
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3 AI generated videos, and one from FCP Euro.
LiquiMoly is not the only oil that contains tungsten and molybdenum...many oils contain such additives. Look for Virgin Oil Analysis (VOA) and Used Oil Analysis (UOA) for whatever oil you are interested in, and chances are that info is out there.
Loads of info on Bob Is The Oil Guy forums. A (crazy long) thread about synthetic oil on RamForum. Actual people using it and actual results.
Not saying LiquiMoly isn't good, I just prefer real-world info over AI generated and sales pitchy stuff.
LiquiMoly is not the only oil that contains tungsten and molybdenum...many oils contain such additives. Look for Virgin Oil Analysis (VOA) and Used Oil Analysis (UOA) for whatever oil you are interested in, and chances are that info is out there.
Loads of info on Bob Is The Oil Guy forums. A (crazy long) thread about synthetic oil on RamForum. Actual people using it and actual results.
Not saying LiquiMoly isn't good, I just prefer real-world info over AI generated and sales pitchy stuff.
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From: Pennsylvania
I've got nothing against Liqui Moly, but if I’m going to trust an online video review about motor oil, I'd rely on The Motor Oil Geek rather than some random video that might even be AI‑generated.
Since the 7th gen ES is non turbo, non high‑performance, I don’t think spending extra $ on Moly will provide any real benefit, especially with a 5k/6m OCI; aside from bragging rights.
Here's Liqui Moly @ 34:50s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tohBEVErQ3k&t=2090s
Since the 7th gen ES is non turbo, non high‑performance, I don’t think spending extra $ on Moly will provide any real benefit, especially with a 5k/6m OCI; aside from bragging rights.
Here's Liqui Moly @ 34:50s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tohBEVErQ3k&t=2090s
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3 AI generated videos, and one from FCP Euro.
LiquiMoly is not the only oil that contains tungsten and molybdenum...many oils contain such additives. Look for Virgin Oil Analysis (VOA) and Used Oil Analysis (UOA) for whatever oil you are interested in, and chances are that info is out there.
Loads of info on Bob Is The Oil Guy forums. A (crazy long) thread about synthetic oil on RamForum. Actual people using it and actual results.
Not saying LiquiMoly isn't good, I just prefer real-world info over AI generated and sales pitchy stuff.
LiquiMoly is not the only oil that contains tungsten and molybdenum...many oils contain such additives. Look for Virgin Oil Analysis (VOA) and Used Oil Analysis (UOA) for whatever oil you are interested in, and chances are that info is out there.
Loads of info on Bob Is The Oil Guy forums. A (crazy long) thread about synthetic oil on RamForum. Actual people using it and actual results.
Not saying LiquiMoly isn't good, I just prefer real-world info over AI generated and sales pitchy stuff.
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