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Jun 22, 2007 | 08:25 PM

wjimmy

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Question about Oil

I'm about to make a roadtrip with my car. I had my oil changed at Newport Lexus. I have no clue what they put in. I think on the papers it said 5w30. Well, my question is. Does it matter what brand I put in if oil would be needed?

Jun 22, 2007 | 08:28 PM

Bichon

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No, so long as it meets the viscosity and quality specs in the manual, any oil will do.

Jun 22, 2007 | 08:28 PM

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Brands are not that different. Of course, some are of higher quality, but the oil viscosity will be the same.

It'll only last 5k miles anyways...

Jun 23, 2007 | 09:27 AM

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if you want to be 100% sure, just call your dealer and ask them if they put 5w20/5w30 oil in your car....then go to wal-mart to pick up a quart or two........either 5w20/5w30 are fine....