Ericspyder

Hi all,

Have anyone ever try SEA 0-20W or 5-20W grade for is350 car, yet? thiner viscosity should be better than 5-30W, isn't it?
Thank you for your opinion.
Eric

MikeFig82

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Just stick to what the oil cap, or manual says. You'll be ok with it.

XSV

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This. 10 char

Jeff Lange

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5W30 is what was originally recommended by Lexus, this was further updated to include 5W20 as an approved oil, however 0W20 is only recommended for 2014+ IS350 engines.

For the IS250 the switch to 0W20 was made for 2011.

Jeff

Ericspyder

I have 2006 IS350, should I use 5W20 for my car? it has 57K miles. Thanks.

HankMoody

5W30 or your engine will blow up

Jeff Lange

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My suggestion is to stick with 5W30.

Jeff

laobo979

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Not a huge difference i say. I’ve been running 0w20 for 8 yrs in my 350 not an issue.

Ericspyder

Thank you all for info.
Eric

Luc2

Jeff
Mine is an IS250AWD 2009 that has a very low mileage 41K miles. Most of my drives are below 5 miles in urban city. I mostly drive agressively . it in automatic mode most of the time with max in 4th gear (3-4k RPM) should I stick with the 5w30 as recommended in my service manual or else ?. I live near montreal canada where the winter temp can fall for 10-15 days below -20F
regards
Luc.