Lexus is350 oil type: summer and winter
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Getting a 350 RWD would be the way to go if you want to maintain some of the Germanic-style fun to drive factor. I'd say it's worth the money. Plus the fuel economy would be slightly better.
I am running 5W-30 oil in my GTI, though I am switching over to a 5W-40 at next interval. I had mistakenly changed to oil that doesn't meet VW's specs, so that's really why I am changing, more so than the viscosity rating. There are 0W-30, 0W-40, and 5W-30 oils that do have the certification from VW, but the one I will use (Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech) just so happens to be 5W-40.
In my Lexus, I always ran whatever the dealership techs put in the car. I assume it was 0W-20 but never thought to ask, if you can believe that.
I am running 5W-30 oil in my GTI, though I am switching over to a 5W-40 at next interval. I had mistakenly changed to oil that doesn't meet VW's specs, so that's really why I am changing, more so than the viscosity rating. There are 0W-30, 0W-40, and 5W-30 oils that do have the certification from VW, but the one I will use (Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech) just so happens to be 5W-40.
In my Lexus, I always ran whatever the dealership techs put in the car. I assume it was 0W-20 but never thought to ask, if you can believe that.
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For those who use 0w20, did u guys notice any oil consumption (losing oil) per 5000km?
I was reading on another thread where on high mileage is300/350 engines that lost oil, putting 0w30 helped or completely eliminated any oil loss.
I believe also the is200h uses 0w30, but it's a different engine.
Any feedback on oil loss?
I was reading on another thread where on high mileage is300/350 engines that lost oil, putting 0w30 helped or completely eliminated any oil loss.
I believe also the is200h uses 0w30, but it's a different engine.
Any feedback on oil loss?
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From: Toronto
Getting a 350 RWD would be the way to go if you want to maintain some of the Germanic-style fun to drive factor. I'd say it's worth the money. Plus the fuel economy would be slightly better.
I am running 5W-30 oil in my GTI, though I am switching over to a 5W-40 at next interval. I had mistakenly changed to oil that doesn't meet VW's specs, so that's really why I am changing, more so than the viscosity rating. There are 0W-30, 0W-40, and 5W-30 oils that do have the certification from VW, but the one I will use (Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech) just so happens to be 5W-40.
In my Lexus, I always ran whatever the dealership techs put in the car. I assume it was 0W-20 but never thought to ask, if you can believe that.
I am running 5W-30 oil in my GTI, though I am switching over to a 5W-40 at next interval. I had mistakenly changed to oil that doesn't meet VW's specs, so that's really why I am changing, more so than the viscosity rating. There are 0W-30, 0W-40, and 5W-30 oils that do have the certification from VW, but the one I will use (Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech) just so happens to be 5W-40.
In my Lexus, I always ran whatever the dealership techs put in the car. I assume it was 0W-20 but never thought to ask, if you can believe that.
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For those who use 0w20, did u guys notice any oil consumption (losing oil) per 5000km?
I was reading on another thread where on high mileage is300/350 engines that lost oil, putting 0w30 helped or completely eliminated any oil loss.
I believe also the is200h uses 0w30, but it's a different engine.
Any feedback on oil loss?
I was reading on another thread where on high mileage is300/350 engines that lost oil, putting 0w30 helped or completely eliminated any oil loss.
I believe also the is200h uses 0w30, but it's a different engine.
Any feedback on oil loss?
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From: Ontario
For those who use 0w20, did u guys notice any oil consumption (losing oil) per 5000km?
I was reading on another thread where on high mileage is300/350 engines that lost oil, putting 0w30 helped or completely eliminated any oil loss.
I believe also the is200h uses 0w30, but it's a different engine.
Any feedback on oil loss?
I was reading on another thread where on high mileage is300/350 engines that lost oil, putting 0w30 helped or completely eliminated any oil loss.
I believe also the is200h uses 0w30, but it's a different engine.
Any feedback on oil loss?
also 5000km is short for a synthetic, I do 8000km oil changes on synthetic which is still early BUT I make a ton of short trips, live in an extreme climate and have OCD when it comes to taking care of my stuff.
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From: Toronto
2015 350 with 90,000km...in Canada, use 0w-20 year round and I burn Zero oil between changes.
also 5000km is short for a synthetic, I do 8000km oil changes on synthetic which is still early BUT I make a ton of short trips, live in an extreme climate and have OCD when it comes to taking care of my stuff.
also 5000km is short for a synthetic, I do 8000km oil changes on synthetic which is still early BUT I make a ton of short trips, live in an extreme climate and have OCD when it comes to taking care of my stuff.
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From: New Jersey
I believe the correct oil for this car is Synthetic 5w30
I have a couple of questions.
I have quite a bit of Motul xcess 5w40 oil, can I safely use it instead of tm5w30 in summer?
As far as witer, I usually put Mobil 1 0w40 on my other cars (turbo and supercharged).
What's the recommended oil for the is350 in Canadian winters, and would it be safe to use the 0w40?
thanks all
I have a couple of questions.
I have quite a bit of Motul xcess 5w40 oil, can I safely use it instead of tm5w30 in summer?
As far as witer, I usually put Mobil 1 0w40 on my other cars (turbo and supercharged).
What's the recommended oil for the is350 in Canadian winters, and would it be safe to use the 0w40?
thanks all
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