Any issues with 0W-20?
So, I inadvertently bought M1 0W-20 for this oil change and went ahead and used it.
Will this create an issue? I had planned on a 5000 mile schedule, should I short it to get the required 5W-30 back in sooner (or immediately)? |
Depending on what year you have I think 0W20 is now the recommended oil. There was bulletin a few years ago. I use it for every oil change. At 5k miles you will be fine. Many push it to 10k without issue.
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Originally Posted by smassey321
(Post 8799496)
Depending on what year you have I think 0W20 is now the recommended oil. There was bulletin a few years ago. I use it for every oil change. At 5k miles you will be fine. Many push it to 10k without issue.
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20 might be too thin...If you want 0W oil, I would go for 0W30
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Which engine do you have, 3300 or 3500? When I purchased our 09 Lexus RX 350 in Sept., the service rep said we should use the 0-20. My Highlander is an 05 with a 3300 engine. I just had the oil changed by Toyota, they used 5-30W. So which engine do you have? If it's a 3300, I'd contact Lexus directly and ask them. I would not use 0-20 in my Highlander 3300 engine.
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Originally Posted by roadbike56
(Post 8800806)
Which engine do you have, 3300 or 3500? When I purchased our 09 Lexus RX 350 in Sept., the service rep said we should use the 0-20. My Highlander is an 05 with a 3300 engine. I just had the oil changed by Toyota, they used 5-30W. So which engine do you have? If it's a 3300, I'd contact Lexus directly and ask them. I would not use 0-20 in my Highlander 3300 engine.
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Here is the chart I was looking for. You are fine.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ml#post7348513 |
Originally Posted by smassey321
(Post 8801079)
Here is the chart I was looking for. You are fine.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ml#post7348513 So, contrary to what some are saying, apparently Lexus gives the nod to using 0W-20 in any year RX -- good to know. |
Originally Posted by BensonRX
(Post 8801660)
Great info, thanks!
So, contrary to what some are saying, apparently Lexus gives the nod to using 0W-20 in any year RX -- good to know. |
I run Amsoil 0W20 in my wife's 04 RX330, no issues. My friend who works at dealer runs 0W20 in his 98 ES and now his 01 ES. Never an issue. I run 0W20 in my 2GS4 also (with 229k miles) and not a single issue.
I CANNOT over emphasize reading this article. Read it twice is a good idea. Read: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/faq.php?faq=haas_articles |
Originally Posted by RamAirRckt
(Post 8809874)
I run Amsoil 0W20 in my wife's 04 RX330, no issues. My friend who works at dealer runs 0W20 in his 98 ES and now his 01 ES. Never an issue. I run 0W20 in my 2GS4 also (with 229k miles) and not a single issue.
I CANNOT over emphasize reading this article. Read it twice is a good idea. Read: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/faq.php?faq=haas_articles |
I think everyone who drives a car and does their own maintenance should read those articles. It opens up a whole lot of thought!
Originally Posted by LazarusLng
(Post 8810467)
Thanks for posting that link. The article is very well written and informative. Oil makes sense to me now!::ohyeah:
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Originally Posted by RamAirRckt
(Post 8809874)
I run Amsoil 0W20 in my wife's 04 RX330, no issues. My friend who works at dealer runs 0W20 in his 98 ES and now his 01 ES. Never an issue. I run 0W20 in my 2GS4 also (with 229k miles) and not a single issue.
I CANNOT over emphasize reading this article. Read it twice is a good idea. Read: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/faq.php?faq=haas_articles |
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