Oil recommendations
Instructor
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My understanding is that all the motors available in the Supra are from BMW, not Toyota. The Supra is a JV vehicle with BMW and Toyota makes some significant changes; it's not just a rebadged BMW. The motors, though, are not where they've made changes. The 4 and the 6 are both BMW motors. Perhaps @kleenex can correct me if I'm wrong.
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From: MA
Hello all,
After purchasing my new RX350, I was looking into getting a supra - however i noticed in the supra forums people are switching from the default 0w20 oil to a more thicker oil because the default oil was causing excessive wear and tear.
Then it hit me - should I do the same for my wife's RX350?
Long story short - I know the RX 350 uses 0w20 (probably for emissions purposes just like the supra)
should I change to a thicker oil to give it more protection?
What are you folks doing? Any common issues found with the 2021 model?
Thanks in advanced
After purchasing my new RX350, I was looking into getting a supra - however i noticed in the supra forums people are switching from the default 0w20 oil to a more thicker oil because the default oil was causing excessive wear and tear.
Then it hit me - should I do the same for my wife's RX350?
Long story short - I know the RX 350 uses 0w20 (probably for emissions purposes just like the supra)
should I change to a thicker oil to give it more protection?
What are you folks doing? Any common issues found with the 2021 model?
Thanks in advanced
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From: Ontario, Canada
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The Kirkland oil is Dexos 2 approved, which is the highest standard. 2 5 quart jugs for about $25 is hard to beat.
I service all our cars as well as friends cars. I have a stash of Mobil1, Kirkland, Quaker State and Valvoline, in multiple weights.
FYI, I subscribe to 5K or 1 year oil change intervals, changing the filter every 2nd service.
I service all our cars as well as friends cars. I have a stash of Mobil1, Kirkland, Quaker State and Valvoline, in multiple weights.
FYI, I subscribe to 5K or 1 year oil change intervals, changing the filter every 2nd service.
I have always changed my oil on my vehicles and my daughter and her family. No way would I not also change the filter EVERY time. After all, that is where the bad stuff gets caught. Most filters have a bypass so if it gets stopped up you are no longer filtering the oil! I also use the manufactures oil filters instead of the aftermarket filters. In my opinion they are better. Seen too many test of aftermarket filters being made cheap.
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From: sc
Hello Gents,
I have bought RX 350 Fsport model 2019 from Canada and brought it to my country Oman.
in the manual, it stated that i shall used engine oil type: 0w-20. However this type of oil fits the cold weather like in Canada not the middle east where the ambient temperature reach in summer 55 celsius degree. So i’m asking what is the right type of oil that fits my region in Oman. Or i should’ve used the same mentioned in the manual.
I have bought RX 350 Fsport model 2019 from Canada and brought it to my country Oman.
in the manual, it stated that i shall used engine oil type: 0w-20. However this type of oil fits the cold weather like in Canada not the middle east where the ambient temperature reach in summer 55 celsius degree. So i’m asking what is the right type of oil that fits my region in Oman. Or i should’ve used the same mentioned in the manual.
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Hello Gents,
I have bought RX 350 Fsport model 2019 from Canada and brought it to my country Oman.
in the manual, it stated that i shall used engine oil type: 0w-20. However this type of oil fits the cold weather like in Canada not the middle east where the ambient temperature reach in summer 55 celsius degree. So i’m asking what is the right type of oil that fits my region in Oman. Or i should’ve used the same mentioned in the manual.
I have bought RX 350 Fsport model 2019 from Canada and brought it to my country Oman.
in the manual, it stated that i shall used engine oil type: 0w-20. However this type of oil fits the cold weather like in Canada not the middle east where the ambient temperature reach in summer 55 celsius degree. So i’m asking what is the right type of oil that fits my region in Oman. Or i should’ve used the same mentioned in the manual.
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Hello Gents,
I have bought RX 350 Fsport model 2019 from Canada and brought it to my country Oman.
in the manual, it stated that i shall used engine oil type: 0w-20. However this type of oil fits the cold weather like in Canada not the middle east where the ambient temperature reach in summer 55 celsius degree. So i’m asking what is the right type of oil that fits my region in Oman. Or i should’ve used the same mentioned in the manual.
I have bought RX 350 Fsport model 2019 from Canada and brought it to my country Oman.
in the manual, it stated that i shall used engine oil type: 0w-20. However this type of oil fits the cold weather like in Canada not the middle east where the ambient temperature reach in summer 55 celsius degree. So i’m asking what is the right type of oil that fits my region in Oman. Or i should’ve used the same mentioned in the manual.
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From: ca
Hello Gents,
I have bought RX 350 Fsport model 2019 from Canada and brought it to my country Oman.
in the manual, it stated that i shall used engine oil type: 0w-20. However this type of oil fits the cold weather like in Canada not the middle east where the ambient temperature reach in summer 55 celsius degree. So i’m asking what is the right type of oil that fits my region in Oman. Or i should’ve used the same mentioned in the manual.
I have bought RX 350 Fsport model 2019 from Canada and brought it to my country Oman.
in the manual, it stated that i shall used engine oil type: 0w-20. However this type of oil fits the cold weather like in Canada not the middle east where the ambient temperature reach in summer 55 celsius degree. So i’m asking what is the right type of oil that fits my region in Oman. Or i should’ve used the same mentioned in the manual.
but if i were you i wouldn't lose any sleep if i could only find 5w-20, if 20 weight oil is strong enough for those new hot turbo i-4 engines then it's probably good enough for NA v-6
