What oil do you use for LS430?
Lexus Champion
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,810
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
Originally Posted by rominl
mobil 1 for both my gs400 and sc430. and if i get the ls430 i would use that too
change oil every 3k miles, so just need nice but not the nicest stuff
change oil every 3k miles, so just need nice but not the nicest stuff
Originally Posted by socalJD
If you have short intervals (3k), isn't synthetic a lil' overkill. One of the main drawing pts of synthetic is the longer life for extended change intervals. At 3k, a very good dino oil like Castrol may suffice, especially in a V8 - a high revving, forced induction, modded motor may require synthetic all the time. I know oil type/change intervals is a highly subjective matter, but just curious as to why Mobil 1 every 3k ?
the way i see it, there is never too early to change oil, you use one day and the oil are old already. i agree there might be a point where things get diminishing return, but it's too hard to judge
at least financially i think it's ok so hopefully that's fine
Pole Position
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
From: NJ
I typically use Mobil 1, however i am intrested in seeing if Royal purple creates any type of diffrence in preformance. I also use Z-MAX Engine treatments with evrey oil change. Any one notice any diffrences between Mobil and RP?
Trending Topics
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 321
Likes: 1
From: St. Peters, Missouri
Mobil 1 @ every 7,500
the Oil companies love those doing the 3K changes,,
since when has any engine failed under normal driving these days due to an oil related problem of going beyond the 3K,, with BMW and Mercedes heading toward the 15 and 20K oil change I would think that should prove they are not interested in any waranty claims due to lack of oil changes and related failures,,
times do change,,
the Oil companies love those doing the 3K changes,,
since when has any engine failed under normal driving these days due to an oil related problem of going beyond the 3K,, with BMW and Mercedes heading toward the 15 and 20K oil change I would think that should prove they are not interested in any waranty claims due to lack of oil changes and related failures,,
times do change,,
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles
Michael S. Palmer
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Mobil 1 @ every 7,500
the Oil companies love those doing the 3K changes,,
since when has any engine failed under normal driving these days due to an oil related problem of going beyond the 3K,, with BMW and Mercedes heading toward the 15 and 20K oil change I would think that should prove they are not interested in any waranty claims due to lack of oil changes and related failures,,
times do change,,
the Oil companies love those doing the 3K changes,,
since when has any engine failed under normal driving these days due to an oil related problem of going beyond the 3K,, with BMW and Mercedes heading toward the 15 and 20K oil change I would think that should prove they are not interested in any waranty claims due to lack of oil changes and related failures,,
times do change,,
Most maintance items don't make any differences for a modern cars under 100k miles, it is when you want to keep the car running beyond that, it makes the difference.
Go find a good running motor with 250k miles, I bet you the oil was changed every 3k.
Go find a blown motor with only 120k miles, I am sure the oil was changed every 20k.
It all depends on how long you want it to run. If you can afford to get a new car every 100k miles, then you don't have to change the oil.
Last edited by BNR34; May 8, 2008 at 01:02 PM.
no additives for me, I heard somewhere that for newer Lexus cars, additives are just bad for them.
I can't remember where. But I just make sure I change my oil every 3000-4000 miles or 4 months.
I can't remember where. But I just make sure I change my oil every 3000-4000 miles or 4 months.
If you have short intervals (3k), isn't synthetic a lil' overkill. One of the main drawing pts of synthetic is the longer life for extended change intervals. At 3k, a very good dino oil like Castrol may suffice, especially in a V8 - a high revving, forced induction, modded motor may require synthetic all the time. I know oil type/change intervals is a highly subjective matter, but just curious as to why Mobil 1 every 3k ?
That said, I use synthetic in all my cars because I'm a sucker for the false feeling of security, and partly because I do believe it is a bit more forgiving on my two turbo cars. I do know this though -- if you are chosing between synthetic and long change intervals vs. regular and short change intervals, I'd choose the short change intervals. Definitely.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Texas
My preference would be 5w-30. I prefer a slightly thicker oil. Being in Virginia you are a colder climate than here in Houston though so ) weight is ok. A full synthetic gives me piece of mind. My brothers f150 ran kendall no name oil its entire life and has 185,000 miles and doesent burn oil yet. Engineers at my fathers oil company tell me keeping oil clean is more important than changing it. They run diesels on rigs for 10 years continuously on basic oil and change fluids only every few months.