Oil Change Procedure
08-02-21 | 01:13 PM
#31
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The cone on the roof is another reason why I never allow my car to be washed at the dealer. I forgot one time and It did not come back completely clean or completely dry. You just don't know what goes on when the car is out of your control. On my 2013 after a recall the car came back with a brand new leather seat ripped. One member posted on here that after dropping off his car and getting a loaner, he saw HIS car being driven by two mechanics picking up lunch... 
08-02-21 | 01:48 PM
#32
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08-04-21 | 01:16 PM
#38
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0w-16 as stated in manual for ES300h on my 2020 and 0w- 20 only in emergency use. When I had the 10k service done I made sure it was correct as sales department etc told me 0w-20. Service department said for the hybrid 0w-16 is what they guaranteed me they were going to use even if I didn't ask. I checked the invoice afterwards and 0w-16 was used. Lexus would not be happy if they used the wrong viscosity.
08-04-21 | 05:42 PM
#40
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I am guessing the dealer hasn't updated their website to account for the hybrid. I figure have them do the oil change as well since car is going to be in for low pressure fuel pump recall. Interesting the July Enform Vehicle Health Report didn't mention the recall until recently.
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08-05-21 | 08:46 AM
#41
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I should be doing my break in oil change this weekend. I found Mobil 1 0W-16 synthetic for $22 at Walmart. Everywhere else it's $41-$50, for any brand. I used Idemitsu for my last 2021 ES and back then it was in the $22 range. now it's $41. About doubled. Probably because it's sort of a rare oil.
I'm waiting patiently for Amazon to come out with 0W-16.
I'm waiting patiently for Amazon to come out with 0W-16.
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08-05-21 | 12:01 PM
#44
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I should be doing my break in oil change this weekend. I found Mobil 1 0W-16 synthetic for $22 at Walmart. Everywhere else it's $41-$50, for any brand. I used Idemitsu for my last 2021 ES and back then it was in the $22 range. now it's $41. About doubled. Probably because it's sort of a rare oil.
I'm waiting patiently for Amazon to come out with 0W-16.
I'm waiting patiently for Amazon to come out with 0W-16.
Last edited by emdcksn; 08-05-21 at 12:06 PM.
08-05-21 | 12:14 PM
#45
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No need to buy expensive full synthetic oil. I buy whatever is on sale as long as it's name brand. Who knows where Toyota buys their oil. Comes out of a 55 gallon drum at the dealer.
Could be Pennzoil or a no name oil for all I know... And I'm quite sure that they buy the cheapest full synthetic they can. I'm happy to buy mine at Walmart.
Could be Pennzoil or a no name oil for all I know... And I'm quite sure that they buy the cheapest full synthetic they can. I'm happy to buy mine at Walmart.