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Synthetic Oil Changes!!
05-28-12 | 11:06 PM
#32
I found this one that was made specifically for Lexus/Toyota. It's 64.25mm instead of the generic one labeled Type F, which is really a 65/67mm. The best part is it only costs a fraction of the OEM one from the stealers.
http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-Sp...d_sim_sbs_hi_1
http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-Sp...d_sim_sbs_hi_1
05-29-12 | 07:40 AM
#34
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For my wifes RX, i did her first oil change with Mobil 1 synthetic, then after 5000 miles i sent a sample to Blackstone labs where they tested it. They told me i could go another 1500 miles miles so i changed her oil and next change i did at 6500 miles and sent another sample off. They came back again and said i could go another 1500 miles. So now it seems as 8000 miles is the target. I've been using toyota filter. For my GS, i've only done 1 oil change so far, but plan to change at 5000 and send a sample off.
05-29-12 | 08:57 AM
#35
This is the way it SHOULD be done! You should try other filters (if it's not catridges). Lexus filters suck, they're just some cheap filter rebadged, LITERALLY! It was all over the net a year or two ago. Either way, try the PureOne filters (the gold ones) and send the lab tests back after you try the same oil with the O.E. lexus filters, the PureOne filters just as good, cheaper, and it flows a lot less restricted.
05-29-12 | 09:06 AM
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05-29-12 | 06:19 PM
#38
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Is it too late yo reiterate my statement? I somehow mixed up royal purple with redline oil products hahahaha
how silly of me. I can stand by Redline products all day everyday, it was THAT product that I've used and sent to the chemical analysis company (my friend did a whole range of tests with different oils and Redline came out #1). They have some superior oils, including gear oil. RP not so much, once again that was soo silly of me to even confuse the two brands hahaha. One has a redline logo and one is all purple! *I'm getting old*
05-30-12 | 04:47 PM
#40
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Royal Purple is a waste of money. I have tried almost every brand of oil in multiple cars. Spend $35 at Wal-Mart and get 7 quarts of Mobil 1 Synthetic and change your oil with this every 5k. Buy a box of ten filters off ebay or through Sewell parts and you're good-to-go. Do the work yourself as well - it is super simple.
05-31-12 | 12:24 PM
#42
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I switched to Mobil 1 full syn approx 2 years. I put approx 9200 miles on my car per year & have been replacing it once per year. No problems thus far, but I noted most of those who posted earliler in this thread, said they change their oil every 5K miles/3-4 months. Should I be replacing it more frequently? I thought Mobil 1 was rated for 10K miles between changes.
05-31-12 | 02:22 PM
#43
I switched to Mobil 1 full syn approx 2 years. I put approx 9200 miles on my car per year & have been replacing it once per year. No problems thus far, but I noted most of those who posted earliler in this thread, said they change their oil every 5K miles/3-4 months. Should I be replacing it more frequently? I thought Mobil 1 was rated for 10K miles between changes.
05-31-12 | 09:01 PM
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I switched to Mobil 1 full syn approx 2 years. I put approx 9200 miles on my car per year & have been replacing it once per year. No problems thus far, but I noted most of those who posted earliler in this thread, said they change their oil every 5K miles/3-4 months. Should I be replacing it more frequently? I thought Mobil 1 was rated for 10K miles between changes.
If you're asking if people bring it to lexus or other places. Oil is Oil to be honest, no special way to change anything, so yes oil changes are universal. Suspension work and other more difficult things however are....
Better to DIY, take it to a REAL professional (not just any speed shop) OR Lexus.