KWang

Alright guys, my second oil change is just around the corner and I was going to bring it to the dealer. When i called to schedule my appointment, the representative told me they use a blend of synthetic / regular oil . o.O ... He also told me that I could bring my own oil so thats what Im going to do.

So my question for you guys is.... What type of Oil is best for the 2009 is350 ?

Thanks

kickin8

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syn costs more but better

DIY/find a reliable mechanic....saves you tons of $$$

rcracer

iTrader: (23)

Just did mine with mobil 1 full synthetic just under 7k miles

Initial_K

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You can take it to any rep mechanic and he can change the oil for half the price of the stealership.

KWang

Mobil 1 it is ! Thanks for all the input guys... Just took the car up to Reno and i got 90238423094 bugs on my front bumper ... so im going for the free wash as well.. and im probably gunna do my next oil change myself ..

cadfael_te

IMHO and I went through researching the same question, if you stick with the 5k mileage/6 month intervals there is very little reason to switch to synthetic. The great advantage of synthetic is that it doesn't break down as quickly. If you are changing it every 5k that doesn't come into play.

Also, please, please do not let the dealer wash your car. They will hack it all up and leave swirls all over it.

2slow

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1. Ill change your oil.
2. Never wash your car at dealership. They use hard liquids( soap used to wash wheels) to break down the dirt. And you'll have 200x the swirls.
3. I use mobil 1 fully synthetic extended performance. The most expensive oil there is. Walmart ftw!

quang

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it is free car wash only if:
1. you bring the car in
2. the stealership washes your car
3. you drive your car off

Stealership calls it free car wash BUT you already pay for it as part of the "hidden" labor charge.

CLIS250

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you can use the 5w-30 full synthetic. i use castro syntec. 5 quarts is 22 bucks at walmart! thats where i grab all my oil. good prices (:

Koz

If you go with Mobile 1 use 0w-30.

Koz

Kurtz

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Best? Amsoil.


The problem is you appear to be wanting to change it every 5k miles... which is a lot more often than even conventional needs to be changed on the 2IS, and about 5x more often than Amsoil needs to be changed.


So my general advice is do one of these two things:

Use Amsoil, change 1/yr up to 25k miles.

or

Use the cheapest possible stuff you can find, change every 5k.

Koz

Good advice!

Koz

KWang

Thanks for all the input guys, I really appreciate it!

So Ive changed my mind about the dealership and decided to get everything myself .

-Buy Mobil1 full syn at Walmart ( i couldnt find it on their website )
-Get Oil filter ---> Where should i get this ..

BTW , Im not sure about your dealership, but mine offer free washes to anybody bringing their car in... even if its just to get a free wash

TommyT

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you can get oil filter at toyota dealer which cost you less

thanks

2slow

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Free swirls. YAY!