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HELP: What grade of synthetic oil should I change to? 2006 IS250 AWD
Hello CL,
Would like some advice as to what kind of synthetic oil I should change to. I hear/read that a lot of people use 5W-30, 0W-20, 0W-30 and was just wondering which one would be suitable for me.
I am currently on conventional oil in a 2006 IS250 AWD with about 73,607 miles. I'm also currently in Michigan so the weather is getting pretty cold.
It'd be great to hear some suggestions and opinions.
I use Mobil 1, but would also recommend Castrol Edge or Royal Purple. I believe the "range" of efficiency on the factory recommended 5W-30 will still be fine for your cooler winter climate :
I would say use 0w20 or 0w30 if you're in a cold climate. The 0w helps out on the cold starts.
I prefer Mobil 1 fully synthetic and ran 5w30 for a while and then recently switched to 0w30 and will keep using 0w30 just because the car feels better on cold start ups now.