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How often do you change your oil?

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Old 12-30-13, 05:05 PM
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Default How often do you change your oil?

Does anyone stick with the 3k interval schedule recommended by the dealer? I feel this is overkill, and an attempt to make $$$. Modern oil and filters should last longer IMO, but im not an expert. What do you guys think?

Also, if i were to do it myself, what oil and filter would you recommend? Should i stick with the OEM filter?

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change interval is 5K.....
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i dont ever change my oil at 3K with the modern day tech into oils, i do every 5k miles. anything below that and you are just throwing away good oil still. i also just use oem filters

as far what oil to use, thats subjective and ultimately going to be up to you. everyone has their own preference for their own reasons
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If I decide to change it myself, how do I reset the oil change light? Where should I get OEM filter?
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check out the 2IS FAQ

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...iy-thread.html

you can go to any Lexus/Toyota dealer to get the OEM oil filter. Most of the members here get them from Sewell (one of the CL Sponsors)
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I change every 5k
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Every 5K is all thats needed unless your a taxi.
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6-7k for me.
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I did 7K using Mobil1 Synthetic
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
I did 7K using Mobil1 Synthetic
i tried 7500 once with the same weight Eneos i use now. the oil still looked good even still after 7500 miles. but i just wanted to try it and see. i stick with 5k though. just peach of mind i guess lol. old habits die hard
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You can do 10k if your car came with 5w20 full synthetic oil
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Originally Posted by jdmSW20
i tried 7500 once with the same weight Eneos i use now. the oil still looked good even still after 7500 miles. but i just wanted to try it and see. i stick with 5k though. just peach of mind i guess lol. old habits die hard
I started with 5k intervals, 7k interval, now 10k interval. I'm sure I can even do 12k interval. (Mobil 1 synthetic oil)
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