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What oil should I use for my 2012 is250 F sport?

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Old 01-23-18, 11:13 PM
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I recently bought a 2012 is250 F sport and wondering what oil works best for my car. It' my first oil change and want to make the right choice.

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Any correct API 0W20 synthetic should be sufficient for your car. Toyota 0W20 is available from your local Toyota or Lexus dealer and is priced quite reasonably. Other such as Mobil 1, etc., should work well also.

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Try here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...u-all-use.html
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Originally Posted by Rudiculous
so from what I've seen Mobil 1 5w-30 synthetic seems to be preferred any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by Alfredcam
so from what I've seen Mobil 1 5w-30 synthetic seems to be preferred any thoughts?
For what it's worth, on the IS250, Lexus used 5W30 for 2006-2010 models and switched to 0W20 for 2011-2015 models.

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
For what it's worth, on the IS250, Lexus used 5W30 for 2006-2010 models and switched to 0W20 for 2011-2015 models.

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alright thanks
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Default Here's my thoughts.

The best and most expensive:
Redline
Amsoil
Liqui Moly
Motul
Very Good:
Pennzoil Plat and Ultra
Mobil 1 (all)
Valvoline Max Life (what I use)
Belgian Castrol

Good:
Quaker state ultimate durability
Castrol Magnatech
Valvoline SynPro
Kendall GT-1
Super TEch from Wall
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