Amazon basics oil
#1
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Amazon basics oil
I currently use mobil 1 high mileage 5w30 in my LS 1999. 208k miles. What do y'all think of Amazon basics stuff? Should I go 10w30 instead of 5w30?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07C5X1ZHP/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07C5X1ZHP/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Last edited by Sin1UZFE; 02-18-19 at 04:18 PM.
#2
TL;DR They are worth and perform better than Shell. But I am staying with Shell. $10 more and mine is 232k
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9DWGtXpYUc
TL;DR They are worth and perform better than Shell. But I am staying with Shell. $10 more and mine is 232k
TL;DR They are worth and perform better than Shell. But I am staying with Shell. $10 more and mine is 232k
I've used mobil one in every one of my cars.
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I currently use mobil 1 high mileage 5w30 in my LS 1999. 208k miles. What do y'all think of Amazon basics stuff? Should I go 10w30?
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Mileage-Motor-Oil/dp/B07C5FF8QS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550526886&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=synthetic+10w30&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Mileage-Motor-Oil/dp/B07C5FF8QS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550526886&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=synthetic+10w30&psc=1
Lexus recommends 5W30 for temps as low as -25F. I doubt you'll see that in California so 10W30 will be fine.
#5
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If you are currently using High Mileage oil you should continue doing so. The additives that cause your rubber seals to swell slightly are not permanent. Going back to conventional oil will remove the benefit. I'm not saying you have to stick with Mobil1 but stay with the high mileage variety whatever brand you choose from now on...
Last edited by Sin1UZFE; 02-18-19 at 04:20 PM.
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the "amazon" oil always seems to do quite well in independent tests... i'd much sooner put that in my car than supertech or valvoline
i just use the regular mobil 1 5w-30 and call it a day
i just use the regular mobil 1 5w-30 and call it a day
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you should care about some stupid video since stupid videos can be very conclusive, such as these actual results i got from blackstone labs on my mobil 1 5w-30 that was in the LS: