johnpau201

Hi All,

I have a Lexus Rx350 F sport 2013 model. 98K miles.

I bought this used car in 2016. From past 3-4 years hardly driving it other than running errands.

After I bought this car, getting the synthetic oil 0W-20 change once a year ( around 10K miles).

Its now time to get another oil change. Today I checked the oil level dipstick. The level is above the two dots. Its little bit dark brown in color.

I will be going on a road trip in another 3 weeks , the trip will be around 1600 miles (round trip).

Do you recommend getting the oil change before (or) after my road trip ?

Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks for your time.

gripau1

Oil and oil filters are cheap, do the oil as well as other services like brakes, transmission, coolant, tyres, wiper blades BEFORE the road trip. You want the car to be in tip top condition before any major trips. You want your trips to be safe and memorable not a nightmare.

Take it to Toyota/Lexus dealer and pay for the service if you can't do it yourself.

johnpau201

Is brakes and differential fluid same or different ?

ESully

How much mileage is on the oil you have in the car now? If it's more than 5,000 I would change it first. I don't put a lot of mileage on my ES, I mainly drive my '05 Corolla and my wife uses her Sportage.
I'm about to take a trip of the same distance. Highway mileage is pretty gentle on a car, and it will be almost due when I get back. I change my oil every 5,000 miles. 10,000 seems a bit much to me even if the oil and filter are rated for it, especially for a lightly driven car. Short trips are not good for a car, and if less than 5 miles is considered harsh conditions according to manufacturers.

gripau1

They are totally different, since you're asking I can only assume that you don't know the difference so better take your car to a trusted mechanic or dealer. You don't want to stuff around the safety system aka brakes.