Mobil 1 Questions
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Hey guys,
I'm looking to switch from regular motor oil to synthetic at my GS400's 7000 mile oil change.
Where's the cheapest place to buy Mobil 1 oil?
Whats the "kind" of oil I will be needing, is it 5w-30?
Should I get a Mobil 1 filter as well, or go w/ the OEM Toyota/Lexus filter?
How many quarts will I need for my 4.0 liter engine?
Thanks guys!
vincent
I'm looking to switch from regular motor oil to synthetic at my GS400's 7000 mile oil change.
Where's the cheapest place to buy Mobil 1 oil?
Whats the "kind" of oil I will be needing, is it 5w-30?
Should I get a Mobil 1 filter as well, or go w/ the OEM Toyota/Lexus filter?
How many quarts will I need for my 4.0 liter engine?
Thanks guys!
vincent
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all of these questions have been addressed on this board.
if the common terms "oil, mobil 1, etc" don't get you anywhere (likely given the state of the search feature) do a search using my nickname. i've posted in several oil topics.
here's what i can remember off the top of my head.
the oil type is specified in the manual
i used the toyota filter (=lexus filter); i got it from the dealer for 10 bucks
6 quarts is what it took (it's late so double check that in the search)
if the common terms "oil, mobil 1, etc" don't get you anywhere (likely given the state of the search feature) do a search using my nickname. i've posted in several oil topics.
here's what i can remember off the top of my head.
the oil type is specified in the manual
i used the toyota filter (=lexus filter); i got it from the dealer for 10 bucks
6 quarts is what it took (it's late so double check that in the search)
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1. Walmart sometime sells the 5 qt. jugs for ~$18.
2. 5w-30 will work, if your in the south 10w-30 is ok too.
3. Moibil 1 filter is one of the best with Toyota filters down at the low end with Fram.
4. Don't know how many quarts in V-8, I have the I-6.
Purolator Pure One is also another good filter but still not as good as Mobil 1.
Hope this helps!
2. 5w-30 will work, if your in the south 10w-30 is ok too.
3. Moibil 1 filter is one of the best with Toyota filters down at the low end with Fram.
4. Don't know how many quarts in V-8, I have the I-6.
Purolator Pure One is also another good filter but still not as good as Mobil 1.
Hope this helps!
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3. Moibil 1 filter is one of the best with Toyota filters down at the low end with Fram.[/B]
3. Moibil 1 filter is one of the best with Toyota filters down at the low end with Fram.[/B]
I've heard the Mobil 1 filter is good too, but not the best to use in our Lexi.
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Originally posted by pat5000
Please give me some links that will show me that Mobil1 filter is not the best to be used in my Lexus. I would like to be proven wrong.
Please give me some links that will show me that Mobil1 filter is not the best to be used in my Lexus. I would like to be proven wrong.
And I stand corrected. I did a search and found that the consensus was that the Lexus/Toyota filter was good but the Mobil 1 filter was superior to it with Fram much lower on the chart. I also found conflicting opinions on the value of synthetic oil in a passenger car.
Clearly being right is important to you, so you can declare yourself "right" about the Mobil 1 filter.
Gee, I may not sleep tonight. I'm so embarrassed that I was "wrong".:eek:
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