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hi guys..it's time for me to get my 2nd oil change since i got my GS400...the first time around i just took it to the shop and they put in chevron synthetic oil..now im wondering which oil is best to use so that way i can just purchase my own oil and let a friend change the oil for me...thanks in advance for the tip
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Use Amsoil or at least a Group IV equivalent base stock oil. Mobile1 is a highly refined Group III. I managed to burn up my Mobil1 oil in about 1000miles. The Amsoil lasts me about 4-5k miles or so before it's toasted. And yes I drive my car harder than most other Lexus owners
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Use Amsoil or at least a Group IV equivalent base stock oil. Mobile1 is a highly refined Group III. I managed to burn up my Mobil1 oil in about 1000miles. The Amsoil lasts me about 4-5k miles or so before it's toasted. And yes I drive my car harder than most other Lexus owners ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I use Royal Purple it has been proven to give actual horsepower gains along with other benefits... I couldn't find the video about the horsepower gains but here is a video explaining some of the benifits of using Royal Purple.... check it out its pretty interesting stuff...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqvhRi7-iMA
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Use Amsoil or at least a Group IV equivalent base stock oil. Mobile1 is a highly refined Group III. I managed to burn up my Mobil1 oil in about 1000miles. The Amsoil lasts me about 4-5k miles or so before it's toasted. And yes I drive my car harder than most other Lexus owners ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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