Drug350

I apologize if this has been covered before. I'm brand new to this forum after just purchasing a 2018 RC F earlier today from a local dealer. This vehicle was taken in as a trade in at my local Jaguar Land Rover dealership. The car is absolutely BEAUTIFUL with 12,900 miles on it and has every option accept the "performance option" (carbon fiber roof, spoiler, and torque vectoring differential). For the price, low miles, and full options, I couldn't pass it up, so I purchased it today. I received a copy of the recent maintenance, oil change, inspection, etc... from the dealer in order to get it ready to sell. I noticed under the service records it notes "oil change 10 qts $3.30 per quart". Now I'm sure dealers get oil a lot cheaper than I do, but I'm thinking this can't be synthetic oil, and I've already read on here about "dealers over filling during oil changes putting 10 qts in incorrectly". I'm picking the car up on Thursday and plan on doing a full oil change. I came across this particular company that sells this German oil: "Ravenol", filter: "Mahle" replacement drain plug, and gasket in a kit for $119.00. I was planning on ordering 2 kits to receive the additional 5% discount plus free shipping. Is this Oil Brand good and recommended for these RC F ??? Should I instead just go with Mobil One full synthetic ??? I'm not so worried about spending a few bucks more on oil as this will be a low mileage car so I won't need to do but one a year, probably because of time more so than miles. I thank you in advance to all whom take the time to respond to this newbie. I'm so look forward to driving this car and learning lots on this forum. Thank you !!!!

Here's the link:
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https://www.blauparts.com/lexus-rc-f-oil-change-kit-50l-15-17.html

Louczar1

I don't have any experience with that oil. I really dont trust dealerships or random shops to do oil changes or really ANY maintenance. I prefer to do it all myself.

TBH...I am a mobile one fan.

cvt

The ISF guys have many more experience years on the 2UR...they have an oil thread you should look into.

The oils that seems to do well are AMSOIL, Redline, Renewable Lubrcants, and Quakerstate Ultimate Synthetic. I have personally used the last two on my ISF and now my RCF. My ISF had a ticking that disappeared just using the renewable lubricants....

Drug350

I'm not picking the car up until late next week so I don't have the manuals. Do you know the required certifications for the oil to be used in these RC F's so I can verify that this German oil is to spec ??? I like this kit this company sells and I get it delivered in a day so it's convenient. I know for my VW TDI I have to use a very specific oil, which is Castrol LLO3 (I believe). I like that it comes in litres so you add the full 9 litres for an oil change with filter and should be right on (I believe my 2018 takes 9 litres w/filter). I want to do an oil change immediately because I'm not sure the dealer who took this in on trade and serviced it (not a Toyota / Lexus dealer), used full synthetic or even the right amount. Thanks !!!!

gravesg

You're overthinking this, couple of things to note here,
Typically all euro oil's meet most US oil standards.
Any off-the-shelf oil with the correct weight would do it, if you fancy the best with 0 sludge, most minimal engine wear etc.. then Amsoil Signature Series, Redline, or Renewable Lubricants the car from the day you get it.
Otherwise, Pennzoil ultra plat is where the sweet spot on price to performance is gonna be.

None of the oil your looking at online will ever outperform those listed above.
There are 0 .. i Repeat, ZERO Euro or US oils that top those 3 brands listed above.

I think Amsoil has won enough lawsuits that keep big manufacturers from ever advertising they are the best.

IntrinoX

iTrader: (1)

Stick to what is already out there and established.

Drug350

OK. I know with my TDI it says it would void the warranty using oil that doesn't meet the spec. Castrol is what VW shows on the engine, that LL03 spec. I'm not sure what's so different about this particular spec oil vs other synthetic oils, including other Castrol synthetic oils, but I've paid the few extra bucks to continue using it. Maybe it's different with a diesel and their more susceptible to issue's relating to oil, I have no idea. I just was wondering if Lexus has similar spec oil to be used in these higher performance engines. I've used Red Line and Royal Purple in most of my high performance bikes.

cvt

I forgot about Pennzoil Ultra. Good catch.

gravesg

Gasoline engine burns cleaner, and this engine in particular is direct and port injection. Self cleaning perfected.
Oils don't have to be full of detergents, a lot less cleaning is going on vs diesel.

corolla6mt

LOL the discussion on Dino vs Syn oil for the 2ur-gse is storied.
I have been running Castrol 5W30 gtx untraclean dino/conventional oil since 2016 with Lexus/Toy Genuine Filter.
No burns no leaks, runs smooth, prob better for valve seating when new.
When i am lazy and take it into my Lexus dealer, they pull out Lexus 5w30 conventional 1qt bottles.

I think the choice of oil filter is the most impt factor.

cvt

You don’t need synthetic oil….but synthetic oil gives the best protection.

LeX2K

Only one of these can be true at the same time.

Drug350

That's funny 👍👍.

flowrider

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Not really - You don't need $1 million, but it would be nice to have