No synthetic oil for RCF?
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I just had my first oil change and learned that the RCF doesn't use synthetic oil. I recently retired from 21 years of auto sales where I sold Honda, Acura, and Subaru. All newer models of those cars come with and recommend synthetic oil. Interesting also to note that the lower models of the RC do, in fact, use synthetic oil. As mentioned, my car experience had to do with sales...so I have a hard time trying to figure out why this would be. So.... technicians out there...enlighten me! Thanks
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I just had my first oil change and learned that the RCF doesn't use synthetic oil. I recently retired from 21 years of auto sales where I sold Honda, Acura, and Subaru. All newer models of those cars come with and recommend synthetic oil. Interesting also to note that the lower models of the RC do, in fact, use synthetic oil. As mentioned, my car experience had to do with sales...so I have a hard time trying to figure out why this would be. So.... technicians out there...enlighten me! Thanks
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I just had my first oil change and learned that the RCF doesn't use synthetic oil. I recently retired from 21 years of auto sales where I sold Honda, Acura, and Subaru. All newer models of those cars come with and recommend synthetic oil. Interesting also to note that the lower models of the RC do, in fact, use synthetic oil. As mentioned, my car experience had to do with sales...so I have a hard time trying to figure out why this would be. So.... technicians out there...enlighten me! Thanks
How are you? I just had a first free oil change service @5000 miles @Longo Lexus, in El Monte, California last week. I was told what was going to happen on my first service and my rep told me of the regular oil change with an added solution and no Synthetic Oil. I asked if I could upgrade it and pay for it. He spoke with his Manager and said the 1st and 2nd free services are done like this. He said I could pay for the Synthetic Oil Service on my 3rd visit. It seemed weird at first but what the heck, it's free and I will only use synthetic after my 2nd free service.
Besides that, I have NOT encountered any issues with the Rear Spoiler, Fuel Pump and Interior Noise that some members are and were having. Just the minor squeaky brakes here and there. I will definitely put on some ceramic brake pads once these are worn out. Please drive safe and be careful out there.
Oh, Happy Veteran's Day to the Military Guys/Gals on this forum. Thank you very much for your Service.
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Are you sure you get a free oil change at 10,000 miles? My understanding is the first 2 service intervals that are free are at 1,000 miles (no oil change involved) and 5,000 miles (oil change incl). After that, all maintenance is subject to customer's responsibility
Hi, BALbright...
How are you? I just had a first free oil change service @5000 miles @Longo Lexus, in El Monte, California last week. I was told what was going to happen on my first service and my rep told me of the regular oil change with an added solution and no Synthetic Oil. I asked if I could upgrade it and pay for it. He spoke with his Manager and said the 1st and 2nd free services are done like this. He said I could pay for the Synthetic Oil Service on my 3rd visit. It seemed weird at first but what the heck, it's free and I will only use synthetic after my 2nd free service.
Besides that, I have NOT encountered any issues with the Rear Spoiler, Fuel Pump and Interior Noise that some members are and were having. Just the minor squeaky brakes here and there. I will definitely put on some ceramic brake pads once these are worn out. Please drive safe and be careful out there.
Oh, Happy Veteran's Day to the Military Guys/Gals on this forum. Thank you very much for your Service.
Regards,
Akiho
How are you? I just had a first free oil change service @5000 miles @Longo Lexus, in El Monte, California last week. I was told what was going to happen on my first service and my rep told me of the regular oil change with an added solution and no Synthetic Oil. I asked if I could upgrade it and pay for it. He spoke with his Manager and said the 1st and 2nd free services are done like this. He said I could pay for the Synthetic Oil Service on my 3rd visit. It seemed weird at first but what the heck, it's free and I will only use synthetic after my 2nd free service.
Besides that, I have NOT encountered any issues with the Rear Spoiler, Fuel Pump and Interior Noise that some members are and were having. Just the minor squeaky brakes here and there. I will definitely put on some ceramic brake pads once these are worn out. Please drive safe and be careful out there.
Oh, Happy Veteran's Day to the Military Guys/Gals on this forum. Thank you very much for your Service.
Regards,
Akiho
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Basically. Nine and change if you drain it enough, but you need to buy 10 qts (or 2 5-gal jugs)
. As far as cost, even with the RC-Fs higher oil capacity, if you figure 3 dino changes with oil filters every 3K miles vs 2 with Mobil1 every 5K, it'd be a wash.
I always use Mobil1 synthetic in all my vehicles, and change it at 5K miles. I wouldn't go past 3K miles on dino oil. I use it over conventional (dino) for 3 powerful reasons: It breaks down much less (imperative in hot TX AND a high-performance engine), it has a much better additive package, and less wear at start-up. To me even one of those would be enough to justify the difference, but with all 3 is a no-brainer. And the cost difference is basically nothing, as stated above. But to each his own
. And no, nothing will happen to your engine if you use regular oil and change it every 3K miles, especially if you don't plan to keep it until the wheels fall off
. I'll leave the dino for about 2K miles, so seat the rings quicker now that it's there, but Mobil1 after that.
Finally, the only reason for using dino is COST. Cheap bastages. But yes, most high-perf cars have synthetic from the factory, and there's nothing different on the engine. Just cost savings for the factory. And a cash cow for dealers due to more frequent oil changes (think about it
). As for me, they can shove their free services where the light doesn't shine. Ha ha. I'm not going to take my car anywhere unless I absolutely have to. Have a good one folks.
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I always use Mobil1 synthetic in all my vehicles, and change it at 5K miles. I wouldn't go past 3K miles on dino oil. I use it over conventional (dino) for 3 powerful reasons: It breaks down much less (imperative in hot TX AND a high-performance engine), it has a much better additive package, and less wear at start-up. To me even one of those would be enough to justify the difference, but with all 3 is a no-brainer. And the cost difference is basically nothing, as stated above. But to each his own
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Finally, the only reason for using dino is COST. Cheap bastages. But yes, most high-perf cars have synthetic from the factory, and there's nothing different on the engine. Just cost savings for the factory. And a cash cow for dealers due to more frequent oil changes (think about it
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I'd say the difference of giving your car dino vs synthetic oil is like treating your wife/GF to a fast-food place vs a nice restaurant
. It's a matter of how much you like her
. But nothing bad is going to happen with the cheap stuff. That sums it up pretty well. By the way, if you care about your car, I'd analyze the dino oil after a 5K-mile run if I were you. Part of the additive package could be depleted by then. Plus in a hot summer, viscosity could be below acceptable by then as well. If the car is just an appliance to you (or leasing it, meaning the same thing), then never mind
. I like treating my vehicles well, and in this case, doesn't cost anything extra, so it's not even an issue for me. But once more, to each his own
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I'd say the difference of giving your car dino vs synthetic oil is like treating your wife/GF to a fast-food place vs a nice restaurant
. It's a matter of how much you like her
. But nothing bad is going to happen with the cheap stuff. That sums it up pretty well. By the way, if you care about your car, I'd analyze the dino oil after a 5K-mile run if I were you. Part of the additive package could be depleted by then. Plus in a hot summer, viscosity could be below acceptable by then as well. If the car is just an appliance to you (or leasing it, meaning the same thing), then never mind
. I like treating my vehicles well, and in this case, doesn't cost anything extra, so it's not even an issue for me. But once more, to each his own
.
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I asked the shop manager with a 2008 ISF with 100k miles on it that he tracks that he run dino oil and changes every 5k. Also have had family owned from a 1984 supra and 7 other Toyota's with over 250k on each and all 9 have ran w/o any issues dyno oil. Maybe I am lucky.
When is the last time anyone had a oil related problem with a Toyota anyway?
And about that steak dinner, I think I saved up enough for a free car over the years
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Here we go synthetic vs dino oil. Every car I've had ran on dino and went 300K+ miles and 180K on a rotary engine(which is notorious for leaking seals). Not bad in my book.
Look, if spending the extra coin makes you feel better then by all means do it. Synthetic oil is "cutting edge" look better, smells better and has a lot of marketing behind it. What I think is important is whatever you start out with finish with it. Don't go 200k on dino then switch to synthetic. That will REALLY clean those seals and open up gaps that weren't there before in the engine.
Look, if spending the extra coin makes you feel better then by all means do it. Synthetic oil is "cutting edge" look better, smells better and has a lot of marketing behind it. What I think is important is whatever you start out with finish with it. Don't go 200k on dino then switch to synthetic. That will REALLY clean those seals and open up gaps that weren't there before in the engine.
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I don't see any reasons as to why to not use synthetic oil. It will just last longer between oil change but I would follow the user's manual on what oil and when to change it. Actually I would do the recommended oil change half of it.
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you are correct:
http://www.lexus.com/pdf/service/RC-F-WSG.pdf
Complimentary First Scheduled Maintenance Service: 30 Days or 1,000 Miles
Lexus provides your first scheduled
maintenance service at no charge.
The service is performed at 30 days
or 1,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, and includes the items listed
in the chart on the next page. To
obtain this complimentary service,
contact your Lexus dealership.
Complimentary Second
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: Six Months or
5,000 Miles
Lexus also provides your second
scheduled maintenance service at no
charge. The service is performed at
six months or 5,000 miles, whichever
occurs first, and includes the items
listed in the chart on page 48. To
obtain this complimentary service,
contact your Lexus dealership.
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you are correct:
http://www.lexus.com/pdf/service/RC-F-WSG.pdf
Complimentary First
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: 30 Days or
1,000 Miles
Lexus provides your first scheduled
maintenance service at no charge.
The service is performed at 30 days
or 1,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, and includes the items listed
in the chart on the next page. To
obtain this complimentary service,
contact your Lexus dealership.
Complimentary Second
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: Six Months or
5,000 Miles
Lexus also provides your second
scheduled maintenance service at no
charge. The service is performed at
six months or 5,000 miles, whichever
occurs first, and includes the items
listed in the chart on page 48. To
obtain this complimentary service,
contact your Lexus dealership.
http://www.lexus.com/pdf/service/RC-F-WSG.pdf
Complimentary First
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: 30 Days or
1,000 Miles
Lexus provides your first scheduled
maintenance service at no charge.
The service is performed at 30 days
or 1,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, and includes the items listed
in the chart on the next page. To
obtain this complimentary service,
contact your Lexus dealership.
Complimentary Second
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: Six Months or
5,000 Miles
Lexus also provides your second
scheduled maintenance service at no
charge. The service is performed at
six months or 5,000 miles, whichever
occurs first, and includes the items
listed in the chart on page 48. To
obtain this complimentary service,
contact your Lexus dealership.
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Akiho