What oil to use in Southern California?
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I have been running Mobil 1 0W-30 for the last 2 oil changes. I get lousy gas milage (16 MPG).
When I first got the car from the dealership I was getting (20MPG) at 40k miles.
I don't know what kind of oil they used, but I would like to get that again now.
Should I be running Mobil 1 10W-30 for Southern California. The car only sees the snow twice a year for our Big Bear and Lake Tahoe trips.
When I first got the car from the dealership I was getting (20MPG) at 40k miles.
I don't know what kind of oil they used, but I would like to get that again now.
Should I be running Mobil 1 10W-30 for Southern California. The car only sees the snow twice a year for our Big Bear and Lake Tahoe trips.
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Originally posted by toy4two
I have been running Mobil 1 0W-30 for the last 2 oil changes. I get lousy gas milage (16 MPG).
When I first got the car from the dealership I was getting (20MPG) at 40k miles.
I don't know what kind of oil they used, but I would like to get that again now.
Should I be running Mobil 1 10W-30 for Southern California. The car only sees the snow twice a year for our Big Bear and Lake Tahoe trips.
I have been running Mobil 1 0W-30 for the last 2 oil changes. I get lousy gas milage (16 MPG).
When I first got the car from the dealership I was getting (20MPG) at 40k miles.
I don't know what kind of oil they used, but I would like to get that again now.
Should I be running Mobil 1 10W-30 for Southern California. The car only sees the snow twice a year for our Big Bear and Lake Tahoe trips.
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10w30 is perfect for SoCal climate. 5w is a little lighter weight...preferable if you live in the mountains where it's much cooler.
Most Lexus & Toyota dealers here in SoCal will use 10w30 for the 1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE powered vehicles. I use 10w30 on my previous 1MZ-FE powered vehicles (Avalon, Solara) and 04 RX330.
Most Lexus & Toyota dealers here in SoCal will use 10w30 for the 1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE powered vehicles. I use 10w30 on my previous 1MZ-FE powered vehicles (Avalon, Solara) and 04 RX330.
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