skoh

This topic came up in another thread. But, anyone else notice this in the new 2010 RX-350 owner's manual & oil cap?

Toyota & Lexus seem to be moving toward 0W-20 synthetic oil in all the new models.

The oil change is not cheap!

Lexmex

What kind of price for an oil change are we talking about?

xfirechief

Many auto makers have switched their luxury vehicles to synthetics already so Lexus is over due. I have used synthetics for over 25 years & would never go back.

The G Man

A synthetic oil change by the Lexus dealer is $85 where I am.

xfirechief

Many lube joints are far less. DIY even cheaper.
Also, will your dealer let u bring in your own synthetic oil??

The G Man

Dealers will always be dealer, if I bring in my own oil, they charge me more for labor I would never bring my Lexus to a Juffy Lube.

skoh

Yes. Most dealerships will let you bring in your own oil and charge a nominal fee for the oil filter, labor, etc.

If you are a Do-It-Yourselfer, I would encourage you to use an API approved ILSAC 0W-20 as specified by the owner's manual so that there are no warranty issues.

Here is a list of API approved 0W-20.
http://eolcs.api.org/FindBrandByVisc...iscosity=0W-20