The real test would be to have some postings of oil analysis at certain mileages. (Noting which engine and whether it is a hybrid, of course)

I'll be off-line over the weekend, but perhaps someone on BobIsTheOilGuy.com has already tested some RXs...

 

I see on this link that someone has used HPL oil (what is that?) for 30,000 (and counting) on his Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid. I wouldn't do that on my RX, but I'd love to extend the oil changes from the required "every 6000 miles" on my 2021 Subaru Crosstrek.

 

My Lexus dealership called last week and asked to book a service appointment so I did that. Today I had my service done and I was under the impression that they will do an oil change since its recommended by many automakers to do first oil change after 1000 miles to have the debry and metal shavings removed. However, there was no oil change done. I see a list of jobs they have performed and mostly nonsense (i.e tire rotation and seat adjustments).

My question is, did Lexus change your oil after your first 1600KM (or 1000 miles) ? Or that doesnt apply for newer Lexus until first actual service which 5000 km or 6 months ?

 

Details are here: https://www.lexus.com/maintenance The free service at 5k miles is an inspection only. The free service at 10k includes oil change.

 

Sounds like 5k service is another waste of time. And if there is a metal debri in the engine, there would be significant damage done by 10k when they do decide to change the oil

 

The first free service at 5,000 mi is basically a tire rotation and several inspection items. 10,000 mile service is a tire rotation and an oil change and again some inspection items. My local Lexus service manager did not recommend an oil change at 5,000 mi however I did it.

 

I did an oil change at 2K miles, out of pocket, just to be covered on this. It was $139 at the dealer, which wasn't too bad.

 

Oil change is scheduled for 16,000 km in Canada. The free services are just check over things and customization.

If you want the oil changed you have pay extra at either 1600 or 8000km

 

Update on this concern:
I called the dealership and challenged them why they didnt change oil. They sent me paperwork indicating oil was changed and other fluids were flushed/topped up same day I picked up the car. Keep in mind I didnt get a 0 meter car. It was driven 64 km (as per the odometer). So instead of 1000km stage oil change, I got it on 64km. 1000km would have been nice but 64km oil change is also acceptable for me.
As one person in this thread stated that I can always pay from pocket and get another oil change done at 5000 miles, I will most definitely do that as I plan to keep this car for at least another 10 years.

 

This is just my take on this this so please take it as such.

If your dealership changed the engine oil at only 64 kms/40 miles just before you took delivery of the car I am surprised. Not only surprised, but to me this seems like WAY too early, well before the engine was "officially" broken in which is 1,000 miles per the US owners manual. This mileage is nothing, really, so to me the oil change was useless. I am not aware of any manufacturer that recommends an oil change at or around 1,600 kms/1,000 miles. All that I have seen over the last 15+ years have recommended oil changes from 8,000 to 10,000 miles (using synthetic oil) regardless if it is the first or twentieth oil change. I did change mine at 1,000 miles because I feel that it is beneficial to the longevity of the engine which is important to me; I plan on keeping this car for 18-20 years if not more. My next change will be at 5,000 miles, and then the only dealer provided oil change at 10,000 miles. I will change the engine oil at no more than 5,000 mile intervals moving forward.

Also, what fluids were "flushed"? At 64 kms/40 miles??? Topped up sure (they checked the fluid level) but flushed? Something just doesn't add up here...... Again, just MHO.

 

It shows top up/flush in the service receipt i got. May be they didnt flush any fluid but I believe this is how the report was generated in their system.
Out of curiosity, why did you change your oil at 1000 if youre not aware of any automaker making such recommendations ? My source for this recommendation is AMD, the owner of Car Care Nut youtube channel.

 

Some cars say the first batch engine oil filled at factory is special for break-in. Dump it out early harms engine. Does Toyota do it?

 

The oil stories just keep coming. . . . . .

 

Just found there is a forum dedicated to motor oil .. https://bobistheoilguy.com/

 

Just like AT40 - the hits just keep on coming.