Recent content by chriscosta416

Hi all, Hoping you folks can help shed some light on this weird anomaly I am encountering. I own a 2011 LX570 with 173k miles. I am currently running 0w-20 TGMO oil and have about 3500 miles on the oil. Recently I did a 600 mile road trip and about 200 miles in, I stop to get gas and I...

Thanks for your help everyone, sounds like I was asking for an advice on something that is not an issue. Regarding maintenance history, Lexus service records show oil changed every 5-7k miles since first owner. I am the 2nd.

You are correct, I have no solid data other than losing half a qt at 3,500 miles. Is it safe to assume a heavier oil would not evap/burn off?

So a 30 grade would have better HT HS properties right>?

I roadtrip often to the Sierras and colder climates (nothing THAT cold right now) but during the winter I would see temps in the low 20s

For my use would a 5w-30 or a 0w-30 be better?

Keeping the viscosity at the OEM rec for cold starting to ensure fluid makes it way quick enough to lubricate components and bumping the 20-30 to ensure things stay lubricated and cool at higher temps and RPM At least thats how I understand it

Actually now I am thinking to do 0W-30 hahah

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/update-5w-30-heavier-recommended-rotw.1215433/

I have been reading up on using the 5w-30 weight on ih8mud, Overseas Toyota calls for 5w30 and a wide range of weights for the 5.7. In the states it calls for 0w-20 and people are assuming its for CAFE standards. My truck is often loaded up with gear and either bashing through dunes or climbing...

What is the euro formula?

Isnt that way to heavy>?

What about Idemitsu or Mobil1 length of oils?

I am probably way overthinking this. I have a 2011 Lexus LX570 (3UR-FE) (173kmiles) and am currently running TGMO in 0w-20. Recently I did a long road trip and hit the dunes and noticed when I got back I was half a quart low. (Last oil change was 3500k miles ago) No oil leaks. So I believe my...