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Wowzers. I paid $120aud a gallon for 0w20 when the war started.

The older the better ;)

Hi Pablo, Both a 2000 LS430 and a 2005 RX330. Thanks for confirming!

Thanks! So strange my brain seemingly always thought there was a t!

Hi all, After replacing my power steering reservoirs on my RX330 and LS430, I have come to realise I am using Amsoil PSF which is not rated for these vehicles (they take Dexron III). I have been using amsoil PSF for 4 years in both vehicles with no apparent negative effects. Keen on the...

After seeing this during a rod bearing change I now insist on changing every 6 months unless there is sub 300 miles on the oil. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/what-is-this-strange-black-fluid-inside-my-engine.405336/ A poster suggested it could be lead sulfide from fuel dilution...

Was this the old SN formula of the FS though? I don't think the new SP version (called Mobil 1 "Triple Action Power +" in Oz) has the same cleaning ability

We have the 5w30 and 10w40 available in Australia - I have used the 10w40 mostly (it is a popular weight here!)

Former EJ owner here - Penrite Racing 10w40 or Penrite ten tenths 0w40 depending on your use case.

I didn't expect this thread to turn into such a debate! By way of further background - I've used Valvoline Restore and Protect on all of my vehicles for one purpose only - Cleaning piston ring deposts. Unfortunately, I never pulled the valve cover when I acquired the RX330 so I have no pre...

In my ownership (30k miles) I would change the oil every 2000-3000 miles. A little excessive, but cleaning the unknown was the objective and plan on extending these intervals out. Currently running my second last bottle of Mobil 1 0w40 SN and intend to leave this in for 4000-5000 miles

Hi all - Picture attached of my RX330 front valve cover. I was surprised to see this varnish. Previous owner had a history of taking it to the dealer every 6 months. I have been changing oil every 4-5months which has included 4 oil changes with Valvoline Restore and Protect. Thinking of running...

Interesting UOA - Would I be doing more harm than good if I added Ceratec or Archoil 9100 to boost boron/moly (or Boron/Potassium in the case of Archoil)? I'm guessing these additives could compete with the Calcium.

I wish it was; and it certainly does - My photography isn't the best under there whilst covered in oil!

Here it is - The photo isn't as nice as I'd hoped but if you look closely, just above the feed hole, you can see the result. (If you have any objections I will polish it again!)