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Alex on Autos had a recent critique of the JD Power survey

you might want to click on the first link from FCPEuro..

Plastic engine components are for cost and weight saving . https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/how-we-destroyed-our-2017-mk7-golf-gti-oil-pan-and-how-it-can-happen-to-you

Is that how HPL advertises its lubricants? Has it been validated with engine teardown comparison with other off the shelf synthetic oil?

do you have personal ownership experience with GR Yaris or GR Corolla or is this based on watching Youtube videos? What I have stated is my ownership experience of both EA888 and G16E-GTS vehicles

Yes.. the plastic intake manifold in my Audi had marking meant for port injectors. VW/Audi just decided not to install those for US market vehicles. Intake valve deposit is still an issue with VW/Audi DI-only engines

My currently daily is a GR Corolla with the engine you just described and previously owned an Audi with the EA888 inline 4/IS38 turbo engine which is the same as Golf R. For daily driven performance engine reliability, the main concern isn't 3 cylinder aluminum block with liners vs 4 cylinder...

Yes.. Toyota is late to the turbo game because 1) it is a conservative manufacturer and 2) its prior NA powerplants were "fuel efficient" compared to other engines of their generation. BTW, these Toyota turbo engines are dual injection. European and other makes are still "struggling" with...

Perhaps it is just me. I don't follow the logic behind extended OCI on a street driven car with boutique oils which cost 2-3x of Mobil 1/Castrol Edge/PUP/etc.? For people who like to stay clean, would you rather shower daily with Irish Spring or once a week with handcrafted soap?

Got a Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max earlier this year to replace an older Sienna. No complaints. Avg 25 MPG and its TA24A hybrid engine has enough output to move the 5100lb 3 row SUV.

You wife is referred to what was formerly sold as RAV4 Prime (now called RAV4 PHEV). Comparing my Toyotas assembled at Motomachi, Japan vs. TMMI (in Indiana), yes the Japanese assembled ones have better fit and finish.

.. feel like changing engine oil every 4-5K now that all my vehicles are turbocharged

Had a 4.6 L V8 in Lexus GX460. But now, all of my cars are forced induction and 2.0 L or less displacement.

Once my standard warranty is over, I plan to switch from 0W-20 to 0W-30 or 5W-30 since I live in warm area that doesn't snow. But OP has extended warranty from Lexus, so deviating from 0W-20 spec'ed for US Market may cause issue down the line if there is engine-related warranty repair.

In my GH Hybrid Max, I did a break-in oil change at around 900 miles with PUP 0W-20 and N1 filter. 15qt of PUP (3x 5 qt jugs) was $72 from Amazon.