2006 Lexus GS300 Euro oil spec

[Devopsbarbarian]

Hey guys! I'm looking to replace the oil in my 2006 Lexus GS300 (3GR-FSE). I know the recommendation is 5W30 ILSAC-GF5, however I live in Europe and these are less popular here.

So far I've been running the GM/Opel OEM 5W30 Dexos1Gen2 which meets the spec, theoretically. I've been thinking if I can match some Euro spec and run some 0W30 as I mainly drive this car in the winter?

Also, is a higher HTHS spec like ACEA C3 suitable? The Dexos has quite low HTHS from what I know, not sure if it's the best choice.

 

[fantastic]

Also, is a higher HTHS spec like ACEA C3 suitable? The Dexos has quite low HTHS from what I know, not sure if it's the best choice.

I'd go straight to a C3 if the others are harder to find.

 

[kschachn]

What does your European owner's manual give as a recommendation?

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Hey guys! I'm looking to replace the oil in my 2006 Lexus GS300 (3GR-FSE). I know the recommendation is 5W30 ILSAC-GF5, however I live in Europe and these are less popular here.

So far I've been running the GM/Opel OEM 5W30 Dexos1Gen2 which meets the spec, theoretically. I've been thinking if I can match some Euro spec and run some 0W30 as I mainly drive this car in the winter?

Also, is a higher HTHS spec like ACEA C3 suitable? The Dexos has quite low HTHS from what I know, not sure if it's the best choice.

Any A3/B4 or C3 you want.

 

[CleanSump]

Can you get Shell Helix Dexos there? Otherwise, C3 is ubiquitous.

 

[Japanese]

Also, is a higher HTHS spec like ACEA C3 suitable?

Any A3/B4 or C3 you want.

Yes, both ACEA C3 and ACEA A3/B4 will be fine for you. Either in 0W-30 or 0W-40 grade. Mobil and Castrol have great oils in those two grades. You can run them for 10K - 12K km with no worries.

 

[kschachn]

I wonder if barbarian will return.

 

[Devopsbarbarian]

What does your European owner's manual give as a recommendation?

"10W30 or 5W30, API SM Energy Conserving or ILSAC"

Thanks for input guys. Do you think going with a lower SAPS oil can reduce chances of valve deposits (it's a GDI), or should I not bother?

 

[kschachn]

"10W30 or 5W30, API SM Energy Conserving or ILSAC"

Thanks for input guys. Do you think going with a lower SAPS oil can reduce chances of valve deposits (it's a GDI), or should I not bother?

There is no reason not to try.

 

[Jerrysends]

I run Shell Helix (Quaker state euro 5w40) in my 07 Sienna with good results.

 

[scrllock]

"10W30 or 5W30, API SM Energy Conserving or ILSAC"

Thanks for input guys. Do you think going with a lower SAPS oil can reduce chances of valve deposits (it's a GDI), or should I not bother?

3GR-FSE is DI only, if it's subject to carbon buildup maybe look into a VW 504 oil with IVD limits built into the spec.