Last Oil Change in 2018, 14.3k miles ago - used AmSoil Signature Oil and Filter. Am I in trouble?

[Up321]

I bought a 2002 Lexus ES300 a month ago and just realized the last oil change was in 2018, 14.3k miles ago and AmSoil Signature and AmSoil filter was used. Attached is a photo of the engine oil dipstick. Am I in trouble?

 

[Hall]

According to Amsoil's marketing claims, nope. You could go another 5-10k miles according to them.

 

[Up321]

But does the age concern you? AmSoil says 1 year. And I'm guessing the filter is only good until 15k.

 

[Zee09]

No but just change it now..

 

[Ignatius]

According to Amsoil's marketing claims, nope. You could go another 5-10k miles according to them.

Those mileage estimates that Amsoil gives out should be considered as a maximum under the best possible operating conditions. I would say that if someone has any concerns that 15,000 miles tops would be a good maximum interval.

 

[simple_gifts]

According to Amsoil's marketing claims, nope. You could go another 5-10k miles according to them.

Except they don't claim that. As Pablo once pointed out "people don't read"

• Normal Service – Up to 25,000 miles (40,200 km), 700 hours of operation or one year, whichever comes first, in personal vehicles not operating under severe service.
• Severe Service – Up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km), 700 hours of operation or one year, whichever comes first. Severe service conditions include commercial or fleet vehicles; excessive idling; or frequent towing, hauling, plowing or driving in dusty conditions

To the OP; I would not be worried in the least. If you need an oil in there for 2 years 14k+ miles more than a few are up to the task. The one in there is one of them.

 

[SR5]

Change it now.

You should be fine, it's more about miles driven and fuel burnt, than age. Plus you had a great oil.

But, change it now.

 

[Pablo]

At this point change your oil and move on with no worries. Maybe change again at 3k as a cleanliness thing. But that's it. Nothing harmed.

 

[teh60]

I bought a 2002 Lexus ES300 a month ago and just realized the last oil change was in 2018, 14.3k miles ago and AmSoil Signature and AmSoil filter was used. Attached is a photo of the engine oil dipstick. Am I in trouble? View attachment 94826

Change it now with Amsoil and follow the manufacturers recommendations for maintenance intervals.

 

[Up321]

Thank you all. I ordered the AmSoil Flush and AmSoil Signature Oil again but it won't get here until next week. Should I buy a lesser filter like Fram Ultra and Valvoline Max Life oil, and change my oil tomorrow until the good stuff comes in?

 

[buster]

Not at all. Be glad it was Amsoil in there and not something else.

 

[UncleDave]

Still gold and I can still see the bottom hole through the oil.

Its probably good for more - I'd change it but wouldn't worry about a thing.

I wouldn't bother with the flush.

 

[Pablo]

Thank you all. I ordered the AmSoil Flush and AmSoil Signature Oil again but it won't get here until next week. Should I buy a lesser filter like Fram Ultra and Valvoline Max Life oil, and change my oil tomorrow until the good stuff comes in?

That's not a bad idea. You should be starting with decently flushed engine. Required to do this? No.

 

[Up321]

Not at all. Be glad it was Amsoil in there and not something else. That's why I always want a top tier oil in my car just in case I can't get to it.

Thanks. Thoughts on whether I should change it with something lesser until the AmSoil gets in next week?

 

[buster]

Thanks. Thoughts on whether I should change it with something lesser until the AmSoil gets in next week?

I would just wait it out at this point. Amsoil has high detergency and from what I've read a pretty significant V base oil. Keeps engines very clean and can probably clean a bit as well.

 

[UncleDave]

Thanks. Thoughts on whether I should change it with something lesser until the AmSoil gets in next week?

Let it ride.

 

[Up321]

Thank you!!

 

[3rdDeclension]

I'd just wait for your Amsoil order to arrive. What is a few more days added to 3 years?

 

[simple_gifts]

Curious how you bought a car a month ago, but know the oil was changed 2 years ago with Amsoil? Purchased from relative you maintained it for?

 

[Hall]

Thanks. Thoughts on whether I should change it with something lesser until the AmSoil gets in next week?

This can't be a serious thread