I'm guessing you're right. It seems as though Lexus designed this engine a little more complex than necessary. Please keep us up to date; I'd be interested in knowing the final outcome.
Oil recommendation to prolong the inevitable
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I'm guessing you're right. It seems as though Lexus designed this engine a little more complex than necessary. Please keep us up to date; I'd be interested in knowing the final outcome.
Seems like 3.5L engines from the Japanese are cursed. The Honda with fuel dilution and the Toyota/Lexus with its VVTi problems.
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Merkava, IMO, all manufacturers have been making engines way more complex than necessary for years.
something to be said for big ugly heavy American cast iron V8s
never knew a Ford or Chev BB to be temperamental about the oil in it's big belly
I would consider M1 0W40 wich is available every where their is an AutoZOne in Michihgan. First it is going to flow fater then most oils so pressure will build quickly.Second is a 0W so cold performance is not an issue in Michigan. Third it has a very nice additive package and the EP/AW additives seem to work together very well. We have seen some test results on a multitude of oil's and M1 0W40 did exceptanialy well in so called "plateing up".
My 2003 Camry and my Mother's 2002 Tundra both have that type of VVT-i system. Both vwechiles have run everything from 0W30-15W40 and had no issues.I like 5W40 over 0W40 but a lot of people get scared by 5W40 so try the 0W40 first and see what you think! If you like that then you might consider useing a 5W40 in the future or stay with the 0W40. A nother positive thing for those under warranty is that M1's 0W40 shear's a little so after about 1000 miles or so it will look like a 30Wt. ever anyone tested it and if the oil was tested prior to 1000 miles of use it would barely be in the 40Wt. area and would look like a 30Wt. that had just started to thicken in use. So it is a stealth 0W40!
I even use the 0W40 in my Garden Tractor since I need it to plow my drive way all winter long. The 0W40 let's me start it under it's own power with no need for a boost.
P.S. I live in Mid-Michigan.
My 2003 Camry and my Mother's 2002 Tundra both have that type of VVT-i system. Both vwechiles have run everything from 0W30-15W40 and had no issues.I like 5W40 over 0W40 but a lot of people get scared by 5W40 so try the 0W40 first and see what you think! If you like that then you might consider useing a 5W40 in the future or stay with the 0W40. A nother positive thing for those under warranty is that M1's 0W40 shear's a little so after about 1000 miles or so it will look like a 30Wt. ever anyone tested it and if the oil was tested prior to 1000 miles of use it would barely be in the 40Wt. area and would look like a 30Wt. that had just started to thicken in use. So it is a stealth 0W40!
I even use the 0W40 in my Garden Tractor since I need it to plow my drive way all winter long. The 0W40 let's me start it under it's own power with no need for a boost.
P.S. I live in Mid-Michigan.
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That's not the one you're referring to is it?
That's not the one you're referring to is it?
I am confused, why would anyone be scared of a 5W-40 but not a 0W-40?
I fail to see how oil will fix a mechanical problem.
Better throw in some Valvoline SAE 30 to be sure. Wait, SAE 40 will leave a thicker oil film. Yup, better make it SAE 50 for superior cold start film thickness protection.
Seriously, if there is a mechanical issue with a pin in the VVTI actuator, oil isn't gonna fix it.
Better throw in some Valvoline SAE 30 to be sure. Wait, SAE 40 will leave a thicker oil film. Yup, better make it SAE 50 for superior cold start film thickness protection.
Seriously, if there is a mechanical issue with a pin in the VVTI actuator, oil isn't gonna fix it.
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