I've been using Costco Kirkland 0W-20 Full Synthetic and Fram Ultra at 5K OCI on my 2016 Lexus ES-350 with 70K mi. Planning to keep this car a long time but want to stretch out oil changes to 10K to save on time (money savings is a bonus). Haven't done any UOA on this car so hoping for some guidance on oil choices.
Suitable10,000 OCI choice for 2016 Lexus ES-350 (V6)
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Well you already have a 20K Filter and the oil is likely the same as the Supertech 10K Synthetic so reality is what you are using would likely work but I'm assuming you are wanting a different option for oil (Can't do much better for the filter) just to avoid feeling like you are borderline.
Since that car holds 6.4 qt the 5 qt jugs and 6 qt boxes are a bit inconvenient. Mobil 1 is $53 for a 12 qt case at Walmart and would be perfectly adequate for 10,000 mi.
Since that car holds 6.4 qt the 5 qt jugs and 6 qt boxes are a bit inconvenient. Mobil 1 is $53 for a 12 qt case at Walmart and would be perfectly adequate for 10,000 mi.
How long, or more important, how many miles will you keep it? I don't imagine any engine on 10K oil changes will be free of sludge at 200K or last to 300K.
Provide information about the vehicle operating conditions. Frequency of idling in stop and go traffic? Short trips? High speed driving? City vs freeway miles? Less than 10K miles per year?
I've seen plenty even at 10,0000 mi - 15,000 mi oci. It just requires the proper oil for the application. 7,500 mi changes on old school conventional tends to look a little cruddy at 300,000 mi.
Depends on service and your sumo capacity, (does it take 6 qts)but nothing is wrong with your current oil. I run it out to 10k in my Tacoma (5w30 Kirkland) but I usually accumulate 10 k in 5-6 month With no towing. I will deduct to 5k or 7500k i tow a lot or do a lot of off pavement.
100,000 miles. OCI at 7k miles or 10k mile OCI. Difference in minimal in terms of time spent over 6.6 years and money ($100, maybe $120, or $18 per year). Do what you want, but if you go with 10k mile OCI I'd change the filter at 5k miles.
5,000 mi change is a waste with an Ultra. They are perfectly fine when cut open after 20K on a Honda.
You got consider the fact that your vehicle has a 10,000 mile OCI. So a 0w20 that meets all the specs should be up to that. If your looking extra margin, then at least do a full synthetic. Even more, get an extended performance oil that does 15k to 20k mile OCI.
Guaranteed for what? Sure the engine won't blow up at 20K so what are they guaranteeing? Sounds more like a marketing gimmick.
Personally, I would use the filter for 2 or even 3 services.
I use a MityVac every 5K miles. Cheap insurance.
Your Lexus will last a long time.
I use a MityVac every 5K miles. Cheap insurance.
Your Lexus will last a long time.
I totally agree. 5k filter change on a great filter is a total waste of money and resources.
I think the manual says 7500 mi.
I'm only doing 12-15K per year so changing the oil and filter roughly 1x year would be ideal for me (I have 3 cars). Live in Northern FL, so not very cold and the heat is not as rough as southern FL. Combination of 70%/30% City/Highway. Sounds like the consensus is Kirkland is safe for 10K but Mobil EP 20K would easily fit the bill for 10K OCI.
Then you go on with your 20k mile filter bad seff. I'm sure the warranty department of many new cars that call for 7500 oil and filter changes have a different opinion.
