Oil recommendation for 08 Lexus RX350

[NASTI]

Hi guys.

I'm looking for an oil recommendation for my 08' Lexus Rx350. I've been using M1 or PP, both in 5w30. When I went to Walmart this past weekend, I only found PP euro L in 5w30. Is this safe to use for this car or should I stick with regular PP? I am also able to get my hands on Eneos and AcDelco full synthetic by CP at a wholesale price. The oil will be used for 5k oci's. Which oil would you use and why? M1 vs PP vs ENEOS vs AcDelco synthetic 5w30

 

[barkingspider]

Whichever oil is less expensive. All will be plenty good for 5K mile OCIs

 

[skyactiv]

SuperTech dino 5w30 would let you put 300K on your Lexus at 5K intervals.
Euro L is a low saps oil. If your gas has a high sulfur content in it, it could deplete the TBN at a faster rate using such an oil.
The EPA supposedly required refineries to lower gasoline sulfur content beginning 1/1/17.
I'd stick to 5W30 Mobil1. I've never liked Mobil1 for unknown mental reasons in my head, but it will work for you.

 

[CT8]

Castrol Magnetec.

 

[NASTI]

Originally Posted By: skyactiv
SuperTech dino 5w30 would let you put 300K on your Lexus at 5K intervals.
Euro L is a low saps oil. If your gas has a high sulfur content in it, it could deplete the TBN at a faster rate using such an oil.
The EPA supposedly required refineries to lower gasoline sulfur content beginning 1/1/17.
I'd stick to 5W30 Mobil1. I've never liked Mobil1 for unknown mental reasons in my head, but it will work for you.


The low SAPS was the main thing I was worried about. I can get 7 quarts of ENEOS for $34 but I can also get Mobil 1 at Wally World for $25.47 all day and use the $12 rebate per 5qt jug. Do you think Mobil 1 will sheer into a 20 weight though?

 

[sir1900]

Newer versions of the 2GR-FE engine spec 20wt oil. Whether you use 5W30 or xW-20, your Lexus will still get you to 300k miles with ease.

 

[skyactiv]

I doubt Mobil1 will shear to a 20W in 5k miles in your engine. . Mobil1 5W30 is a little thicker than many other API SN 5W30's at 100C and 40C. It's thicker than ENEOS at the same viscosities. I'd use it with confidence.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

All of the above will work for 5k. You could probably even use dino for 5k.

 

[vronline]

Use 0w- or 5w-30 Mobil 1 and call it a day.

 

[Dyusik]

The dealer here uses bulk dino mobil for 5k OCIs, M1 0w20 for 10k's, AFE I imagine. I use PP 10w30 for it's NOACK value for the D4 injected IS, but your D2 has port injectors, so no big worry about carbon on the valves.
For a 5k oci, I'm with skyactive, use whatever.

 

[NASTI]

Thank you for the replies everyone. Looks like I will stick with regular Mobil 1 5w30.

 

[bigt61]

Originally Posted By: skyactiv
SuperTech dino 5w30 would let you put 300K on your Lexus at 5K intervals.
Euro L is a low saps oil. If your gas has a high sulfur content in it, it could deplete the TBN at a faster rate using such an oil.
The EPA supposedly required refineries to lower gasoline sulfur content beginning 1/1/17.
I'd stick to 5W30 Mobil1. I've never liked Mobil1 for unknown mental reasons in my head, but it will work for you.


Exactly. That's what I use in a 2007 Lexus ES350 - same engine - 6.5 quart sump. No issues - save your money or just extend your OCI w the M1 - 10k should be easy - just keep it topped off.