Hello BITOG world!
I'm a LONG time lurker and finally decided to join in. My question/observation today stems from a routine oil change on my 2012 LS460 with the 1UR-FSE engine. This vehicle is 40 miles from 100,000 and has never been seen for anything out of the ordinary. Every mile has been silky smooth and in my opinion, it's one of the smoothest riding cars I've ever driven.
For as long as I have owned the car (82,000 miles), Valvoline 0w-20 was used at Lexus dealerships in Charlotte. On my last cross country road trip I stopped in OKC and had a routine oil change completed. Before I left I confirmed myself that the oil level was normal and that everything in the engine bay looked secure (before driving 500 miles that day). As SOON as I merged onto I-40 West I felt like I had a cold air intake. Throaty throttle and increased accelerator pedal vibration (usually the engine is isolated from the car, you feel nothing but an electric like pull through the gears).
Anyone have thoughts on this? I feel like it's a sure thing I'll be back with Valvoline next time.
Thanks, Alex.
I'm a LONG time lurker and finally decided to join in. My question/observation today stems from a routine oil change on my 2012 LS460 with the 1UR-FSE engine. This vehicle is 40 miles from 100,000 and has never been seen for anything out of the ordinary. Every mile has been silky smooth and in my opinion, it's one of the smoothest riding cars I've ever driven.
For as long as I have owned the car (82,000 miles), Valvoline 0w-20 was used at Lexus dealerships in Charlotte. On my last cross country road trip I stopped in OKC and had a routine oil change completed. Before I left I confirmed myself that the oil level was normal and that everything in the engine bay looked secure (before driving 500 miles that day). As SOON as I merged onto I-40 West I felt like I had a cold air intake. Throaty throttle and increased accelerator pedal vibration (usually the engine is isolated from the car, you feel nothing but an electric like pull through the gears).
Anyone have thoughts on this? I feel like it's a sure thing I'll be back with Valvoline next time.
Thanks, Alex.