In sunny South Florida, I'm looking for an oil for my 2015 Lexus GS 350 with 26K miles on the odometer. I do plan on performing UOAs and will post results here for feedback.
Oil capacity is 6.6 qts (with filter), ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil, Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
I'm a fairly aggressive driver, I pass most folks on the road, but occasionally the ricers do a fly-by (I do not follow)
My daily commute involves a 17 mile, 30 minute trip to work each day (one way), and in West Palm Beach, traffic is pretty scarce so most driving is "suburb-ian" not really highway nor city.
And finally, no mechanical issues, other than that silver-grey ferrous residue I found on the dipstick last night. I'm hoping for UOAs to shed a little light.
Back in '05, '06 and '07,
I found myself unimpressed with Mobil 1 (it's a solid performer but IMO, too hyped and expensive),
and really liking the way Pennzoil Platinum performed in my G35 and Sequioa.
I ended up using Valvoline MaxLife SynthBlend for a combination of value and protection (peace of mind). Toyota recommends 5W-30 but I've always used 10W-30. Currently have about 325K miles on the Sequioa with 3K miles on the current fill of the Valvoline Synth Blend, and I will certainly run a UOA for kicks and giggles (I typically use a 6K OCI).
So given my vehicle, driving style, climate, and my preferences... what do you guys think? What would you recommend? I'd like to hear different opinions and beliefs before I make my own leap of faith. Personally, I'm leaning towards 5W-20, and running a first fill of Pennz Gold with a UOA at about 7K and then maybe switching to Plat, depending on the results.
Oil capacity is 6.6 qts (with filter), ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil, Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
I'm a fairly aggressive driver, I pass most folks on the road, but occasionally the ricers do a fly-by (I do not follow)
My daily commute involves a 17 mile, 30 minute trip to work each day (one way), and in West Palm Beach, traffic is pretty scarce so most driving is "suburb-ian" not really highway nor city.
And finally, no mechanical issues, other than that silver-grey ferrous residue I found on the dipstick last night. I'm hoping for UOAs to shed a little light.
Back in '05, '06 and '07,
I found myself unimpressed with Mobil 1 (it's a solid performer but IMO, too hyped and expensive),
and really liking the way Pennzoil Platinum performed in my G35 and Sequioa.
I ended up using Valvoline MaxLife SynthBlend for a combination of value and protection (peace of mind). Toyota recommends 5W-30 but I've always used 10W-30. Currently have about 325K miles on the Sequioa with 3K miles on the current fill of the Valvoline Synth Blend, and I will certainly run a UOA for kicks and giggles (I typically use a 6K OCI).
So given my vehicle, driving style, climate, and my preferences... what do you guys think? What would you recommend? I'd like to hear different opinions and beliefs before I make my own leap of faith. Personally, I'm leaning towards 5W-20, and running a first fill of Pennz Gold with a UOA at about 7K and then maybe switching to Plat, depending on the results.
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