I *know* this has been discussed 500 million billion trillion times. I did a search but didn't come up with any specifics. Here goes:
My IS has approx. 3,400 miles on it. My 5,000 mile service appointment will probably be scheduled for the end of next month... possibly the beginning of June. Or I may end up changing the oil sooner altogether. I'd like to know the real deal about synthetic oil.
1. I don't race my IS300. I probably won't *ever* race my IS300. I don't go to the drag strip or raceway. And I ignore the losers in their little Hondas with the fake altezza tail lights. I do mostly highway driving in it. Is my car going to benefit from the use of synthetic oil? If so...
2. Where can I buy it online? How much does it cost and how much do I need?
3. What weight of oil has everyone pretty much decided to go with? I live in Minnesota. And by the time I change my oil, we'll be at/near the beginning of summer. For those in the midwest, or other climates with four seasons, what do you use in the summer? And then, do you change the weight of your oil again in the winter? If so, again, what do you use?
4. If synthetic oil isn't going to benefit my IS in the least bit and those that decided to *not* go with synethetic... what kind of oil have you decided to use in your IS? Brand/type/weight?
As always, thanks for your help...
Scott.
My IS has approx. 3,400 miles on it. My 5,000 mile service appointment will probably be scheduled for the end of next month... possibly the beginning of June. Or I may end up changing the oil sooner altogether. I'd like to know the real deal about synthetic oil.
1. I don't race my IS300. I probably won't *ever* race my IS300. I don't go to the drag strip or raceway. And I ignore the losers in their little Hondas with the fake altezza tail lights. I do mostly highway driving in it. Is my car going to benefit from the use of synthetic oil? If so...
2. Where can I buy it online? How much does it cost and how much do I need?
3. What weight of oil has everyone pretty much decided to go with? I live in Minnesota. And by the time I change my oil, we'll be at/near the beginning of summer. For those in the midwest, or other climates with four seasons, what do you use in the summer? And then, do you change the weight of your oil again in the winter? If so, again, what do you use?
4. If synthetic oil isn't going to benefit my IS in the least bit and those that decided to *not* go with synethetic... what kind of oil have you decided to use in your IS? Brand/type/weight?
As always, thanks for your help...
Scott.