Lexus Oil Type

Your Lexus is a precision-engineered luxury vehicle. You want it to take you from Point A to Point B in style while maintaining your engine in top condition. 

You might be wondering, What type of oil does my car take? This all depends on the type of Lexus model you have and how old it is. However, you can be assured of one thing: the service team at Temecula Valley Lexus will keep your new Lexus in great shape for as long as you own your vehicle!

Find out everything you need to know about the Lexus oil type from our dealership near Lake Elsinore.

What Is the Lexus Oil Type?

Car oil types vary from automaker to automaker. Since Lexus is the luxury brand of Toyota, new Lexus models need full synthetic Toyota genuine oil. You can put conventional oil in your engine, but we do not recommend it.

• Most new Lexus models require Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20, which is a full synthetic motor oil. This is the one for the Lexus RX 350 oil type and the Lexus ES 350 oil type.
• Older models may require the conventional Toyota Genuine Motor Oil 5W-30.

How Often Do I Need To Change Oil in a Lexus?

This depends on the answer to, “What type of oil does my car take?” We recommend that Fallbrook drivers get a Lexus oil change every 10,000 miles for new models. For conventional oil vehicles, every 5,000 miles is recommended. Older vehicles may require more frequent oil changes. 

Car Oil Types: Differences Between Synthetic vs. Conventional 

The best Lexus oil type for your car or SUV is full synthetic. But what exactly does this mean? Synthetic and conventional (or “regular”) motor oils may look the same, but there are some important differences. They’re both petroleum-based and start out as crude oil mined from the Earth. But synthetic oil has undergone further chemical refinement to make it as effective and long-lasting as possible. 

This refinement means synthetic oil tends to be more expensive. But you’re bringing your Lexus in for an oil change less frequently. You can actually save money over the long term with full synthetic oil changes at Temecula Valley Lexus. Synthetic oil also performs better at higher temperatures, which makes it better for tough, high-performance vehicles like your Lexus!

For example, a conventional oil change occurs every 5,000 miles or six months and costs $75. However, a full synthetic oil change is every 10,000 miles or one year at $110 for your high-performance Lexus. By the time you spend money on two conventional oil changes, you’re already spending $40 more than you would for a single full synthetic oil change. Your actual Lexus oil change prices will vary.

Choose Temecula Valley Lexus for the Right Lexus Oil Type

After learning the answer to “What type of oil does my car take?” Are you ready to bring your Lexus in for maintenance? Contact us or call 951-297-3897 if you have any questions or want more information. We’re happy to help in any way we can!

You might even save some money on a Lexus oil change thanks to our service specials. We’ll see you soon.