Engine Oil For Is200

[chan_chung]

hi everyone just wondering what is the best engine oil to go for? my is200 is on a 2001 plate and 46k.. as im getting my sevice this friday..

thanks

[sorted vti]

yeah id be intrested in this one.

whats the wattage needed?

[Kazi]

Mobil One

Castrol GTX Magnitec

Question is then, do you go for 5w30 or 10w40.......I ran 5w30 when it was N/A and it was good. Bit tappy but improved mpg and and smoothness.

Now using 10w40 now its S/C.

Guess it depends on how much you wanna spend. Long as you go for at least semi synthetic you'll be ok.

[trevman]

I used 5w/30 Semi-Synthetic Halfords brand. It's the same OE oil that the dealers use only branded differently. Good quality oil.

If anyone is thinking of changing their gearbox oil I would recommend Redline MT-90. Really smooths up the gear change and quietens the box down.

For the diff I use Castrol Hypoy LS. If you've got a Limited Slip Diff make sure you get the right oil, normal transmission oil is not good enough.

Back to the engine oil, all my previous cars I used an engine oil treatment like STP or similar. I found these were great and really made the engine quiter especially when cold, also smoother. I wasn't sure whether or not to use this on the Lexus. Has anyone tried it ?

[sorted vti]

can u explain the wattage bit to me as to the effects of each?

[chan_chung]

got my service done at lexus croydon about 2weeks ago.. they used Castrol SLX 5w/30 fully synthetic as that what the recommend for the is200

[Scarlet Pimpernell]

got my service done at lexus croydon about 2weeks ago.. they used Castrol SLX 5w/30 fully synthetic as that what the recommend for the is200

SLX was, as far as I know created specifically for VAG - it doesn't even state the ACI and specs on the back from memory. It is very good oil, and probably the best out there but there ain't a lot in it now a days.

The new European cars come with 5w30 and the handbook has the histograms with temperature etc

As per Kazi, Mobil1 is excellent stuff, and cheap at Costco if you're member (around £20 for 5 litres at last check) - what the does the 1GIS hand book state?

[Kazi]

Handbook suggest for all round weather engine starts....5w30 fully synthetic is best.

sorted vti best bet for in depth info on oil and what the grades etc etc mean, have a look on the Castrol website.

[P38Aaron]

If anyone is thinking of changing their gearbox oil I would recommend Redline MT-90. Really smooths up the gear change and quietens the box down.

For the diff I use Castrol Hypoy LS. If you've got a Limited Slip Diff make sure you get the right oil, normal transmission oil is not good enough.

This is something i will be doing on next service but want to get prepared, what size bottles do you need or do they only come in one size?

I have an LSD any recomendations?

Do you get these from Halfords or Lex?

[trevman]

For LSD I use Castrol Hypoy LS, seems quite good.

Although I did have to order it from Scotland (for the cheapest deal). When I was I looking for LSD oil no shops or Motor Factors locally stocked the the stuff, only standard diff oil. Some said they could order it in but the prices were stupid.

[Noel]

For LSD I use Castrol Hypoy LS, seems quite good.

Although I did have to order it from Scotland (for the cheapest deal). When I was I looking for LSD oil no shops or Motor Factors locally stocked the the stuff, only standard diff oil. Some said they could order it in but the prices were stupid.

The LSD is a torsion type so doesn't need "special LSD only" oil.... a good gear oil will do

[RobIS200]

i just put 5w30 ful synthetic in mine i got the Halfords branded one as my mate who is a Halfords manager assures me that their own branded oil is made by a reputable company (cant think of the one he named) it was £31.99 for 5ltrs but it costs under 20 quid if you have a Halfords trade account ;)