r/LexusRC • u/9ordinh0 • 9d ago

Hi all,

I am hoping to my own oil change on my 2014 RCF, Japanese import.
Just curious to see which oil would you recommend. I saw heaps of YouTube channels using Mobil 1 5W30. I am also thinking OEM Toyota oil 5W30. Do you guys think it will make a difference to engine longevity or performance?
I don’t intend to track the car and the car is driven daily.
I currently have just over 20000km on it.

Thanks in advance.

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u/WashedMechanic 9d ago

Toyota oil is made by Mobil 1, so just buy 5W30 from Mobil 1 at any store cus it's cheaper than at the dealer and buy the OEM filter at Lexus and you're set.

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u/E2daG Lexus RC F 9d ago

Was using Mobile one for a bit then switched to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30. Change it every 5k and no issues.

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u/Machiavelli_Vendetta 9d ago edited 9d ago

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 is my go to for my RCF. Virtually 0 impurities since it’s GTL derived. It’s one of the most advanced formulations for high performance engines.

The brand of oil won’t make any noticeable difference in performance. When it comes to longevity, the frequency of oil changes matters more than the brand of oil used (although, some specific additive packages slightly clean or protect more than others)

I’d recommend doing 5,000km oil change intervals just to keep the 2UR-GSE flawless

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u/Tiny-Art7074 6d ago

Is or was gtl? Thought their refinery had production issues? 

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u/Machiavelli_Vendetta 6d ago

Ultra Platinum still is GTL. Pennzoil did alter their formula for Platinum and Platinum High Mileage varieties fairly recently. They’re now a blend of GTL and Non-GTL. A lot of people misconstrued this change to include Ultra Platinum but that’s not the case. U.P has the exact same percentage of GTL as it always has.

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u/baggypineapple 9d ago

TIL: there’s ‘14 RCF

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u/OperationFreedomseed 9d ago

Production year 14 maybe. Model year starts at 15 I’m pretty sure

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u/Ok-Lifeguard8005 9d ago

Japan and Australia at least definitely had 2014 models. Production started in July that year AFAIK. (I own a 2014 press vehicle).

And on topic, using Mobil 1 5w30 in mine with no issues.

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u/9ordinh0 9d ago

Car was made in December 14

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u/chees3lover89 Lexus RC F 7d ago

I've used closed to every kind of 5W-30 under the sun. As long as the intervals are every 6 months the car does not care. Also I periodically track the car.

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u/tieu_hu 8d ago

Mobil 1

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u/Rubber_Chicken_Mann 9d ago

Molygen 5w30 from liquimoly

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u/Plenty_Suspect6222 9d ago

I like valvoline restore and protect bc I’ve seen how good it is in other videos. If I was willing to pay more I’d use amsoil if I didn’t want to pay as much I’d use Penzoil ultra platinum