What does it mean when oil level is low on Lexus IS350?
When I start driving my IS350, i get an indicator light and message on my dash stating ‘Engine oil level is low’. It shows up for a while and then it disappears.
How often does a Lexus engine burn oil?
Low oil light came on maybe 6 months ago. Car was burning 1 quart of oil every 2-3k miles. Now it is burning 1 quart of oil every 1k miles. Lexus will tell you the acceptable amount is 1 quart every 600 miles. I’m not sure which brand of oil the Lexus dealer uses. I will have to find out.
When to get an oil change on a Lexus?
The warning has been coming on around 2000 – 2500 miles after the oil change. My oil should last well over 3000 miles, I would usually get it changed after 3000 miles and the car would indicate that I need ‘oil maintenance’. Oil maintenance is required soon’ when I start my car.
What kind of oil do you use in an IS350?
There is actually a TSB that recommends using 5W-20 in IS350’s, mentioned in this link (not sure if it applies to all years). Oil loss is either due to a leak or oil consumption. Oil consumption depends primarily on two things: the valve guides and piston rings.
When I start driving my IS350, i get an indicator light and message on my dash stating ‘Engine oil level is low’. It shows up for a while and then it disappears.
Low oil light came on maybe 6 months ago. Car was burning 1 quart of oil every 2-3k miles. Now it is burning 1 quart of oil every 1k miles. Lexus will tell you the acceptable amount is 1 quart every 600 miles. I’m not sure which brand of oil the Lexus dealer uses. I will have to find out.
The warning has been coming on around 2000 – 2500 miles after the oil change. My oil should last well over 3000 miles, I would usually get it changed after 3000 miles and the car would indicate that I need ‘oil maintenance’. Oil maintenance is required soon’ when I start my car.
There is actually a TSB that recommends using 5W-20 in IS350’s, mentioned in this link (not sure if it applies to all years). Oil loss is either due to a leak or oil consumption. Oil consumption depends primarily on two things: the valve guides and piston rings.