Switch To Synthetic Oil But Normal Oil Filter

[Hampton]

My 95 LS400 need change oil and oil filter soon, I want to switch to synthetic oil, but here in Vancouver it is very hard to find synthetic oil filter, it seem only Fram has one, Can i use normal oil filter form lexus dealer or other brand like Bosch's oil filter? which brand oil filtr is better?

Any advice? Please

Thanks

First DIY job

[SRK]

Use the Toyota filter with any oil you so choose. I use Mobil 1 5W-30, and most people here do too. Any filter advertised as being specific to synthetic oil is just marketing hype.

You can also do a search on this topic, and you will find it has been discussed at length, if not ad nauseum, many times before.

[Hampton]

Use the Toyota filter with any oil you so choose.  I use Mobil 1 5W-30, and most people here do too.  Any filter advertised as being specific to synthetic oil is just marketing hype.

You can also do a search on this topic, and you will find it has been discussed at length, if not ad nauseum, many times before.

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Thanks, SRK

BTW, How long do you change your synthetic Mobil 1 oil? 6 months or 10km?

[SRK]

I go about 4000 to 5000 kilometres between changes. I don't use Mobil 1 for extended drain intervals, I use it for power and engine noise, and for cold start protection.

[oohryry]

I go about 4000 to 5000 kilometres between changes.  I don't use Mobil 1 for extended drain intervals, I use it for power and engine noise, and for cold start protection.

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Does synthetic help with a low oil pressure problem. Is it generally lighter oil the regular. I like Valvoline Synthetic Blend oil to alleviate engine noise. I use to use it when I drove my Ford Probe. It stopped the valve tapping that was a nuisance and just one of the many problems that came with a Ford.

Just asking because my screen diplays low oil pressure occasionally when I make a turn or stop at a red light without putting in neutral sometimes.

[monarch]

No, synthetic oil won't help a low oil pressure problem. LS400 V8's that have any tapping noise need a valve clearance adjustment to cure it. In fact, the owners manual of the LS400 specifies a valve clearance check every 60,000 miles. There are 32 valves that need their clearances checked. Search the archives for more details using "valve clearance" as your search words.

[SKperformance]

OEM filter ,synthetic filters are just marketing hype.

A good filter is a good filter and toyota makes a good filter

[VBdenny]

If you want something special, you can get a K&N oil filter for about $11.88.

[itrolls]

My 95 LS400 need change oil and oil filter soon, I want to switch to synthetic oil, but here in Vancouver it is very hard to find synthetic oil filter, it seem only Fram has one, Can i use normal oil filter form lexus dealer or other brand like Bosch's oil filter? which brand oil filtr is better?

Any advice? Please

Thanks

First DIY job

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I am going to change oil on my 94 ls400...where is the oil filter located? i can't locate this thing...help would be apprecatied.

Thnx

[sha4000]

you have to remove the engine undercover and its on the left hand side if your underneath the car looking up