What Grade Oil Do You Use Of Recommend

[finest1]

hi all,

happy xmas to you all!!

ok, im coming up to my first oil change. the manual says use 0w20 grade oil
(expensive and not many places sell them). i was in Halfords and i
checked their catalogue and they recommend 5w30.

what
oils are you guys using and had best performance with. i've clocked 91k
on the clock. i was thinking of magnatec , but open to suggestions

thanks in advance

finest1 :hocus-pokus:

[blackcts]

I'm nearly sure the manual suggests 5w30 as the best all rounder no??? The IS250 needs a 5w30 A1/B1 oil which can be picked up anywhere for buttons. Toyota 5w30 fuel efficient oil can be got for around £15 for 5 litres from dealers. Magnetec A1/B1 5w30 is perfectly fine also, Comma, Millers - anything that meets that spec will be perfect for your car. Lucky you my IS220d needs the more expensive low ash oil 0w30 or 5w30 C2 spec! Which it drinks!

I think you need about 6.3 litres for a change on a 250 (Comma state 6.3L). If I were you I'd choose the cheapest well known brand that meets that 5w30 A1/B1. It's Ford spec oil, so can be got anywhere.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/mobile/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/engineoils/5w30-engine-oil/?521772231&0&cc5_247

That's a bargain Shell Helix 5w30 A1/B1 - £20 for 5 litres, can't go wrong with Shell oil! Even if you bought 10 litres for £40, you would have enough for topups and you probably would only need to buy 1 5 litre for the next oil change! That's much better value than the Magnetec!