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Old May 25, 2005 | 02:32 AM
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Yeah, I know this info is in the manual, but im just wondering the average amount of miles you guys had at your first checkup/oil change. I'm at 2490's and just wondering if I should go now, or wait for 3k. Thanks
Old May 25, 2005 | 02:57 AM
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i seriously doubt ten miles will matter
Old May 25, 2005 | 03:12 AM
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Mone gets changed every 5K give or take 100 miles.
Old May 25, 2005 | 04:44 AM
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I do mine every 3K give or take 100 miles.

Oil changes are cheap, I want my car's engine to last a really long time, change it early, change it often!

-Alex
Old May 25, 2005 | 05:10 AM
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Yeah, I change mine every 2500 miles. that way I keep up with scion's 5K , 10K, ect intervals....
Old May 25, 2005 | 05:51 AM
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well, i guess i'll be taking in this weekend (turns out i have 2450's). Thanks.
Old May 25, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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i had one at 1000 miles after break in and gonna have one at 3000 or 4000
Old May 25, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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i believe the manual says every 5000 miles. I would check the level and consistancy around 3000, then decide for yourself.

i found this post cause i was curious myself as to when everyone is changing their's for the first time. I'm only at 250 miles, but still want to know if i should do 3000 or 5000 or somewhere in between.
Old May 25, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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i just do it every 3000 k even though u can probably drive up to 5k without an oil change....
Old May 25, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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I did my first at 4177 and I will do the second at 9000+/-.
I figure if they will give me a 100,000 mile power train warranty and I follow the recomended miles there should be no problem.

Scott
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