I had my first oil change done at the Toyota dealership after 4800 miles. How long should I go between oil changes?

I have used the search function but am not getting any results. (the website creator really needs to make an option that allows for you to search the titles, and not the body. Otherwise 'oil change' brings up thousands of results.)

 

Your manual says 5000 miles.

I stay between 3000 and 4000. Just to be on the safe side.

 

I did the very first at 2980, I'm sticking to the manual at 5000, but i regulary check the oil, im used to telling how dark it should be. but i'll switch to Mobil1 15,000 after my next two free changes from the dealer.

 

I have 400 miles on my car.
I plan to do a oil change at 800 miles, which i will call the end of my "break in period"....

And I love TRDSparks! I'm just sayin tho.

 

Changed my oil at 5000 miles with AMSOIL fully synthetic 5w30 and an AMSOIL high flow oil filter.

Won't need to change it for another 7500 miles after that, just to be safe, I'm going to do an oil analysis at 4500 miles to check the contents of my oil just to make sure everything's ok.

 

Why wouldn't you wait until after 1000? The full break in period described in the manual?

Moved to M&CC.

 

While Amzoil can certainly be expected to go 7500 miles before changing, one should carefully consider the warranty. It clearly states 5000 miles or 6 months for maximum time/mileage between oil changes. After the warranty period Toyota no longer cares. If, in the unlikely event you have an internal engine problem, some indication of service will be required for Toyota to fix it under warranty. 7500 miles would probably be siezed upon immediately to avoid warranty repairs.

 

3000 for regular oil (especially for the southern states where summer heat is a major factor)
5000 for synthetic

-period-

 

I am not sure if this is material from the manuals or not, but here is the schedule that a Scion Dealer in Manhattan has posted:

http://www.scionofmanhattan.com/Service-Pricing.aspx

(it includes oil changes, tire rotation, and other maintenence related tasks)

If you need a good laugh, also take a look at their pricing for the service... It's hilarious.
- sh00k

 

What BOOST4DOORS said!Period!

 

3000 or 3 months which ever is first
5000 or 6 months for synthetic

It'll keep you engine purty!!!

 

people still use non synthetics?

 

My wife and I have put nearly 900,000 miles on a variety of cars, and have never had an oil related problem. Just sold a Previa with 208,000, and the engine was running like a clock. Oil and filter changes every 5000 miles.

 

Im only at 156 miles so far.

My first oil change will be at 1000.

From then on, every 3500-4000 or 4 months.

Any extra $20-$50 per year in oil changes is really cheap insurance IMO.

 

werd

 

So I guess it's safe to assume then that the dealers should/would be using synthetic when they change your oil every 5000 miles? :p

 

Wrong. Dealers only use synthetic if you request and pay extra. Otherwise, most dealers buy dino oil in bulk from low bidders. This oil is usually name brand but hardly premium stuff. The only exceptions would be those, such as Porshe, Corvette, or MB requiring this oil from the factory.

 

Just make sure you go no longer than what Scion recommends cause like someone said if you have a problem they will use that to avoid paying for the repair. Hot weather, dirt roads, and lots of short drives then you need to change it sooner.

 

I wonder why Scion says 5000 miles, and it's on regular oil.

 

there's no need to spend so much money. unless you have a turbo or a supercharger.