yea i got my first at 5020

 

oil changes depend on alot of variables, driving habits, climate, maintenance, type of gasoline used are just a few, 3-5k is just a guide, pull out the stick and take a look at it yourself, if its golden brown its clean but if its black thats no good, regardless of what the mileage is...

 

Dino oil has gotten much better over the years, which is why a lot of manufacturers recommend 5000-mile intervals even with nonsynthetics.

But personally, I don't like the idea of going that long on nonsynthetic oil, especially during break-in. I did my first oil change at around 300 miles, second at 1000, third at 3000. At 5000 miles I'm going to switch to synthetic, then maintain Scion's recommended 5000-mile interval.

I'm going to make it very clear to my dealer that they are never to touch my oil drain plug or filler cap on the rare occasions I bring the car to them for anything. I'm even considering cutting them out entirely -- I've got a mechanic I trust who can do the recommended maintenance that I can't tackle myself.

--mark

 

7500 mile oil/filter change. Mobil 1 Syn and Toyota Filter.

 

free oil changes for 15k

 

does that mean if you were to have an engine related problem (and hopefully you never will!) that you won't be covered under warranty? i know scion says oil changes every 5K miles. i wonder if an owner goes 5,080 (for instance) between oil changes if that voids the warranty. i'm thinking it would...