xD oil change
#122
So far the longest I have run on the same filter is 10,000 miles. The oil the sample was taken from at 17,000 miles got the filter changed at 10,000, then I topped off the oil because of what I lost while changing the filter. That may have helped me be able to run it longer too, but I don't know for sure.
Also, just so everyone knows. My driving for the last few years has consisted of approximately 500 miles of highway cruising, and <50 miles of city driving per week. This could really be helping me extend oil life because the engine doesn't idle frequently, and stop and go traffic is a rare thing for me.
Last edited by libima; 04-17-2010 at 01:27 AM. Reason: added info about driving style
#123
I am used to diesel cars, which have much larger oil filters due to all the soot in the oil... gasoline engines don't need very big filters, and they seem to do alright with longer intervals. I like how libima does it -- change the filter at 10k miles or to and top up the oil. Not only does this give you a fresh filter, but it also brings in some fresh oil additives.
Remember, you should only do this with a good quality synthetic oil. In Europe, their oil requirements are more strict than ours... most of the "synthetic" oil sold in the US cannot even be called synthetic in Europe. Most of our "synthetic" oil is still made from crude oil. We do have some true synthetic (class IV and class V oils), but they are normally not found in auto parts stores. These would be brands like RedLine and Amsoil.
#124
In regards to the 2010 Scion xD oil change being bumped to 10k miles with full synthetic, can the same be assumed with the 2008? Is there a difference in the engine that allows this, or is it strictly with the 0w-20 oil that allows for the longer cycle?
#125
I talked to the service department at my local dealer and they said they would honor the warranty on my '08 xD if I went to a 10k mile OCI as long used the 0w-20. I also attempted to buy the oil filter wrench from them, but they wanted $58!!!! I'll be ordering the one from Amazon after failed attempts with 2 different tools from the parts store.
#129
I haven't used the Purolator filter yet. I've been using the Wix/Napa Gold. It looks like its very well made also, and the napa near my house sells them for $3.50 each so I can't beat the price with any other filter.
#130
The information in this thread is great! I finally gave up though after 3 different filter cap removal tools and 4 hours of banging my knuckles one day so i took it to a local oil change place. The guy there got it off in 10 minutes lmao! He used oil filter pliers instead of a filter cap removal tool. So i took his advice and went to o'rielly's and bought me a pair of oil filter pliers for the next time i gotta change the oil. Thanks for all the great info people.
#131
The information in this thread is great! I finally gave up though after 3 different filter cap removal tools and 4 hours of banging my knuckles one day so i took it to a local oil change place. The guy there got it off in 10 minutes lmao! He used oil filter pliers instead of a filter cap removal tool. So i took his advice and went to o'rielly's and bought me a pair of oil filter pliers for the next time i gotta change the oil. Thanks for all the great info people.
#132
#133
If anyone is still interested, here is my latest sample report.
this one is 10,000 miles on the oil and filter, 87,000 miles on the xD.
I left the oil in and am going for at least 17,000 on the oil again.
this one is 10,000 miles on the oil and filter, 87,000 miles on the xD.
I left the oil in and am going for at least 17,000 on the oil again.
Last edited by libima; 04-01-2011 at 08:18 AM. Reason: pic update
#134
Resetting check engine light
Last time, I took it to the Toyota dealership and gave them my filter and oil and when they gave the car back to me, the check engine light was off. There was no note to me that anything was wrong with the car.
Am I missing something?
There is a "(...) SET" button under the dash, right about where your left knee is.
#135
when you need an oil change your maint req light will show up. You would reset it with the method you described.
The check engine light is different. Sounds like you have an issue going on. May want to take it somewhere to read the code.
The check engine light is different. Sounds like you have an issue going on. May want to take it somewhere to read the code.
#136
Sorry about that! I didn't realize that the "MAINT REQ" light had indeed turned off but was replaced by the check engine light because the engine wasn't running. I believe both lights are yellow and I didn't notice the change. Once I started the car, the check engine light went off - I don't know why they program it to turn on when the key is in the ignition but the engine is off. Thanks!
#138
hey guys! i have a question, im about to do my oil change tomorrow for the first time, i just bought a Castrol Syntec (Full Synthetic) SAE 5W-20 my XD is a 2008 with 19,xxx miles on it. is this the safest oil i should be using? the guy at Walmart (where i bought my equipments) was very helpful but i just want to make sure im heading on the right track.
(also i change my oil about 2,500 - 3,000 miles)
is it for reals that once a car hits a specific mileage i will need to change the TYPE of oil to use? ie: SAE 5W-3-, SAE 5W-30 ect... for instance the guy said that "since my car is going to be in the 20,000 miles i should use SAE 5W-2.
is there a suggested oil (BRAND/TYPE) to be use on specific models of scion "by" scion?
thanks in advance!
(also i change my oil about 2,500 - 3,000 miles)
is it for reals that once a car hits a specific mileage i will need to change the TYPE of oil to use? ie: SAE 5W-3-, SAE 5W-30 ect... for instance the guy said that "since my car is going to be in the 20,000 miles i should use SAE 5W-2.
is there a suggested oil (BRAND/TYPE) to be use on specific models of scion "by" scion?
thanks in advance!
#139
hey guys! i have a question, im about to do my oil change tomorrow for the first time, i just bought a Castrol Syntec (Full Synthetic) SAE 5W-20 my XD is a 2008 with 19,xxx miles on it. is this the safest oil i should be using? the guy at Walmart (where i bought my equipments) was very helpful but i just want to make sure im heading on the right track.
(also i change my oil about 2,500 - 3,000 miles)
is it for reals that once a car hits a specific mileage i will need to change the TYPE of oil to use? ie: SAE 5W-3-, SAE 5W-30 ect... for instance the guy said that "since my car is going to be in the 20,000 miles i should use SAE 5W-2.
is there a suggested oil (BRAND/TYPE) to be use on specific models of scion "by" scion?
thanks in advance!
(also i change my oil about 2,500 - 3,000 miles)
is it for reals that once a car hits a specific mileage i will need to change the TYPE of oil to use? ie: SAE 5W-3-, SAE 5W-30 ect... for instance the guy said that "since my car is going to be in the 20,000 miles i should use SAE 5W-2.
is there a suggested oil (BRAND/TYPE) to be use on specific models of scion "by" scion?
thanks in advance!
#140
No their is no Scion oil and Toyota oil is just rebranded oil from a different company. Run 5w-20 or 0w-20 oil in vehicle and that is it for the life of the vehicle. Castrol Syntec, Mobil 1, Peinzoil (sp) Ultra, really good name brand oil will be fine to use in out 1.8's.
I was at a store recently to see how much the oil costs and was only able to find 5w-20. The owners manual says you can use that, but next time switch to 0w-20.