Wondering about maintenance schedule/oil change interval...

I am sympathetic to the crowd that believes a new-car break-in period generates high levels of wear, some of which ends up in the oil. I remember when the break-in period in certain new cars included replacing the oil at 500 miles. I saw a utuber (Motor Oil Geek) who did an oil analysis on the break-in oil on his daughters 2024 Toyota, a Corolla I believe, to show the higher levels of wear metals present in the oil. His sample was, I’m pretty sure, under 500 miles.

 

https://youtu.be/_6nWCQ_70J0?si=s5uGKG0dS8b4hBoZ

 

seems to me if it was a problem then toyota would recommend doing it

 

Like every other thread on this topic, change it every 3K and drive it til the frame rusts away, or change it every 10K and drive it til the frame rusts away. Your choice.

 

The thing is though everybody's analyst will be different depending on their individual driving style. What might be OK in one persons rig, is not the same as another. This is why 5K usually gets suggested a lot as it's usually a safe range. 3.5's can be rough on oil under the right conditions.

 

To me, it falls under preventive maintenance.

 

If you plan on keeping your truck for more than 800k miles than I might recommend changing every 7500k miles. Otherwise 10k will do your truck just fine.

 

Same thing happened to me they would not change my oil ahead of the 10k interval

 

Say what you want, but I change it every 2500-3k. OEM filter, Valvoline full synthetic 0w-20. Noticeable improvement after every oil change.

 

Lol

 

What sort of noticeable improvement?

 

Engine runs smoother, quieter and seems to rev up faster when accelerating.

 

Going through this now with my '23 Sport with 4200 miles. I bought the truck new in September, and the third dealer I called agreed to do change the oil now along with the tire rotation via Toyota Care. YMMV

 

Really..... hmmmm lol

 

For what it's worth, I use full synthetic and change mine every 3k to 4k or 4 months, whichever comes first.

I also got the rear axle recall, and the service guy was flustered I was at 12k miles and hadn't used any of my free oil changes. I told him I change my own oil and have done it 3 or 4 times already. I really had to talk him down from wanting to change my oil. I've never had bad experience at a Toyota dealer with oil changes (aside from slightly over filling), but I have had plenty problems with Honda dealers changing my Honda's oil like over tightened oil filters and drain plugs. Like I said, I change my own oil now that way I can keep a pulse on my truck.

What? Am I rambling again? Oh hell, I'll shut up then.

 

If you want my used engine oil I can send it your way.

 

From an Oil change? I never heard of that. Is that even possible?
You're fooling around? Or are you serious? I guess I should give up the Toyota Oil and buy Valvoline

 

Serious, I don't baby my truck. I drive it hard and the AZ heat is rough on vehicles. Some vehicles are more noticeable than others after maintenance is done.

 

So many "experts" on here that "guarantee" you're fine at 10k. Do whatever you are comfortable with and enjoy your day. I tend to lean toward the more conservative side so I do it every 5k.

 

5000 when the light comes on. At that point grease, inspect every thing, tire pressure, washer fluid, brake fluid, gear box, diff, belts etc. That's it for another 5K close the hood.