Hopefully the last oil change interval discussion thread

https://youtu.be/v4JS7PybV2k

This guy is a master Toyota technician, so take that for what it's worth. I've seen numerous threads about people saying that you should do your first oil change at 5k/10k miles because that's what Toyota recommends.
Bottom line is this: if you want your motor to last 300k+ miles, do an early first oil change and every 3k-5k thereafter.
If you only plan on keeping the car for the lease and only want the motor to last a bit past the warranty, wait until 10k miles for your first oil change.

 

This video is posted in nearly every OCI thread.

take the last of the youtube link and put into the search bar.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/search/16445532/?q=v4JS7PybV2k&t=post&o=date

 

It won’t be the last.
People will continue to argue.
Why they argue? I don’t know.

I find it much easier to just do what I want.
Which is, every 5k.

If others want to do it sooner, good.
Longer, good. (Just check the oil between changes)

 

I change mine with every fill up

 

There will never be a “last” oil change interval discussion thread…..

 

What if your truck already has 36,642 miles on it?

Asking for a friend

 

I'll just leave this here.

 

Once through oiling systems are the only way to end the change interval debate.

 

That would be a total waste.

 

I can’t hit my quota to remain a native Texan without one of those per year.

 

We’ve seen that video dozens of times, you’re obviously new here lol.

No one gets to post “the last” word on a subject. Especially new guys.
Welcome aboard!

 

I would think the 99%, or more, Tacoma owners aren’t on forums. Have no clue about what people think is the right time to change the oil. They just do it at 10k and the truck runs forever.

I like how my wife’s Lincoln will adjust when to change by how it’s driven.

 

When It comes to maintenance, I follow the severe service guide line. Every 5k OCI. But don't take it from me that it works, listen to the guys that see the results 7-10 after the manufacturers have long moved on from an engine or even model and we're left with the results.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKRm8z-2e44

 

Or every 3K.