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How do you track when your next oil change is due?

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by Bmanjr, May 15, 2025.

  1. May 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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    Williston

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    I just write the date and mileage I did the oil change on the new oil filter with a silver Sharpie. Next change for me is always 6 months or 5,000 miles, whichever comes first. I have a note pad document for the history. Oil/Filter is always some brand of synthetic 5w30 and an OEM filter: 90915-YZZD3 Easy Peasy. :proposetoast:
     
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  2. May 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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    I change both my 11' Tacoma and 21' Tundra at 5K mile intervals. Pretty easy to just keep track via the odometer. But I also use the trip meter.

    A = Annual Mileage
    B = Oil Change Mileage/Interval

    And record everything in Excel for my personal records. Don't reference this as a reminder though.
     
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  3. May 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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    INSAYN

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    I keep a log for each of my vehicles and my adult kids in my Google Keep.

    Everyone involved with any particular vehicle is also added as a collaborator to that Google Keep note.

    All the Dates, mileage, fluids, quantities, filter PNs, oil change and wheel torque specs, as well as other commonly replaced items (ex.. air filter, cabin filter) are all included in each note.

    I also place the typical oil change sticky plastic film reminder to the window or rearview mirror.

    My '17 Taco also has the reminder setup in the Infotainment system for oil/filter change, cabin air filter, engine air filter and tire rotation.
     
  4. May 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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    I don't. Waste of time.
     
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  5. May 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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    Exactly the same
     
  6. May 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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  7. May 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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    I write the next oil change mileage on a piece of masking tape and tape it to the underside of the storage bin door between the seats.. change out every 1,000 miles which comes out to around every 6 months due to short trips/towing.
     
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  8. May 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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    Umm.. don't yall have a maintenance reminder that pops up every 5k?

    I change the oil, reset the light and let the car worry about it
     
  9. May 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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    Silver sharpies are one of the best things to happen since black sharpies.
     
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  10. May 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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  11. May 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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    For all of you using your tripmeter: That's all good and well until your battery dies or has to be disconnected for some reason...just sayin'.
     
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  12. May 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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    Wut the fuck is a spreddsheet?
     
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    That’s exactly what I do. Why reinvent the wheel?
     
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  14. May 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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    I can’t believe how many people are disregarding Toyota’s recommended 10k service intervals. If they read this and find out you are changing your oil too often they could void your warranty. 10k all day! But I’m a stickler for the rules.
     
  15. May 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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    Do people not just remember when to do it? I think the built in reminders are annoying and a waste.
     
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  16. May 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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    well then you have to immediately pump out all your oil through the valve cover, weigh it and calculate the volume accounting for typical combustion cycle losses, send it to the lab, wait for results to determine how much viscosity remains, accounting for any fouling particulates, and meanwhile vacuum out any remaining oil and fetching a new battery, then...fuck I forgot. What's next?
     
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  17. May 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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    Oh, they are a criminal waste. Just think of all the children who could be fed instead of that little light being on! Criminal I say!
     
  18. May 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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    Exactly. Energy better spent on making sustainable graham crackers!
     
  19. May 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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    Oh, sorry there, knucklebuster. I think you call them dropcloths.
     
  20. May 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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    Fives and zeroes, super easy.
     
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