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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 at 7:32 AM.

  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 Toyota filter. FWIW: Normally the interval works out to about 6 months for a springtime change and 5,000 miles heading into the Fall. Easy Peasy.
     
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  2. May 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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    Sig45

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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.
     
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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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    LongDukDong

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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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    DaytonaTaco

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    Exactly the same
     

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