Ok to wait a bit longer before an oil change?

I have a 2019 Tacoma I bought at 11k and the sticker on the windshield told me I was due for an oil change at 16k. I am an idiot and just noticed now I am at 18k, I cannot get an appointment until next week. Am I ok to drive my truck until then? Thanks

 

Wouldn’t hurt to check the dip stick and see the color and level. You should be okay for another week if it looks okay.

 

Thanks for the reply, it is a light brown/amber colour, also on this model, will my truck notify me of oil levels/maintenance required ?

 

No problems.

 

There should have been a maintenance light when you got close to your oil change interval. When the low oil level light comes on you got problems, do not wait for that warning.

 

that color is okay then.
A level notification.. I’m not sure?

 

Obviously doing it yourself is not an option, so how about going to a lube place? Like a Grease Monkey etc. They are normally same day service. I'm assuming you cant get into your dealer until next week? Screw the dealer anyways. More than likely better service and care at a Lube place than the low end disgruntled employee at a dealer doing your change.

As for driving it, I would limit the mileage you put on it until the oil change. You probably wouldn't do any permanent damage but your oil is definitely breaking down and not providing as much lubrication.

 

Are y'all using full synthetic or a blend?

 

He may have the service plan. If he does, it won't cost him anything at the dealer.

 

Arent the V6's on 10k mile oil changes? Seems like you will be good to 20k for your next change.

 

Usually the 16 k reference refers to outside of US (such as Canada) where 10 k mi = 16k km. Are you in Canada?

 

Who cares. Hes obviously stressing enough about it to make a thread asking if he will damage his vehicle. Pay the 60-70$ and have some peace of mind and get it changed now. Or don't. If I was over 2,000 miles past the appropriate change I would not wait on it just to save a few bucks. I'm not 16 anymore.

 

yes I am in Canada, kilometres. 3.5L

 

16k seems like an odd number. Did you have one done around 5k?

 

Are you sure the service it needs isn't the tire rotation and fluid level check?

 

I'm guessing its the 15000 maintenance thats overdue. Thats just a fluid top off and tire rotation. You have 3000 miles remaining until oil change is due.

 

The only stressing I am having is being able to not find a garage . I’m in a small town. Nearest city is 150 kilometres. I do not know much, but why is that a big deal, that’s what you guys are here for right? I do not want to drive that far if I am unsure of the damage I can cause. Local mechanics are booked up. I have a service plan, it’s a leased vehicle. I care enough to post about my concern

 

I haven’t thought about that, I am also curious if my truck will tell me oil change required? I know other vehicles do that

 

Gotcha now your post makes sense. We got a complete picture. You probably are fine. Just remember that lubrication properties are probably going because its 2,000 miles over. But if you got to drive it you got to drive it.