Should I change my oil at 500 miles

olgzr · Apr 24, 2011

I do my first change at 1000 miles, then 5000, 10000, etc. I use mobile 1 when I change the oil and haven't had any oil related problems in over 40 years of driving. Going with the owners manual is fine, but one extra oil change wont hurt anything and if there was debris left in the engine, getting it out at 1000 miles is a plus.

Slotback · Apr 24, 2011

olgzr said: ↑

I do my first change at 1000 miles, then 5000, 10000, etc. I use mobile 1 when I change the oil and haven't had any oil related problems in over 40 years of driving. Going with the owners manual is fine, but one extra oil change wont hurt anything and if there was debris left in the engine, getting it out at 1000 miles is a plus.
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This is what I did...except the 10K mile oil change, and that will be later in the week.

tonyrocco · Apr 17, 2025

2025 SR5 Tacoma 500 miles new filter and Super Tech Full Syn 0-20

545 · Apr 17, 2025

tonyrocco said: ↑

2025 SR5 Tacoma 500 miles new filter and Super Tech Full Syn 0-20
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Im sure everyone in this thread from 14 YEARS ago will be happy to hear that

Steves104x4 · Apr 17, 2025

Erl

SomeGuy_GRM · Apr 17, 2025

545 said: ↑

Im sure everyone in this thread from 14 YEARS ago will be happy to hear that
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Well, this 2nd gen owner is happy for them, and I hope they find the right forum to discuss their new Tacoma in.

Blakeus Maximus · Apr 17, 2025

outdoorgb · Apr 17, 2025

My last four vehicles were bought new: 2006 Tacoma, 2012 RAV4, 2014 Tacoma, 2024 CX5.

All had first oil change at 2500/3000 miles. Then, every 5000 miles. I sleep well at night.

b_r_o · Apr 17, 2025

2011!!! Holy shit that's gotta be some kind of record

Pscdouglas · Apr 17, 2025

It's my fault...I clicked a recent thread that read
Should I change my oil at 500 miles

And Thursday night is nearly fair game for Friday threads...

But this has got to be the greatest rick roll troll...

Arrowshot · Apr 19, 2025

Hawaiian Shrek[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello Tacoma World,
My friend who recently bought a 4Runner said that the car salesman told him he should change his oil at 500 miles. He said that it is because the engine still hasnt been broken in yet. The salesman told him that it is necessary due to metal shavings being in the oil after approx 500 miles. Has anyone else ever heard of this?

Also, if I do the oil change myself, will it void my warranty?
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If it's a new vehicle yes, otherwise no.

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