Oil Change Advice

[Syd-da-kid]

A very interesting video. I'm of the mindset that Toyota just wants us to get past the warranty with little fuss, hence the 10k oil change. I just did my 5k myself after the dealership refused to do it. They told me to come back at 10k. I'm reading a lot of experts are advising against that if longevity and reliability are are aims. What do you guys think?

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[BoboForShort]

This has been well discussed. Oil is cheap insurance. Do it at 5k for peace of mind.

I brought my truck in for the free 5k "service" and they also did the trailer blind spot upgrade. I asked them to do the oil and they said since it wasn't a part of the 5k service they could do the 10k service then, or I could pay for it. I decided to pay for it and they gave me a little discount. Ended up cheaper than a quick lube place.

Are they refusing to do it? Or refusing to do it for free?

 

[maxx075]

This has been well discussed. Oil is cheap insurance. Do it at 5k for peace of mind.

I brought my truck in for the free 5k "service" and they also did the trailer blind spot upgrade. I asked them to do the oil and they said since it wasn't a part of the 5k service they could do the 10k service then, or I could pay for it. I decided to pay for it and they gave me a little discount. Ended up cheaper than a quick lube place.

Are they refusing to do it? Or refusing to do it for free?

Dealer I went to used my free "10k Oil Service" at ~850 miles. It's all dealer dependent really.

 

[WKTJR1]

I have to laugh at the 'cheap insurance' and 'peace of mind' claims. Peace of mind from what, just following the manufacturer's recommendations?

 

[TimC.]

Sorry man, you just don't get it? That's okay, it's your money.

 

[lauren01]

I think the dealer is being a jerk. There are a certain number of oil changes they will give you within the 24-month timeframe provided you’re not over the maximum miles. My Acura dealer was willing to do a break-in oil change very early for me and explained that is how everybody is doing it.
One would think it’s in Toyota’s interest to do a break-in oil change if customers request so they have fewer failures under warranty. And happier customers.

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