How long before an oil change?

[Lexxther]

Most cars are recommended to have their oil changes done every 3000 miles. 2007 Camrys are recommended to have their oil changes done every 5000 miles. I wonder why.

[JSM1284]

Actually most new cars are all 5000. Even on my 89 Toyota pickup, the recommended service intreval was 5000

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by Lexxther

Most cars are recommended to have their oil changes done every 3000 miles. 2007 Camrys are recommended to have their oil changes done every 5000 miles. I wonder why.

Because engines run cleaner, are manufactured better, and the recommended oils are better.

You have a TRD grill? I didn't know that TRD made a Camry grill. Do you have pics? Where did you get it?

[etc]

I don't care about official maint. intervals, they are usually overstated - I change stuff sooner. Example: automatic transmission fluid - better change it annually if you want the tranny to last. Their offfical version is what, 100K miles? Or 60K? Anyway...

Back to oil, I change Mobil 1 5w30 every 4K miles.

[CamrySExxx]

5000miles for dino oil or synthetic? what is a good interval for synthetic... I've always been changing around 6250m (10 000KM and looks liek it can last even longer)

[TRD VVTi]

The factory recommended maintenance interval is 5,000 miles when using the proper oil.

If you want to go longer it's up to you. Don't expect warranty coverage if you have a problem though. Toyota doesn't car what other people say the maintenance should be. They only care what their requirements are.

[CamrySExxx]

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

The factory recommended maintenance interval is 5,000 miles when using the proper oil.

what does toyota use though? dino oil ?

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by CamrySExxx

what does toyota use though? dino oil ?

Oil that meets the GF-4 specification is required. I have a thread in this same forum with many oils listed.

[njerald]

Originally Posted by Lexxther

Most cars are recommended to have their oil changes done every 3000 miles. 2007 Camrys are recommended to have their oil changes done every 5000 miles. I wonder why.

Most cars - BS.

You've been brainwashed by Jiffylube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lexxther]

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

Because engines run cleaner, are manufactured better, and the recommended oils are better.

You have a TRD grill? I didn't know that TRD made a Camry grill. Do you have pics? Where did you get it?

It's not a TRD Grill... it's a TRD Grille Emblem. Sorry for the confusion there.

[desentrix]

Just remember when considering oil: avoid switching back and forth from dino/synthetic. Once you go synthetic, you might as well stay with it. Use you free 3 oil changes at least. The 1st change should be dino.

[w203]

You can extend the reccommended oil change with the type/size of the filter, the oil and the driving habits.

[touringcamry]

Originally Posted by desentrix

Just remember when considering oil: avoid switching back and forth from dino/synthetic. Once you go synthetic, you might as well stay with it. Use you free 3 oil changes at least. The 1st change should be dino.

Myth, switching between a conventional and synthetic generally does not cause problems. Otherwise my 5S-FE would have been destroyed long before the car was totaled.

[steveyhustle]

so recommended is every 5k miles? even for my 03? cuz i do mine every 3 but curious cuz somtimes i go over to 4k and i think dam im fuckin up i need a oil change!! lol..

[RICO8458]

Regardless of what they say, i change my oil every 3,000 miles, and the air filter every other oil change, also, the tranny, I do a drain and refill every 12 months, just to make sure that the car runs real smooth. other things, like the pcv, fuel injector, coolant, brake pads, up front, etc.. i check them often. the serpentine belt too. but my car is a 2005 with 48,000 miles now. so i have to stay on top of it.