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SSBN · 10-03-2007, 12:24 PM

If you bought your Camry new how long did you go before your first oil change? 500 miles? 1000? or did you just wait until the scheduled maint?

wiccanferret · 10-03-2007, 12:35 PM

There's really no such thing as "break-in oil" any more, so you're probably best off waiting for the first scheduled maintenance.

desentrix · 10-03-2007, 12:36 PM

Traditionally, many people change it 1K, and 3K following it. The dealer would advise you to stick with the maintenance log and keep it at 5K.

SourDieseL · 10-03-2007, 12:38 PM

i dropped at 1k, then i'm going ever 5k after that

marc780 · 10-03-2007, 01:46 PM

the sooner the better, i concur with desentrix opinion - 1000 miles is not too soon to change it on a new engine.
I change mine every 2,000 - 3,000 miles, i think 5,000 is too long for dino oil because i believe its well on its way to breaking down at that point.

geoff5093 · 10-03-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wiccanferret

There's really no such thing as "break-in oil" any more, so you're probably best off waiting for the first scheduled maintenance.

Thats what I heard as well, they use traditional oil so it would be fine until 5K miles. I didnt change my oil until about 4800 miles, although I checked it quite often to make sure it wasnt abnormally dark or low.

wiccanferret · 10-03-2007, 02:29 PM

On my Elantra I'll be doing the same thing I do when I buy an old car. Change it at 3000, get it on my hands so I can see what color it is, and if it looks practically new then go til 4000 next time.

TRD VVTi · 10-03-2007, 02:37 PM

As stated above, there isn't a break in oil.

You don't really have to do anything but the normal maintenance schedule. Personally, I think it's beneficial to do the first oil change in 500-1,000 miles. I would then do the regular 5,000 miles services starting when you hit 5,000 miles.

Remember to use the proper oil. If you do a search you can find the thread that shows oils to use and not use.

SSBN · 10-03-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

As stated above, there isn't a break in oil.

You don't really have to do anything but the normal maintenance schedule. Personally, I think it's beneficial to do the first oil change in 500-1,000 miles. I would then do the regular 5,000 miles services starting when you hit 5,000 miles.

Remember to use the proper oil. If you do a search you can find the thread that shows oils to use and not use.

I understand there is no break in oil, However, I have always changed my new vehicle's oil at @ 500 miles and switched to Mobil 1 full synthetic. I will continue to use this formula. Thanks to all for for the feedback.

On another note anyone else have an '08? Or am I a plankowner?

reprod · 10-03-2007, 02:56 PM

Toyota uses a synthetic blend oil. I am not sure what the dino~synthetic ratios are but it is definetely not pure dino oil.

I changed my oil at around 3600 miles and went to Mobil 1 Synthetic... Been using it ever since. Running onto 14K now.

TRD VVTi · 10-03-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SSBN

I understand there is no break in oil, However, I have always changed my new vehicle's oil at @ 500 miles and switched to Mobil 1 full synthetic. I will continue to use this formula. Thanks to all for for the feedback.

On another note anyone else have an '08? Or am I a plankowner?

I switched to synthetic at 6,000 miles.

There are others with '08's also.

SSBN · 10-03-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

I switched to synthetic at 6,000 miles.

There are others with '08's also.

Why the wait to 6k?

TRD VVTi · 10-03-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SSBN

Why the wait to 6k?

Because my 5,000 mile service was free. I drove the car with the fresh oil for 1,000 miles and then changed to Mobil 1. That service was free too but not the oil, I brought my own.

I'm not sure why I only drove it for another 1,000 miles before I changed to Mobil 1. You don't have to. I guess I just wanted the engine to be be extra clean for the switch.

desentrix · 10-03-2007, 03:58 PM

Many dealers hand out those '3 free oil change' keychain tags. If you're going to switch to synthetic, you might as well use up those 3 anyway.

Furthermore, changing oil every 3k is a waste considering the quality of oil, filters, and/or additives have improved from the past.

wiccanferret · 10-03-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by desentrix

Many dealers hand out those '3 free oil change' keychain tags. If you're going to switch to synthetic, you might as well use up those 3 anyway.

Furthermore, changing oil every 3k is a waste considering the quality of oil, filters, and/or additives have improved from the past.

I disagree. Some cars will use that oil up in that amount of time, some won't. My '94 Corolla's oil comes out clean after 5k. The '89 Celica looks used at 4k.