30,000 Mile Service

[StoreKeeper]

I have a 07 Camry V6 and want to get the 30,000 service done.

What do you recommend Dealer or Independent?

I have always changed my Oil at 3,000 miles and have replaced my Air Filter every 10,000 miles / Cabin Filter at 15,000

Thanks in advance


Rx Bruce

[workerant]

What the.... I passed my 30K years ago. If I still have my car it would be reaching the 100K by now.

Have U remove/fix the oil spitting feature that comes standard with all the '07 V6? If not, better press them to fix that since U R still have not reach the "It's your problem now" 36K mark.

I think dealer is better at serving the car than outside.

[StoreKeeper]

I'am noy aware of of the problem below?

I never have had any problems with oil

Rx Bruce


[Have U remove/fix the oil spitting feature that comes standard with all the '07 V6? If not, better press them to fix that since U R still have not reach the "It's your problem now" 36K mark.

[workerant]

It seems all the '07 V6 have this standard spitting oil. Only a matter of when it'll burst.

We talked extensively about it in this forum. {linky}

[Mike Gerber]

Just an FYI. I think your going a bit overboard changing the air filter every 10,000 miles and the cabin filter every 15,000 miles. I do agree with the 3000 miles oil changes. I think that is cheap insurance for the engine, the most expensive part of the car. I would read your owner's manual (or suplement that came with the car) about what is recommended for the air and cabin filters and also what is recommended at 30,000 miles and going forward. Many times a dealer will tell you what they recommend at specific mileage intervals. These dealer recommendations are usually just things that help them increase their profits. Read up on what Toyota actually recommends for your car and follow that.

Mike

[johnfrisco]

cabin filter is good for 30k miles under normal driving conditions. Of course if you are driving on dirt/dusty roads it should be changed more often. But it's just like the air filter you can visually inspect to see if it needs to be changed or not.

[JohnGD]

What extra do you expect they'll perform that's not a part of the $35 oil change safety inspection?

Spark plugs? No. Coolant? No. Transmission fluid? They should but no, it's lifetime fill. Brake fluid? They should but no.

Yeah, look into the oil spray problem before your powertrain warranty expires.

Originally Posted by StoreKeeper

I have a 07 Camry V6 and want to get the 30,000 service done.

What do you recommend Dealer or Independent?

I have always changed my Oil at 3,000 miles and have replaced my Air Filter every 10,000 miles / Cabin Filter at 15,000

Thanks in advance


Rx Bruce

[workerant]

What you need can be found HERE.

which will lead U to eventually HERE. And all you need is input your car's info and it'll spit you the RECOMMENDED services that you need.

Many of the questions you need can be found in the "sticky" up top. Just FYI.

I hope those info helps.

[Streaker]

^ Good info workerant! I only have 29,400 on mine and will be taking it in soon for the 30,000 mi. service. I got my car in April of '06.