1013 Miles in, first oil change completed

[SilverSurfer]

Just over 1k miles and I had the oil changed for the first time. Dang, that filter is tiny. Glad to have it done and the break in period completed. Now I can drive up to 65, lol.

I saw a nice 4R while I was at the dealer.

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[Airborne]

Well done, i myself am in the thinking , get that oil out, 1000 miles ….out fresh new oil time , even after another 1000 another clean out. The cheapest maintenance you can do for a good cause
of course just my opinion , been doing this way for years without issues
David

 

[B-52 Gunner]

My TRD Pro is at the dealer now for 5,000 service. I asked the service manager about doing an oil change. He said not necessary till 10,000 miles. I'm a little uncomfortable with that but I figure if Toyota Care thinks not doing an oil change is cost effective vs a new engine, who am I to question.

 

[rsaxon1135]

My TRD Pro is at the dealer now for 5,000 service. I asked the service manager about doing an oil change. He said not necessary till 10,000 miles. I'm a little uncomfortable with that but I figure if Toyota Care thinks not doing an oil change is cost effective vs a new engine, who am I to question.

Ditto. Waiting at the dealer right now on my 5000 mile service. I wanted an oil and filter change and was also told 10k. If I wanted it done anyway it was out of pocket. So, I’ll wait. Still can’t quite get used to the life of full synthetic oil.

 

[maxx075]

Ditto. Waiting at the dealer right now on my 5000 mile service. I wanted an oil and filter change and was also told 10k. If I wanted it done anyway it was out of pocket. So, I’ll wait. Still can’t quite get used to the life of full synthetic oil.

Going for my 3rd oil change at 10k

 

[diverjm]

Just got all the supplies to do my first oil change. Only have 800 miles but I figured, what the heck. $49 is worth the piece of mind.

 

[SilverSurfer]

My TRD Pro is at the dealer now for 5,000 service. I asked the service manager about doing an oil change. He said not necessary till 10,000 miles. I'm a little uncomfortable with that but I figure if Toyota Care thinks not doing an oil change is cost effective vs a new engine, who am I to question.

The service manager doesn’t have to pay if your engine fails early. In fact, it’s his business to profit from failures. Toyota literally doesn’t have an interest in what occurs outside of their warranty period because you will either pay for repairs or, if significant costs and vehicle age are involved, buy a new Toyota. Sure they care about their rep for reliability, but in aggregate, not individually.

I’ve rarely found anyone in the service department to be knowledgeable in anything Automotive related. Just remember, service advisors jobs are to find work for the service department to do.

Do right by yourself, don’t rely on the dealer or manufacturer to act in your best interests.

 

[LincolnSixAlpha]

Well stated @SilverSurfer. That said, to me -- oil's cheap and easy to change on these things. Mine's had 5 oil changes already and it's only @ 12.5K miles. Overkill -- sure, but hit up Costco and get yourself a lot of their good quality 0-20w synthetic and you'll be rolling in black gold like me!

 

[SP4RUNNER]

My TRD Pro is at the dealer now for 5,000 service. I asked the service manager about doing an oil change. He said not necessary till 10,000 miles. I'm a little uncomfortable with that but I figure if Toyota Care thinks not doing an oil change is cost effective vs a new engine, who am I to question.

idk about waiting, I mean even @The car care nut from youtube had a video on this! lol. I mean if your leasing or financing your truck and you plan on trading it in then I guess take it in at 10k (this is why I refuse to purchase a used vehicle). I took my Trialhunter at 1000k , going in at 6k and then getting my "free" Toyota Care at 10000k. Call me crazy but I like to keep my vehicles on point. lol

 

[jsuber]

Breakin period? Uh oh.

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