Oil change -- Anyone over 5,000 miles do a 3rd party oil change?

[gaberamos9]

Anyone over 5,000 miles do a 3rd party oil change? And have a good experience? I really never have time to get it into the dealer or ever want to deal with their service people. I could really use some help here I need service done in right under 5,000.

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[tacorancher]

I’m going to get the tools needed to do it on my own. Done with dealer unless it’s warranty claim or Toyotacare.

 

[Sagebrush]

do a 3rd party oil change? And have a good experience?

I did on my previous Taco from time to time–I'm not a fan of doing it in the dead of winter, so I fall off the wagon once in a while. You need to find a place you trust.

 

[soupy1234]

I've always found doing it myself to be more convenient. Was going to have the dealer do the first one at the 5000 mi checkup because, well, I was feeling lazy. But they didn't notice it on my service request, so I ended up doing it myself. Took me about an hour because of fighting with the lower engine covers. Would you believe that they won't go on upside down!
Poor design man.

 

[bking]

Same here. Do it on my own. It's just more convenient.

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