2003 Corolla....the owner's manual says to change the oil every 4,000 miles, but when I get my oil changed anywhere, the sticker always tells me that my next oil change shoudl be in 3,000 miles...
What should I do?How often should I change my oil?Believe it or not the average oil change is done around 3500miles, the manufacturer wants you to change oil around 3-4000miles, your local dealer/lube shop wants you to change it at 3000miles.
The manufacturer wants your money up front but they will %26quot;take%26quot; care of any problems as long as you do your fair share and keep up the maintenance on your car, hence the warranty.
The dealer/shop wants your money for life in the form of repeat business hence the customer service and having you change your oil at 3000miles.
All of this is also dependant upon what type of oil(synthetic or normal) and the useage that you put on your car. If you drive hundreds of miles per day then you change oil more frequently than if you only put a few hundred per week.
You can also go by time, every 3 months.How often should I change my oil?In normal use every 5000 miles is plenty. Your dealer is simply trying to make money on service you don't need. If you check your owners manual, it probably says every 7500.How often should I change my oil?Who makes the most money off of your oil change, the car manufacturer or the lube guy. Go by the book.How often should I change my oil?It depends on how you drive and what type of oil - synthetic oil will last longer between changes - you will be okay whether you change at 3, 4 or 5k. It's up to you. Change it more often if you rack up those miles in a short time.How often should I change my oil?we got a '07 caliber in jan. dealer suggested every 4,000 miles. i would go with the owners manual suggestion.How often should I change my oil?I would definately go by the book unless there is a problem with your car. I get mine changed right around 4000 miles, but i check it often. When it gets too dirty i change it (or right before 4000 miles, whichever comes first).
I also change it if i have driven a very long distance (say on a family vacation out of state)- but that is also so they can do a double check on my car to make sure it looks fine.
They put that sticker on as a suggestion- but i truly am not sure if there have been studies to prove that it is any better for your car in the long run vs following the manufacturers directionsHow often should I change my oil?Yes city driving is hard on cars all the stop and start traffic, every 3,000 miles with new filter.How often should I change my oil?my personal opining is two get your oil changed every 3to 5 monthes, it also depens on how for or how much driving you do a day.How often should I change my oil?Every 4k miles was good when you had a brand new car. As you get higher in mileage you should boost it and get one done every 3k miles. I have a 95 with 181k miles and I get one done every 2k miles, just to keep it fresh. Thats all.
Also. They found that changing your oil more often keep the emissions cleaner... %26quot;Global warming%26quot; stuff. You want to keep your car as clean as possible to lessen the emissions your car makes.How often should I change my oil?Depends on the weather and how many miles you drive.
With many short trips and very hot and cold weather I'd think 3 to 4000 miles is good. If you live in moderate climate and do more highway driving then maybe 5 to 6000 miles. Modern fuel injected cars don't contaminate the oil as quickly as older cars. Sometimes the only time anything gets checked under the hood is during an oil change. Going 6000 miles without a quick check is pushing your luck.How often should I change my oil?they tell you at those oil change places to come back in 3,000 miles so they can make more money off you and the rest of those folks that believe they know it all ----- which they do not .... your Toyota book has the correct info and if you follow the book and do the maintenance that TOYO says/// you and yo ride will both be happy for many miles.. probably one thing that is not in the book is this ::::::: when you need a BRAKE JOB you should do the works and change out the brake fluid -- this will save you money in the long haul and good brakes are cheap insurance ( to help you prevent a wreck)... :::: use the Valvoline or Castrol brands of oil and not Q State or those cheaper labels ... it is worth the few bucks more..............How often should I change my oil?Newer car requirements for oil changes is every 5,000 miles. On older vehicles it is 3,000 miles. You did well by checking your owners manual.How often should I change my oil?Forget the sticker.
If the manual says 5,000 miles - and the owner's manual is likely to be conservative - then a dealer expecting only 3,000 miles from the oil is probably using the wrong oil. The oil specification will be a code number in the manual or should be available from the dealer. The code is more important than any particular brand.
There is one legit reason for using oil with a shorter period and that is where the service intervals are far apart, but the driving conditions are tough. My VW Golf had 15,000km intervals. Because of the very dry, dusty conditions, my mechanic suggested 7,500km oil changes, i.e. an extra change inside the minor services. He could have used oil that would reach 15,000km, but it was a good policy to have the extra check. (My Citroen has 20,000km [12,500 miles] intervals.)
An oil change is not difficult to do yourself. And don't forget to check the level of your oil regularly. Don't rely on 3 or 5,000 mile servicing.
Oil changes can usually be delayed a bit. As long as the oil level is normal, there's not much risk. However, major servicing like timing belts and water pumps are time/distance-critical and you will NOT save money by driving another 5,000 miles over the limits. It may bring tears to your eyes.How often should I change my oil?contrary to popular belief the dealership didnt make up the 3000mile or 3 month rule it is ther ebecause oil loses its viscosity after this long and is not helping your engine anymore.How often should I change my oil?If the owner's manual says 5k, then do what it says. 3000 miles has always been the go-to measurement, and isn't a bad one to use. There is nothing bad that can happen from changing your oil too often, although it's terrible to wait.How often should I change my oil?3000 Miles or 3 monthsHow often should I change my oil?it all depend's on where you live and what the weather is like. If you live some place that has a lot of dust and the weather change's alot 3000 miles, or if it's really hot 3000mile's.How often should I change my oil?I always change mine every 3,000 miles, it's the best way to make your engine last and not burn oil, the oil is the life blood of your engine, take care of it.
