10K miles on Toyota 0w-20?

[Stewart Fan]

My wifes Camry recently had the last of its free oil changes at 25K miles. Its been going in every 5K and getting Castrol's Syntec Blend 5w-20.

I'm really not looking forward to changing the oil in her Camry,and am leaning towards letting the dealer continue to change it.

For $52 they'll change it with the 5w-20 blend. For an extra $10 they use synthetic 0w-20.

IIRC the 2012 Camry now has a 10K OCI with 0w-20,vs the 5k mile OCI on the 2011.

Any reason I should continue with the 5w-20 at 5K as opposed to the 0w-20 at 10K?

 

[Falken]

Well, you could easily save 30$ or more if you do it yourself.

And it will be done right.

1 Litre of 0W20 from Toyota is 5.75$, and you could probably get a Wix filter in the States for under 7$.

And besides, you'd be be making the wife happy and have some time to have a few cold ones and relax while doing it... Taking a car to the dealer and waiting is a lot more trouble in my opinion.

Most people here can change their oil in less than 30 mins, I take my time because I usually can't wait to do it again, but that's me.

 

[Artem]

Her driving conditions are one reason. If they are mostly highway with little to no drives shorter then 15 minutes, 10k OCIs shouldn't be a problem with a quality synthetic like Toyota's juice.

If she drives mostly city with stop and go traffic, i'd stick with 5k OCIs but definitely find a local mechanic to change the oil for you while you provide the products. You can get GREAT synthetic and an awesome oil filter for less then $30 and then pay $10 for a good mechanic to put it in for you. It's going to be cheaper and you'll use high quality stuff.

You could also do a few UOA tests to determine if your wife's driving condition falls into the SEVERE service or not. If it doesn't, 10k OCIs aren't a problem.

 

[Indydriver]

I'm looking at this same dilemma, at least starting out. I have a 2012 Sienna V6 which comes with 0W-20 as OE and calls for 10,000 mile OCs from day one with not so much as an OLM. We also have a 2011 Honda V6 (I know, I know, totally different engine) that specs 0W-20 but has an OLM that called for the first change at 6300. I did a UOA on that FF and it was ready to go. I just really cant see going 10,000 on the FF. I have TGMO sitting in my garage and I'm thinking doing OC #1 at 4 to 5,000 miles, then letting Toyota change it at 10 and 20,000.

 

[Hokiefyd]

If I recall correctly, the 2011 Camry Hybrid is still on the 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine, which has always used 5W-20 at 5,000 mile intervals (or thereabouts). The 2012 Camry Hybrid uses the newer 2.5L 2AR-FE engine, which has always used 0W-20 at 10,000 mile intervals.

I would continue to use 5W-20 @ 5,000 mile intervals on your '11 Camry Hybrid. Change it yourself for peace of mind (and saving money). The 2AZ-FE uses a spin-on oil filter, right?

 

[tig1]

I do 10K OCIs with M1 0-20 in all driving conditions regardless of time. I would think Toyo will work well also.

 

[Stewart Fan]

Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd


I would continue to use 5W-20 @ 5,000 mile intervals on your '11 Camry Hybrid. Change it yourself for peace of mind (and saving money). The 2AZ-FE uses a spin-on oil filter, right?


I have no idea what kind of filter it has. I've never looked under her car.

Like I said,I have no desire to change the oil in her car. I get plenty of grease under my nails changing oil on 2 other vehicles,2 outboards and a bunch of dirt bikes.

The dealer is either gonna get paid $52 or $62. Just don't know which yet.

 

[The Critic]

I use Toyota 0w-20 and have a service done every 10k. My last Toyota 0w-20 UOA at 10,000 miles was satisfactory.

 

[Donald]

Spring for the extra $10.