Originally Posted By: Indydriver
Originally Posted By: jimmyjack
I know some of you like to get the factory fill out soon after break in. Is that mandatory with the new cars now or is it OK to wait until 1st recommended service at 10,000 mi? I think not myself! I want to change it now with 2500 mi not at 10,000. Any thought's. Thanks
Figured this was a Toyota. I guess the first question you have to answer is, “Who do you consider authoritative regarding the design and engineering of your new car? A bunch of shade tree mechanics on an internet blog? A dealer driven only by his own profit? Or, the people who actually built your car?
Once you decide this, your decision is easy because each group tells you their recommendation. Toyota tells you 10,000 because they understand how modern oils work in THEIR engines and the efficiency of the filtering system THEY designed and tested over millions of miles.
First of all, I am in a great mood. I'm happy and don't want to pick a fight or even start an argument.
I don't trust most shade tree mechanics on internet blogs. I don't trust most dealers as I have experience as a service writer. I don't really trust various analytical companies. I don't trust the manufacturers as some of them recommend lifetime ATF's. Hmmmm...
So, here is how I (as an ignorant man in many respects) would make my decisions regarding fluid changes in "newer" cars. I go 1/2 of what the mfr recommends. It they say 100K miles for coolant, I'd go 50K. If they say 10K for oil, I'd go 5K. My reasoning is they want to stay as "green" as possible but not hurt their cars at least through the warranty period.
My logic may not be sufficient for most of you, but it helps me sleep better.