well the OP is gone so we will never know
I think if this was really a systemic issue like you claim, Toyota would have done something about it my friend.because its been shown times and times again that 10k OCI's in these toyotas end up with coked rings
Corolla is not a truck.I do 10k oil changes as recommended for my Tacoma and my Corolla cross hybrid (prius drivetrain) Most people “do not” fall into Toyotas defined special operating conditions as Toyota spells them out in their maintenance manuals. Toyota does not use the term “severe service”.
over maintenance has no quantifiable benefit.
I didn’t say it was but it has the same maintenance manual language. Edit to add after pulling out the cross hybrids maintenance manual. It is even harder to meet special operating conditions with the hybrid. Stop and go driving is not a factor and towing or car top carriers require body mount tightening but no early oil change. TheCorolla is not a truck.
Sure it does but that's according to the manufacturer. It's good for them to service your vehicle more frequently." Bring her in every 6 months sir (madam) and we'll give you an oil change and a brake service. Oh my goodness that air filter hasn't been changed in months too. And by the way, next service you'll need all of the above and a transmission flush, you know just to be on the safe side." Pity the unsuspecting little old lady that goes to the dealership.I change all my Toyotas (and others) at or before 5,000 miles. Most peoples driving falls under severe but don't realize it.
The Tacoma owner’s manual actually calls for 5000 mile changes with towing, heavy loads, or a car top carrier, frequent trips under 5 mi in freezing weather, extensive idling and/or low speed driving, and with off road use.I didn’t say it was but it has the same maintenance manual language. Edit to add after pulling out the cross hybrids maintenance manual. It is even harder to meet special operating conditions with the hybrid. Stop and go driving is not a factor and towing or car top carriers require body mount tightening but no early oil change. The
Predominately driving on dirt roads dirt roads is the on,y special operating condition that would require a 5k mile oil change.
this makes sense to me since in the most severe urban traffic I get the best mileage with it and less gas use means less impact on oil life.
The truck is a pig, it rides crappy burns a lot of fuel but will go anywhere I point it. it’s my 4th Tacoma among 4 previous 4 runners as well, none ever had any engine issues, but it has its utility and I am not getting rid of it.
Continue reading The maintenance Manuel . It states if the majority of your driving is under these special operating conditions. Few drivers do this. I have dug this up one time this week already And posted it, I am not going to do it again. Search my name and posts and you will find it. Or look for the “ not at the beggining of the maintenance manual.The Tacoma owner’s manual actually calls for 5000 mile changes with towing, heavy loads, or a car top carrier, frequent trips under 5 mi in freezing weather, extensive idling and/or low speed driving, and with off road use.
Trucks are much more likely to fall under these use cases than hybrid Corolla SUVs.
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I am aware of this stipulation. It does not change the fact that trucks are more likely to fall into the special operating criteria than hybrid crossover SUVs. Bear in mind a combination of these scenarios can qualify. “Majority” means over 50%, so if half your driving falls under ANY of them, you qualify.Continue reading The maintenance Manuel . It states if the majority of your driving is under these special operating conditions. Few drivers do this. I have dug this up one time this week already And posted it, I am not going to do it again. Search my name and posts and you will find it. Or look for the “ not at the beggining of the maintenance manual.
edit..herr if you are lazy
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EXCESSIVE stop and go driving. Of course every car has to stop and go 😂 Exactly, it’s all relative😂😂😂 the problem is it doesn’t say EXCESSIVE anywhere.bobistheoilguy.com
Pet peeve, as I keep seeing people use the term stipulation incorrectly. A stipulation is an agreement between parties, generally made as part of a legal proceeding. As an attorney we use them all the time, for example in Court we may stipulate to admit a piece of evidence. Likewise, parties may jointly stipulate the Court issue an order (Stipulated Application and Proposed Order) or the Court may ask if the parties are willing to mediate and each attorney responds "so stipulated".I am aware of this stipulation.
So the owner is bound to the stipulation that the maintenance schedule be followed for the warranty to remain valid.Pet peeve, as I keep seeing people use the term stipulation incorrectly. A stipulation is an agreement between parties, generally made as part of a legal proceeding. As an attorney we use them all the time, for example in Court we may stipulate to admit a piece of evidence. Likewise, parties may jointly stipulate the Court issue an order (Stipulated Application and Proposed Order) or the Court may ask if the parties are willing to mediate and each attorney responds "so stipulated".
An owner's manual sets out requirements. A regular written contract has terms.