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Old 02-26-2009, 04:22 PM   #1
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Oil Change Issue.

Hello, Well i hit 1300 miles so i decided to get my oil changed, because i was told to change it after the first 1000 miles. So i did today. I went to the dealership to get the oil changed, due to i wanted them to check other things as well. So I asked for synthetic oil, and i was basically told i was nuts. That i did not need it, why even get it, blah blah blah. But i got what i wanted. They charged 61 dollars for it and i was like UHM wow. Is that a normal price for synthetic oil? Also, When do i get my oil changed again now? I only put 1300 miles on my yaris within 5 months, so do i wait another 5 months or until i hit ANOTHER 3000 miles? Im so confused.
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:30 PM   #2
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60-70 is the going rate these days for any oil change. You'll find this out when the dealership starts send flyers out to you.

I hope I don't start a debate. You can chose the old rule of 3k, many do 5k between changes (that's what the book says). If the price bugs you, buy your own synthetic and filter and take it to one of those lube job only places.
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:31 PM   #3
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Holy crap, that's what I paid for Amsoil 0W-20 and an EA filter. That combo allows me to change it once a year or 25000 miles, which ever comes first. Amsoil is the best when it comes to synthetic oil. Next time, change it yourself, and keep the receit, however, I believe to maintain the factory warranty, you'll still have to change it every 5k miles (don't quote me on that tho). You can also get Royal Purple for near that price, and Mobil 1 for half that price.
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:32 PM   #4
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At my dealership, you can bring your own synthetic oil in ($61 for just the oil is a rip-off, if $61 was for the whole oil change with synthetic, that sounds like normal dealership pricing). Also, you can easily go AT LEAST 5000 miles with synthetic.
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It's pretty easy to change the oil yourself too, but if you're having problems with it, just ask us for help. There's a DIY guide around here too, I think.
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:33 PM   #6
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I believe to maintain the factory warranty, you'll still have to change it every 5k miles (don't quote me on that tho). You can also get Royal Purple for near that price, and Mobil 1 for half that price.
Yeah, that's why I change mine, even with synthetic, at 5000. At least until the warranty runs out.
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:38 PM   #7
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Hello, Well i hit 1300 miles so i decided to get my oil changed, because i was told to change it after the first 1000 miles. So i did today. I went to the dealership to get the oil changed, due to i wanted them to check other things as well. So I asked for synthetic oil, and i was basically told i was nuts. That i did not need it, why even get it, blah blah blah. But i got what i wanted. They charged 61 dollars for it and i was like UHM wow. Is that a normal price for synthetic oil? Also, When do i get my oil changed again now? I only put 1300 miles on my yaris within 5 months, so do i wait another 5 months or until i hit ANOTHER 3000 miles? Im so confused.
61 dollars is fair, maybe actually cheaper than normal. Normally I'd say stick to the 5k OCIs, synthetic or dino, with a Toyota filter or better, but since you drive such few miles I'd say a 3,000 mile OCI should be about right, but watch your oil level because I would have waited until about 10K miles, or 5K miles at the very least to switch to full synthetic. You may burn a little extra oil at first until the motor is broken in good.
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:40 PM   #8
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Well i only drive about 1300 in 5 months, if i wait until i go 3-5k miles, i wont be changing my oil for like 10-15 months. I thought you shouldnt wait that long? Do you think i can go a year with synthetic if i only drive 1300 within 5 months? This is what i dont understand.
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Can someone verify what I'm about to say? I heard that new engines are pre-broken in before shipment/installation? True or false?
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:43 PM   #10
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Well i only drive about 1300 in 5 months, if i wait until i go 3-5k miles, i wont be changing my oil for like 10-15 months. I thought you shouldnt wait that long? Do you think i can go a year with synthetic if i only drive 1300 within 5 months? This is what i dont understand.
Oil ages too, so it depends on the oil you buy. That's why Amsoil is only good for a year, even if you don't reach the 25k limit. At least, this is what I think.

Why do you drive that little only?
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That's been said before, yes.
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That's been said before, yes.
Which one, the oil age, or the pre-broken in deal?
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Well i only drive about 1300 in 5 months, if i wait until i go 3-5k miles, i wont be changing my oil for like 10-15 months. I thought you shouldnt wait that long? Do you think i can go a year with synthetic if i only drive 1300 within 5 months? This is what i dont understand.
Don't go over 1 year, and I'd get it out on a mini roadtrip (40 miles?) at least once a week.
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Didn't realize you ninja posted me-- The break in.
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:46 PM   #15
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Oil ages too, so it depends on the oil you buy. That's why Amsoil is only good for a year, even if you don't reach the 25k limit. At least, this is what I think.

Why do you drive that little only?
I take the train to work everyday, because its just quicker and easier for me to do it like that. So i drive to and from the train, and not many other places. Im just so confused on what to do. I dont know if i should wait another 5 months before getting my oil changed again, or if i can wait longer due to i drive less and its synthetic.
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Didn't realize you ninja posted me-- The break in.
hahaha, I'm sneaky like that.
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I take the train to work everyday, because its just quicker and easier for me to do it like that. So i drive to and from the train, and not many other places. Im just so confused on what to do. I dont know if i should wait another 5 months before getting my oil changed again, or if i can wait longer due to i drive less and its synthetic.
How's the climate there? That may help us give you an answer.

Good job on public transportation!
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Can someone verify what I'm about to say? I heard that new engines are pre-broken in before shipment/installation? True or false?
If they are then they missed my friend's XD because it sure did use the oil until she got 8k or 9k miles on the car.

Even if they test run them the motors are still pretty green when you get them.
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