Post your oil change regimen!

[narly charley]

As the title says... Post what brand, weight, and mileage intervals you do your oil changes with. Also, don't be afraid to throw in your oil filter brand that you like.

I use Pennzoil Ultra. 5W-30. I change at every 5,000 miles. I use Toyota OEM filters.

[UberSilver]

Mobil1 Extended performance 5/30 once per year, and Denso filter every 6 months.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...nce_5W-30.aspx

http://www.densoaftermarket.com/oil-filter.php

[DebbyM46227]

So far, mine were through ToyotaCare that came with my car. Whatever synthetic oil they use. The next oil change I have to pay for. I may go to Car-X.

[mryaris]

I have used Mobil 1 0W-30 & NAPA gold filters since my Yaris was new. It has 67K miles on it now and I change the oil every 5000 miles, although I plan on extending it to 10000 miles next oil change (I will switch to NAPA platinum filter).

[mr_miles]

I'm on Toyota care right now also, but as soon as I'm off it, mobil one synthetic 5w30 with matching filter. (always buy it on sale, 28.99 for the whole thing!)

[narly charley]

Why would you guys EVER go 10,000 miles on an oil change? That is just crazy.

[UberSilver]

Originally Posted by narly charley

Why would you guys EVER go 10,000 miles on an oil change? That is just crazy.

I changed the oil every 2 years (18k~20k miles)on my 85 PU(22r engine), for 17 years. I put close to 500K miles on that truck, and drove it to the junk yard.

Never had any issues with the truck or engine.

Toyotas do not need 3k~5k mile oil changes. It's just a waste of money.(IMO).

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by UberSilver

I changed the oil every 2 years (18k~20k miles)on my 85 PU(22r engine), for 17 years. I put close to 500K miles on that truck, and drove it to the junk yard.

Never had any issues with the truck or engine.

Toyotas do not need 3k~5k mile oil changes. It's just a waste of money.(IMO).

^^^^^This. Pretty much. For the last 122k + miles I've tried to be just under 20k miles between oil/filter changes. Over the 'life' of my Yaris, per my log book, I've changed my oil and filter at the following mileage points on the car: 10,002 miles.....15,119 miles.....20,003 miles.....25,057 miles.....38,036 miles.....72,050 miles.....87,708 miles.....110,150 miles.....113,548 miles.....131,751 miles.....153,918 miles.....169,891 miles.....188,622 miles.....207,297 miles.....226,835 miles. I currently have 235,728 miles on my Yaris. I had the spark plugs replaced at just over 208,000 miles for the first time (amazingly, a Toyota dealer was the cheapest place I found). When I picked the car up, the service writer at the dealership told me they tried to find things to recommend that I do re service, and the only thing they could come up with was to change the air filter (I had a new one waiting in the wings t put in myself after the spark plug change). He said the engine is in great shape and is not burning any oil.

P.S. oops...almost certain I left one out. I felt guilty after the 34,014 lapse between odometer 38,036 and 72,050 so I changed again at 74,000+ . Will check log book again.

P.P.S. Checked. 74,000+, to be exact, was 74,480

[UberSilver]

Good to hear! FYI, I will be changing the auto trans fluid once a year as well, as it only needs 3 quarts, and I pretty much drive my cars like I've stolen them

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

^^^^^This. Pretty much. For the last 122k + miles I've tried to be just under 20k miles between oil/filter changes. Over the 'life' of my Yaris, per my log book, I've changed my oil and filter at the following mileage points on the car: 10,002 miles.....15,119 miles.....20,003 miles.....25,057 miles.....38,036 miles.....72,050 miles.....87,708 miles.....110,150 miles.....113,548 miles.....131,751 miles.....153,918 miles.....169,891 miles.....188,622 miles.....207,297 miles.....226,835 miles. I currently have 235,728 miles on my Yaris. I had the spark plugs replaced at just over 208,000 miles for the first time (amazingly, a Toyota dealer was the cheapest place I found). When I picked the car up, the service writer at the dealership told me they tried to find things to recommend that I do re service, and the only thing they could come up with was to change the air filter (I had a new one waiting in the wings t put in myself after the spark plug change). He said the engine is in great shape and is not burning any oil.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I change mine once a year with Amsoil. I bounce from 0w-20 and 5w-20. I'm also using Amsoil EA oil filters, once a year as well. When Amsoil temporarily discontinued their EA oil filter for the Yaris, I was using MANN oil filters and changing them every 7500 miles.

[toad]

i change mine every 10k with pennzoil platinum 5w-30 and mobil 1 extended performance filters. been using this combination since the car was brand new and with nearly 150k miles i've had no problems!

i'm not telling anyone else what to do- just what works for me.

[MadMax]

What? We have to change the oil in our cars?!?

[narly charley]

You guys are crazy... Haha!

[mr_miles]

Most full synthetic oils suggest changing oil every 10k. i run 8 at the most, but if I plan on going over 5k, i'll change the filter and top it off.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Been doing this for a while now, and my engine compression test is just a few psi lower than a brand new engine. So I think the Amsoil is worth it ;)

[Hershey]

Twice a year at 6 months or just under 5,000 miles . Have to because of the Platinum warranty . Use Shell synthetic 5w-20 for the cold months and their 5w-30 during the warmer weather . Now using AC Delco PF 1233 oil filter for less than $4 each . Shell synthetic is under $3.40 a quart . May get a used oil analysis at upcoming oil change . Depends if the weather cooperates . Outdoor O.C. on the drive .

[UberSilver]

Originally Posted by Hershey

Twice a year at 6 months or just under 5,000 miles . Have to because of the Platinum warranty . Use Shell synthetic 5w-20 for the cold months and their 5w-30 during the warmer weather . Now using AC Delco PF 1233 oil filter for less than $4 each . Shell synthetic is under $3.40 a quart . May get a used oil analysis at upcoming oil change . Depends if the weather cooperates . Outdoor O.C. on the drive .

You'd be better off running 0/30 for cold and 5/30 for hot.

The 30 wt end of the oil is measured at 212*F, that does not change once your engine is warmed up, wether it be winter or summer.

[Yaristeve]

Castrol GTX, 5W-30, OEM filter every 3,000 miles. I buy my filters on ebay by the case.