is 5000 miles too long to wait for an oil change?

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Originally Posted by Yarus Maximus

Why does Toyota recommend a conventional oil change at 5000 miles for the Yaris? Every other car I've owned required a conventional oil change at 3000 miles (or 5000 if synthetic).

It all has to do with marketing.
Auto manufactures want to claim that their cars are more maintainence free and "greener" than the competition.
Bottom line, it's your car, you are paying for it so, change the oil when you want to.

Personally, I change my oil about every 3k miles or so.