First oil change at 500 miles

[Mena_spuk]

Hey, just wondering how many of the new owners will decide to do the first oil change at 500 miles, the owners manual recommends 5,000 and will the warranty accept the first change at the 500 if we wanted to or it has to be done outside at a third part place or DIY?

 

[brumey]

I will do mine at 1000-1500, then 5000. I will however do at the dealership to avoid issues on a warranty claim.

 

[JR1]

I will do the first oil/filter change around 1000 miles. Then every 5K. As long as you keep records they cannot deny warranty. I keep a log with my receipts. Does the manual recommend 5k or 10k intervals? I don’t have my Sport yet.

 

[brumey]

I heard the service schedule was 10k. I too will do 1k and 5k or a year after that.

 

[Memory Lane]

From the Toyota manual:

"Maintenance Providers:

Maintenance and repair services may be performed by you or by any automotive service provider you choose.

Toyota will not deny a warranty claim solely because you used a service provider other than a Toyota dealership for maintenance and repairs. However, damage or failure caused by improper maintenance or repairs is not covered under warranty."


You also do not have to keep logs, as it will not inherently void your warranty. However, they do recommend it of course.


Check out the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. It’s federal law.

 

[EarthPIG_0311]

Excuse my ignorance but why do an oil change so early?
I was under the impression that the first oil change should be done later than normal because the oil in a brand new car has additional additives to help with the break in process? At least that's what I've read.

 

[brumey]

It would be good to know if the oil used by the factory on a new engine is different ot the same old Toyota/Mobil.

 

[Burgi]

Excuse my ignorance but why do an oil change so early?
I was under the impression that the first oil change should be done later than normal because the oil in a brand new car has additional additives to help with the break in process? At least that's what I've read.

the thought is that a bunch of ''fresh'' metal on metal contact will create more debris so its a good idea to change the initial oil early to get all the shavings out.

Not sure if it matters much these days but for peace of mind I will also be changing my oil at around 1k miles and then every 5k miles after.

 

[EarthPIG_0311]

That makes sense. I can see the logic in both POV. I change oil every 5k but on my Civic I did the 1st oil change @ 7,500 miles going with the wait b/c of "break in oil" logic. Well shit, now IDK what to do haha. I'm at ~650 miles

 

[jdgreen]

As posted on this Forum by Administrator in January, first specified oil change is at 5000 miles, then 15,000, then every 15,000 thereafter.

 

[Stormie_SS]

I'll do my first oil change at 500-1000 miles, just depends on when I pick it up. If I pick it up early enough to drive it home before I leave on my road trip it'll be 500 miles otherwise I'll change it when I get to my destination 1000 miles from where I pick it up. Then I'll do 5k intervals.