About Higher Mileage Oil Changes
Every combustion engine has a recommended motor oil with an oil change schedule. Oil changes at specified miles keep the engine clean and introduce a motor oil of the thinnest viscosity. Higher mileage oil changes happen after the recommended miles. If a Toyota runs on full-synthetic oil with change service due at 10,000 miles but the oil change doesn't happen until 11,000 miles, this is a 1,000-mile extended oil change. For 1,000 miles, the engine has been operating with increased friction and heat.
Benefits of Scheduled Oil Changes vs. Risks of Higher Mileage Oil Changes
The best way to get the most out of an engine is by changing the motor oil at the recommended miles. Here are the proven benefits of following the recommended oil change schedule with the risks of extended oil changes:
- Cleaner engine with maximum engine lubrication vs. dirty engine with poor lubrication
- Optimal operating temperature vs. engine overheating
- Enhanced fuel efficiency vs. poor fuel efficiency
- Smooth & quiet engine vs. rough idling with louder engine
- Prevention of wear & tear vs. excessive wear & tear
- Longest-lasting engine vs. shorter engine life
- Reduced operational cost vs. increased long-term cost
When Does my Toyota Need an Oil Change?
This depends on the model and year with the specifics detailed in the owner's manual. There are three primary motor oils that you will find lubricating Toyota's combustion engines: conventional, semi-synthetic, and full-synthetic. Oil changes are generally recommended as follows:
- Conventional - every 3,000 to 5,000 miles
- Semi-synthetic - every 5,000 to 7,500 miles
- Full-synthetic - every 7,500 to 10,000 miles
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