Should you change your oil every 3000 or 5000 miles?
It used to be normal to change the oil every 3,000 miles, but with modern lubricants most engines today have recommended oil change intervals of 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Moreover, if your car’s engine requires full-synthetic motor oil, it might go as far as 15,000 miles between services!
Is it necessary to change oil every 3000 miles?
The quick-lube chains usually recommend it be done every three months or 3,000 miles, but many mechanics would tell you that such frequent changes are overkill. Indeed, most car owner’s manuals recommend changing out the oil less frequently, usually after 5,000 or 7,500 miles.
Does Toyota change oil 5000 miles?
Does Toyota Care provide an oil and filter change every time my vehicle’s maintenance light comes on? Yes, if your vehicle’s maintenance schedule calls for this service every 5000 miles.
How often should I change the oil in my Toyota Camry?
Synthetic oil can be changed every 1 year/10,000 miles. There is some debate on this from those who say 3 months or 3,000 miles. Ultimately the decision on when to change your oil is up to you. Whichever time frame you decide, the key is to be consistent.
How often do you need to change your oil?
1 Every 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) or every six months 2 Every 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers) 3 Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles (8,046 to 12,070 kilometers) 4 Every 10,000 to 15,000 miles or every six months (16,093 to 24,140 kilometers)
Where is the oil filter on a Toyota Camry?
Climb under your Camry and find the drain oil plug. It sits below the engine. Slide the oil collection pan under the drain oil plug. Then, unscrew the plug enough to get the oil to empty into the pan. After the oil is empty, find the oil filter.
Is it normal to use a quart of oil per mile?
In my view it might be common for these 2007 2.4L Camry engines, but consuming a quart of oil ever 1,000 miles should not be expected or normal after only 50,000 miles on a well maintained car like mine. It is a flaw, but if I can slow the oil consumption with a slightly higher viscosity oil it would be less of a hassle.