Oil change intervals

[scootr]

Neighbor has a 30 hp L series Kubota. Bought it new 20 years ago. I asked if he does his own oil changes. He said he never changed the oil

 

[RalphVa]

I have a 2005 Tacoma and do not drive it more than 1k/yr. So, I go multiple years on each M1 0w20 oil change. (Yeah, the oil cap says 5w30, but 0w20 wasn't made then. I just use 0w20 in all 3 vehicles.) Oil never looks dirty.

Had a VW TDI for nearly 7 years. Went 10k on oil changes on it and also on our Mazda3 since 2016. However, we're not putting enough miles on either the 3 nor the Miata now. So, I'm going multiple years on their M1 0w20 oil changes. Strangly enough, the Miata and the Tacoma 2.7 L take the same oil filter.

Synthetic can go 15-20k miles and multiple years.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

How about the filters though? Have you ever changed those?

Yes I do. That is the important part.

 

[bmg88201]

Thanks for all the input. I’m a creature of habit and a bit of a dinosaur. I pick up my truck tomorrow. Anyway after the free oil changes are over with, I’ll change it every 7,000 miles and I’ll keep an eye on the dip stick like I always do. I’ll feel good about that interval.

 

[Robin Veerman]

Change the engine oil early at 1500 miles or so. Next one at 10000 on the odometer. Then every 10 on the odo, 20, 30, 40… easy peasy. Change the axles and transfer case oils at the first 20 then at 50, 100… I’ve been driving Tacoma trucks since 1985 and can’t drive anything else. The best there is. Most of mine went over 500kms (Canada) commercial use and one I sold went 770kms when I lost track of it. All manual 4x4 trucks and Amsoil in each one, every lube location front to back…

 

[oosik]

I have a 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon (aka - Taco Wagon ). It uses that new full synthetic oil. I'm also "old school". Oil & filter change every 5000 miles.

 

[tomplum]

The best advice on a new ride is to check and see what the techs say. Whether that be at the service counter of the dealership, checking you tube re engine failures for your particular engine. Sounds strange, but there are good techs that put info out there.

 

[Robin Veerman]

I have a 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon (aka - Taco Wagon ). It uses that new full synthetic oil…

Full synthetic oil has been around since the early ‘70s. I’ve been using full synthetic since around 1990 or so. What’s so “new” about the oil for your truck?

 

[tomplum]

It's that new chipotle scented oil! Couldn't resist....

 

[5030]

My ongoing philosophy about oil and oil filters is simply, they are the least expensive items to change / renew on any engine so I change them regularly. Much better to run clean fresh oil and good filters than not change to oil and have it loose it's boundary lubrication aspects and wind up rebuilding a motor because it spun an insert bearing. Most engines today (except some motorcycle engines) use insert bearings and they require constant boundary lubrication ( oil film on the bearing surfaces) or they will fail.

Oil and filters are the cheapest things you will ever change. besides, you can recycle used oil in a waste oil burner or use it as an accelerant to start your burn pile...lol

My old boss (before I retired) leased a new Chrysler Pacifica and never changed or even checked the oil. Just prior to the turn in date, the engine spun a bearing and the engine had to be replaced as the collateral damage from the bearing ate the crank, tossed a rod and put a nice hole in the block, all avoidable by just changing the oil and renewing the oil filter.