Re: first oil change at 3000 miles on a new Tundra?


"Jeff Olsen" <handywired@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> That's what the dealer tells me. It seems a little long; I'd be inclined
> to
> change it at 500 miles and then again at 3000. This is the '06 V8.
>
> Also, they said not to worry about engine break-in, but just to "drive the
> hell out of it"...
>
> Opinions?
>
> -jeff
>

I am surprised that it even needs a change at 3000 miles.
Most Toyota engines sold in Europe, and that includes many also sold in the
USA, now have their first oil change scheduled for 10,000 miles. Many other
manufacturers now have their first oil change scheduled for 15000 miles or
more. Yes, you read it right, fifteen thousand miles and in some cases
20,000 miles.
I would not worry about an initial oil change at a low 3000 miles.

OTOH it is silly to say "drive the hell out of it". Never do that unless
there is a *very* good reason to do so. Always drive with some mechanical
sympathy.

Huw


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