How often do I need to change my synthetic oil?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

for warranty purposes, you should stick to the 5,000 mile intervals (which is what i'm doing).

freakin cost me 35 bucks to change my own oil (also using Mobil 1).

[joey1320]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

for warranty purposes, you should stick to the 5,000 mile intervals (which is what i'm doing).

freakin cost me 35 bucks to change my own oil (also using Mobil 1).

well synthetic oil just keeps getting more expensive, i'm glad i get it free from work... you could go with the 5k miles and be more than ok.

this is one of those questions that gets a lot difference answers so everybody will say something different. like for example on MINIs the intervals are 10k miles for 1st service and 15k miles after that or 1 year. Yep thats correct...

[reznunt]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

for warranty purposes, you should stick to the 5,000 mile intervals (which is what i'm doing).

freakin cost me 35 bucks to change my own oil (also using Mobil 1).

mobil1 5 quart jug at walmart: $19.99
toyota oil filter and washer: $3.99 + $0.99

Roughly $27 total. Where does the extra $8 go?

[nsmitchell]

Originally Posted by reznunt

mobil1 5 quart jug at walmart: $19.99
toyota oil filter and washer: $3.99 + $0.99

Roughly $27 total. Where does the extra $8 go?

Yep, that can't be beat! I get the Napa Gold filters though. $6.00 each.