2013 Tundra oil change interval

[deerefan]

I called the dealer today as we are nearing the 5k mile mark to schedule the 1st oil change. Since it has 24mo/24k mile free maintenance, I figured I would take advantage of it. The service writer told me I am only due for a tire rotate, oil change intervals are 10k miles and 5k on severe duty schedule. This is also in the manual. I am wondering if this interval increased when they offered the free maint program. The truck, per the svc writer, has 0-20w synthetic, allowing for the 10k mile change interval. Hmmmm....thoughts?

 

[timswi]

My GMC goes apx 6-7k before the computer yaps for an oil change which I believe assumes dino, not synthetic...I'd say it sounds reasonable given the synthetic.

Guys that I work with that have expensive European cars that are all synthetic are going around 10k per the manuals and computers.

 

[Markcuda]

If, and I say if, if you sleep ok at night with 10,000 miles oil changes, then, I say, by all means, stay at 10,000 mile oil changes.

 

[Grahamguy]

My 2006 tundra is every 7k with a sythetic blend. If you really want to be shocked our service intrivals for some of our semi trucks is 50K (DD15 engines)

 

[sixdogs]

I have a 2011 Tundra with the service package but I change my own oil even though the dealer would do it for free. Me decision was based on the complex oil filter arrangement ant the numerous complaints of dealers screwing it up or overtorquing the canister and causing oil loss and engine problems. I want no part of that.

Search the net or check TundraSolutions website. it's a little hairy to change the first time but the second time is a breeze. I change my oil--synthetic--at 7,500 or so miles and use 5W20. That viscosity is what it came from the factory with so it's good enough for me. A lot of guys say the 0W20 causes too much engine noise. I took their word for it.

 

[dusty3030]

I've got a 2013 and I DIY mine, skipped the dealer freebies. I want to go twist their arm to give me a half dozen filters in exchange for not taking them up on that.
I also changed out the plastic filter cap with an OE aluminum one. You can get them off Ebay complete with an aluminum wrench.

 

[Bob77064]

My 2007 Tundra 5.7 came with regular oil and I based the oil changes on 5,000 miles. At 48,000 miles I switched to synthetic oil and now use the 10,000 mile interval.

 

[Bob77064]

Also I use 0W20

 

[Milo]

If it were MY new truck and I planned on keeping it for 100K or longer I would change the oil at 5,000 and 15,000 miles on my dime, and let them do it at 10,000 along with their tire rotation. This is what I'm doing with our new Carry. After they do it at 15K then I'll change the oil every 7,500 miles (Mobil 1) which is about once per year for us on both the Camry and my old Tundra.

 

[sixdogs]

I've got a 2013 and I DIY mine, skipped the dealer freebies. I want to go twist their arm to give me a half dozen filters in exchange for not taking them up on that.
I also changed out the plastic filter cap with an OE aluminum one. You can get them off Ebay complete with an aluminum wrench.

Dusty--I've been searching but can't seem to find one. what do I search for?