2013 Tundra oil change interval

[kenmac]

10K with modern synthetics is not a issue

Chris

That really depends on driving conditions....You may be able to do it. I may not... everyone don't drive under the same conditions..... I wouldn't do it without a few UOA'S

 

[kenmac]

You should all remember, although synthetic oil can go the distance, very few oil filters will.

They are out there. You won't find them at wally world and they cost more than $2.99

 

[Markcuda]

 

[EMcPhee]

They change mine every 5K, but it is a 2012. The interval at 5K may have been costing Toyota USA to much, I'd want to see data that says 10K is OK.

This is standard Motor Oil.

 

[crazyal]

Finding 0w20 oil that's not synthetic may be hard. My Rav4 is also on the 10k schedule. I did it at 5k but from now on it's going to be at 10k intervals (starting at 15k miles). The filter shouldn't be an issue since it's a cartridge style and the bypass/ check valves are in the engine and a part of the filter. Toyota does state that if you are doing severe duty then you need to drop down to 5k per change.

 

[kenmac]

They change mine every 5K, but it is a 2012. The interval at 5K may have been costing Toyota USA to much, I'd want to see data that says 10K is OK.

The only data that will show you that , is a OUA. If you don't drive your truck on the HWY / interstate for long distances, You are most likely driving severe duty conditions. Severe duty/driving conditions include but are not limited to.. Cranking up your cold engine & driving a few blocks to the store and back home. (not getting engine up to operating temps). Stop and go in town traffic where the engine will be idling a lot at traffic lights. If anyone says you can go 10K miles B-4 changing your oil without a UOA. They are telling you a lie. They know nothing about your driving conditions.... Why not just drive 20K,30K 40K etc,.B-4 changing.. I guess these people just pull some #'s out of their hat and say to themselves ,, that's a good # to change my oil. A UOA is the only way to know !

 

[GManBart]

The only data that will show you that , is a OUA. If you don't drive your truck on the HWY / interstate for long distances, You are most likely driving severe duty conditions. Severe duty/driving conditions include but are not limited to.. Cranking up your cold engine & driving a few blocks to the store and back home. (not getting engine up to operating temps). Stop and go in town traffic where the engine will be idling a lot at traffic lights. If anyone says you can go 10K miles B-4 changing your oil without a UOA. They are telling you a lie. They know nothing about your driving conditions.... Why not just drive 20K,30K 40K etc,.B-4 changing.. I guess these people just pull some #'s out of their hat and say to themselves ,, that's a good # to change my oil. A UOA is the only way to know !

A UOA (or series) doesn't show everything.

 

[kenmac]

A UOA (or series) doesn't show everything.

It will show what ever you pay for in the UOA..You get what you pay for.

 

[GManBart]

Even Ford, and GM challenged the "severe duty" definitions frequently cited by lube retail companies....and they don't offer free service with their cars. Mobil reps agreed, and said their best oil is guaranteed for 15k....an oil company wants to sell you less oil???

Stop Changing Your Oil! - Edmunds.com

Toyota's policy seems pretty reasonable if you read it:

What are the oil change intervals using synthetic oil?

Do some checking, and you'll find that Honda, VW, BMW, Ford, Jaguar, etc, etc have 10k service intervals as well....hard to imagine they're all making this up. Heck, Porsche is 20k for all models!

Amsoil has a number if synthetic oils they claim as being capable of 25k miles.....again, an oil comany who has a vested interest in selling you more oil.

AMSOIL 25,000 Mile Oil Change

 

[GManBart]

It will show what ever you pay for in the UOA..You get what you pay for.

Right, pay for the best, and you still don't know everything going on.

You can tell me that's not true, but I've seen the Blackstone reports on an engine they deemed as having no problems over many months, then seen the bill for a complete overhaul a few weeks later.