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When to do first oil change?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by slip sinker, Jan 25, 2018.

  1. Jan 25, 2018 at 9:40 AM
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    slip sinker

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    I used the search function but didn't find what I was looking for. I apologize if I missed it.

    When are you new Tundra owners doing the first oil change?
    500 miles?
    1k?
    Or just waiting on the recommended 5k interval?

    Thanks,
     
  2. Jan 25, 2018 at 9:51 AM
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    pschiller86

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    I was told by my local dealership 5K.
     
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  3. Jan 25, 2018 at 9:54 AM
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    831Tun

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    New Tundras say 7 or 10k, can't remember. I did my first at 5k and every 5k thereafter.
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2018 at 10:43 AM
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    Yeah I know what the book and dealer is going to say.
    I'm just wondering if you guys are doing an initial change on a brand new engine and then going to the 5k interval.
     
  5. Jan 25, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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    rodm1

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    I changed my oil at 1K and 5K. Looking at the fillter on the 1K change, it's probably a good idea. The 5K whose much cleaner but you should at least change the fillter.

    I'm taking that the 2018 models can go 10K miles between changes?
     
  6. Jan 25, 2018 at 2:10 PM
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    Stumpjumper

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    I will be doing my own in about one year. Planning ahead for what I need. Here is my list: hose for filter, add fumoto valve, box of filters from Anazon, and probably RCI skid with access door. It will be first one on Tundra.
     
  7. Jan 25, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    millerstone

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    I did mine at 1k and added a fumoto. The dealership will say 10k but I felt more comfortable knowing I had fresh oil after the break in period. Now I do mine every 5k.
     
  8. Jan 25, 2018 at 2:24 PM
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    I did mine at 6 months since I didn’t have the 5k I would say either one is fine
     
  9. Jan 25, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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    If you have a flexfuel engine then every 5K.. standard gas engine is every 10k. Up to you if you want to do a "break-in" oil change.
     
  10. Jan 26, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    Always my answer to this question:

    1) RTFM.

    2) Do what it says.

    Any questions?

    Dan
     
  11. Feb 5, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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    I did my own oil change at 1K just to help me sleep better at night. Mobile 1 extended with Toyota filter. Toyota gave me a free one at 5K.
     
  12. Feb 5, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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    I bought my truck new, and had my first oil change at 1,400 miles. From then on it was 5, 10, 15, 20, etc.. Dealer says you don't need to do it, but it's a good idea to clean out any shavings as early as possible.
     
  13. Feb 5, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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  14. Feb 7, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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    The dealer says 10k on my '17. I did it at 5k and they can hit it at 10. I don't put a lot of miles on it due to having two other vehicles. I just don't like leaving it in that long.
     
  15. Feb 7, 2018 at 11:41 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    5K here.. I put on the fumoto valve with hose attached no mess...I use OEM oil filter and Mobil1 OW-20 oil
     
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  16. Feb 7, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    ^ this.
     
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  17. Feb 7, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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    jeremyd

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    Does anyone know how often the service engine oil light comes on ?
     
  18. Feb 7, 2018 at 5:37 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    None yet
    I've heard just before 5k
     
  19. Feb 7, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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    Alright, thanks
     

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