I used to commute about 55 miles per day mostly highway. 2017 Corolla and I had no issue pushing 7500-8500 miles per oil change. This would usually be every 5-6 months. Now my commute involves a couple miles to drop kids off first, then stop lights in town to the highway, then about an 8 mile run down the interstate to work. End of the day is about the same. One way, about 4 of the miles are traffic in town and 8 are highway (about 24 miles each day total). Then the usual weekend fun running errands around town and such.
I'm looking at 5k intervals now. That'll still be about every 5-6 months. I run only the highest quality oil (Kirkland Synthetic) and highest quality filters (FRAM Orange Can or SuperTech...whichever is in stock...).
Whaddya think? Should I lay awake at night worried? Push farther? Go less?
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
I have a 2012 Toyota Corolla LE and I commute 142 miles a day round trip.
I use Super Tech High Mileage Full Synthetic oil, and a Super Tech oil filter for my Toyota.
I change the oil every 5,000 miles or 6 months (whichever comes first).
The 6 month time limit is very important (to prevent sludge if you short trip in cold weather).
I usually do 5,000 miles in a few months, so I never run into the time component, but others may run into it.
In your case, I think the 5,000 / 6 month OCI with Super Tech / Kirkland and low cost oil filter is the way to go.
No benefit whatsoever paying more for something else.
There is safety in numbers as well, as so many people are using Super Tech oil and Super Tech oil filters.
I've never heard of any issues with Super Tech oil or filters on the many internet car forums I visit daily.
Basically any Toyota Corolla can make it to 300k miles easily on any oil. So not sure why people insist on paying more.
