I need to dump the M1 5-30........

[Amkeer]

Sometime soon and was wondering when?

This M1 is in my 2003 Tacoma(specs below)since 1500 miles on the ODO which is when I changed out the factory oil in March. Since this is the first oil change and the vehicle now has 4050 is it adviseable to change this interval a little early, say 3000-4000 miles on M1 or should I run it 6 months, 5000 miles? I am leery at this point extending this interval since the engine is so new.

Suggestions, complaints and opinions are welcome!

Daily Drives
-2003 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner XtraCab, Impulse Red, Peppy 2.7 Liter 4 Banger, Running Mobil1 Synthetics SS 5W-30.
ODO 4000 Miles.
-1995 Toyota 4-Runner, Evergreen, 3.0 V6, Running Mobil1 Synthetic SS 10W-30.
ODO 78000 Miles.

 

[buster]

You could go either to 5k or dump it now without any problems. Being it is a new engine though, I think you are doing the right thing. I hope your sending it off for a UOA?

 

[Whimsey]

Since it's a new truck, with only 4,000+ miles on it and even though you changed the oil @ 1,500 miles it would only be a good idea to do another oil change soon. As there probably still is "new engine" assembly garbage in your oil. I look at doing this as preventative maintanance for the future. Since you're using Mobil 1 I assume that you are planning on keeping this truck for a longgggg time.

Whimsey

 

[pscholte]

Given this is only your second change, I'd go sooner rather than later (you know, like maybe now) to ensure you get all the "stuff" out of your new engine. I think you should also take a look at what comes out of your filter and if you really want to be sure, do a UOA. This will baseline for your next change and UOA.

 

[Amkeer]

pscholte,Whimsey,buster, Thanks for the informative replies!

I will change it at 3000 miles which will be at the end of this month and 4 months on the oil. I was thinking I needed to change this batch a little early but wasn't sure. There should be contaminents in there and I would like to check the filter but how do you cut the filter open?

Any opinions on filters? I used Purolator filter this time should I use Toyota or what should I consider using?

I was thinking of a UOA but feel it would be better served after 10000 miles or so? Right?

Thanks!

 

[Al]

Well-Id go longer. Butthat's just me. I would probably go with a new filter andgo 5K on the oil. But I would absolutely do an oil analysis.

Also I would suggest the 10w-30 Mobil 1 vs the 5W-30. Since you are in Florida itsfoolish to go with the 5W stuvv (my opinion only)