OCI now or later

[Studebaker]

I have PP synthetic in my 4 cyl Highlander right now. I have been doing 5000 mi oci's.
Due to a death in the family I have to travel 1000 mi up, and 1000 mi back, all highway. I have about 4700 miles on this oil so far. Would I be safe traveling the extra 2000 mi over the oci, or should I change it now? It's awfully cold in the garage.

 

[sw99]

Change it when you get back. My condolences to you and your family.

 

[DieselTech]

Originally Posted By: sw99
Change it when you get back. My condolences to you and your family.


+1, My condolences!! You are good to atleast 7500 with PP so head out in cofidence

 

[gathermewool]

What kind of miles were those first 4700?

FWIW, I run 7000 miles - 70% highway - on another group 3 oil between changes in my turbo subie.

 

[Quest]

sorry to hear that. Change the oil upon your return.

 

[daves66nova]

why not add some mmo to clean for the last miles?

 

[PT1]

Originally Posted By: daves66nova
why not add some mmo to clean for the last miles?


No need to with PP. It cleans fine without any additional additives.

 

[gathermewool]

Originally Posted By: PT1
Originally Posted By: daves66nova
why not add some mmo to clean for the last miles?


No need to with PP. It cleans fine without any additional additives.

+1

 

[Durango]

Originally Posted By: Studebaker
I have PP synthetic in my 4 cyl Highlander right now. I have been doing 5000 mi oci's.
Due to a death in the family I have to travel 1000 mi up, and 1000 mi back, all highway. I have about 4700 miles on this oil so far. Would I be safe traveling the extra 2000 mi over the oci, or should I change it now? It's awfully cold in the garage.


Studebaker,

Sorry for your loss.

Anyway if you have a OLM monitor as I beleive you have in some form I'd just go by that to tell you when to handle your OCI's. Either case that PP you have is good until you get back home.

Durango

 

[mozart]

Originally Posted By: Studebaker
I have PP synthetic in my 4 cyl Highlander right now. I have been doing 5000 mi oci's.
Due to a death in the family I have to travel 1000 mi up, and 1000 mi back, all highway. I have about 4700 miles on this oil so far. Would I be safe traveling the extra 2000 mi over the oci, or should I change it now? It's awfully cold in the garage.


Sorry for your loss

If the car is under warranty, I suggest you stick to the recommended OCI. If not, I agree with the rest of the people here

 

[HTSS_TR]

Sorry for your loss

PP can/should be used for up to 9-10k miles OCI's. Don't worry about changing oil now, take care of your family.