Hi Scotty,
I did my first oil change & tire rotation at the Toyota Dealership last fall in 2025, at 4,998 miles.
My vehicle is a 2025 Toyota Camry LE front wheel drive. Presently the vehicle has 8,267 miles.
The Motor Oil is 0W8 Synthetic, which is a very thin viscosity.
I understand that Toyota recommends the Oil Service at every 10,000 miles.
I have discovered that 0W8 Motor Oil loses it's viscosity at 5,000 to 8,000 miles depending on driving conditions.
My friend who is an ASE Certfied Mechanic suggested that I service the engine oil & filter at every 4,000 miles.
I do a combination of City & Highway Driving, averaging about 7,000 miles per year in South Florida.
Toyota Care includes free maintenance at : 0-25,000 miles which is the first - 2 years. Rotation + Inspection.
2 - Free Oil Change services at 10,000 and 20,000 miles.
15,000 and 25,000 miles tire rotation.
The Vehicle is Garaged at night.
What do you suggest?
Best regards,
Lane
My friend who is an ASE Certfied Mechanic suggested that I service the engine oil & filter at every 4,000 miles.
Listen to your mechanic friend, not Toyota. Oil is cheap, engines are extremely expensive. Ignore claims that you only need to change the oil 10k miles. If your car is turbocharged, the turbo requires clean oil or you will prematurely wear that turbo out. They cost $$$ to replace.
@justin-shepherd, Thanks for your response. All 2025 Toyota Camry Vehicles are a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder hybrid engine. Available in front wheel drive or awd. They do not have a turbo charger. My vehicle is fwd. and a hybrid drivetrain.
Frequent early oil changes and then every 5000 miles thereafter: check out The Motor Oil Geek for an experts opinionWhat do you suggest?
Most motor oil additive packages start breaking down after 5000 miles, hence the 5K mile interval recommendation.I have discovered that 0W8 Motor Oil loses it's viscosity at 5,000 to 8,000 miles depending on driving conditions.
The Motor Oil is 0W8 Synthetic, which is a very thin viscosity.
Scotty's opinion
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