How often should a Toyota get an oil change?

Are you looking for a Toyota oil change in South Bend, Indiana? Heart City Toyota team is committed to servicing your vehicle and ensuring you're a satisfied customer. One way we show our dedication is with our regular service programs. This month, we want to discuss how often your Toyota should get an oil change.

 According to our Toyota dealership in South Bend, the interval between oil changes will depend on several factors, including how many miles you travel in a year and your driving habits. On average, your car will need an oil change every 5,000 - 10,000 miles, corresponding to 4 - 6 months, depending on when Toyota made it, the model year, and your driving habits. Let's go over why the interval between oil changes should be shorter and some that can allow you to wait longer than the recommended intervals.

 Driving Habits

 Those who are involved in frequent city driving tend to use more gasoline. Frequent driving, in turn, causes an increase in emissions. If your car is mainly used for city driving, you may want to get it serviced more frequently than the manufacturer recommends. For example, SUV owners who take long cross-country trips regularly may need more frequent Toyota oil changes. You may also want to do the opposite and extend your oil change intervals between 5,000 - 10,000 miles or 4 - 6 months per Toyota service center recommendation.

 According to our Toyota service department, how your car is used and how often it gets driven will all determine the number of contaminants that get into your engine and need to be cleaned out after each oil change.

 Usage Factor

 The more you drive, the more miles you can put on your vehicle before upgrading. Our Toyota service center can handle this in an instant. For example, if you were to drive a Toyota Camry every day for 5-6 years, totaling 25,000 miles per year, the manufacturer recommends an oil change every 10,000 miles or about six months. If you were to drive 25,000 miles per year in a Honda Accord for four years (same usage as above), you would need an oil change every 5,000 - 10,000 miles or 4 - 6 months at our Toyota service center.

 There you have it; now you know how often you should get a Toyota oil change. If you're interested in scheduling your next oil change with Heart City Toyota, check out our service schedule to enjoy Toyota service coupons.