Oil Change Frequency: When to Change Your Oil

The oil in your Toyota model’s engine is essential to keeping your vehicle running at its best on Kennesaw roads. Therefore, routine oil changes are vital to your vehicle’s health. How often should you change your oil? Most new Toyota models will need an oil change every 7,500 or 10,000 miles, but some vehicles may need an oil change every 5,000 miles. Learn more about oil change frequency and the oil change services at Marietta Toyota below, or contact our team if you have any questions about your vehicle’s maintenance schedule.

How Often You Should Change Your Oil?

Many Atlanta drivers may be wondering how often they need to change their vehicle’s oil. Due to newer types of oil and advanced technology in your vehicle’s engine, most new Toyota models only need an oil change once a year, or every 7,500 – 10,000 miles. However, if you drive an older vehicle you may need to have your oil changed twice a year, or every 5,000 miles. Additionally, if you frequently take your vehicle off-roading, use it commercially, use it to race, or frequently perform heavy towing jobs, you will need to have your oil changed more often.

The best way to determine how often you should change your oil is to consult your owner’s manual or contact our service team and speak with one of our certified Toyota technicians.

More Oil Change Information

The best way to keep your vehicle running as it should on Smyrna roads is to check your oil often and have it changed in accordance with your vehicle maintenance schedule. Read our oil change tips below for more information on how to keep your Toyota running like-new for mile after mile:

• Check your owner’s manual to see if you should use synthetic or conventional oil on your car. Synthetic oil costs more but lasts longer.
  
  
• Oil eventually breaks down, even when the car isn’t driven on a consistent basis. If you don’t drive often, you should still change your oil at least twice per year.
  
  
• Make sure you change your oil filter whenever you change your oil. Our parts center can assist you in getting the right oil filter for your Toyota.

When Should You Check Your Oil Level?

You should check the oil levels in your vehicle once a month along with your other engine fluids and your tire pressure. This allows you to make sure you always have enough oil in your engine. Checking your vehicle’s oil once a month also allows you to inspect the oil for any contaminants or signs that the oil is breaking down and needs to be replaced.

Get Your Next Toyota Oil Change in Marietta

Having your oil changed is an easy part of your Toyota maintenance, but it’s also one of the most important tasks on your maintenance schedule. Ensure your vehicle is always running smoothly on Marietta roads by scheduling a service appointment at Marietta Toyota. We’ll make sure your Toyota is running like-new and help you save on your next visit with our service specials. Contact us today if you have any questions about our oil change services!