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Service Interval?

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  • 23-11-2014 10:46am
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    orm0nd
    Registered Users Posts: 4,187 ✭✭✭


    2006 Avensis 2.0 D4D

    just noticed my indy mechanic put a 20K kms renewal sticker reminder

    have always went at 15K

    any views thanks


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,431 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    15k is what toyota Ireland recommend anyway.

    Also
    http://www.toyota-tech.eu/MaintenanceSchedules/avensis/Final.pdf


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    visual
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,268 ✭✭✭visual


    All manufacturers try to show cost of ownership to be lower by having extended service interval.
    Get away with it when car is newer but as they age not advisable

    do oil changes between 10 and 15 k it keep sludge away and better for turbo.


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    aulddub
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭aulddub


    If you want the car to last change the oil and filter every 5k or once a year if you don't do that mileage.


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    orm0nd
    Registered Users Posts: 4,187 ✭✭✭orm0nd


    Thanks folks

    car was bought a couple of months ago, & presently over 210K on clock

    we put 16k on it and it was serviced by the seller

    I was just curious 'cos the same mechanic services a jeep and 2 other family member cars as well and always puts a 15k reminder sticker on

    I'll mention it to him when I see him


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,431 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    aulddub wrote: »
    If you want the car to last change the oil and filter every 5k or once a year if you don't do that mileage.

    Every 5k?

    Waste of time/money.


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    George Dalton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    As above, 5K is ridiculous.

    15,000km is the correct interval for that car.


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    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,930 ✭✭✭cletus


    just curious, is there a time interval on that as well, presuming 12 mths?


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    joujoujou
    Registered Users Posts: 13,577 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
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    Yes, 15 000 km or 12 months, whichever's earlier. And make sure correct oil's used.

    According to manual:

    - ACEA: B1; API: CF-4 or CF for engines without DPF

    - ACEA: C2 (preferred) or B1; API: CF-4 or CF for engines with DPF


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