Service Interval?

orm0nd

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

colm_mcm

15k is what toyota Ireland recommend anyway.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

George Dalton

As above, 5K is ridiculous.

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

cletus

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

joujoujou

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