First oil change at 500 miles

[Mena_spuk]

Hey, just wondering how many of the new owners will decide to do the first oil change at 500 miles, the owners manual recommends 5,000 and will the warranty accept the first change at the 500 if we wanted to or it has to be done outside at a third part place or DIY?

 

[brumey]

I will do mine at 1000-1500, then 5000. I will however do at the dealership to avoid issues on a warranty claim.

 

[JR1]

I will do the first oil/filter change around 1000 miles. Then every 5K. As long as you keep records they cannot deny warranty. I keep a log with my receipts. Does the manual recommend 5k or 10k intervals? I don’t have my Sport yet.

 

[brumey]

I heard the service schedule was 10k. I too will do 1k and 5k or a year after that.

 

[Memory Lane]

From the Toyota manual:

"Maintenance Providers:

Maintenance and repair services may be performed by you or by any automotive service provider you choose.

Toyota will not deny a warranty claim solely because you used a service provider other than a Toyota dealership for maintenance and repairs. However, damage or failure caused by improper maintenance or repairs is not covered under warranty."


You also do not have to keep logs, as it will not inherently void your warranty. However, they do recommend it of course.


Check out the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. It’s federal law.