I have a new Corolla Cross that just hit 5,000 miles. My car indicator came up saying “maintenance needed” but I know the Toyota manual says to do first oil change at 10,000

My dealership won’t pay for a 5K oil change so if it’s not necessary, I won’t waste money to do it. I’m not a car person so I don’t know how necessary it is doing it at its first 5,000

For info, I typically drive about 25 miles total a day to commute.

  • Kay312010@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I went in for the 5k maintenance. It doesn’t include the oil change. They gave me a discount. I watch the Car Care Nut on Youtube. He is a Master Toyota mechanic. He says regardless of what the service dealer tells you, get it changed every 5k. I believe his advice.

    • thestonkinator@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      That guy has been such a blessing for me. I bought my first car (an '03 Avalon) and his advice and how-to videos have helped me so much already.

    • BrutonnGasterr@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Thank you! I was always planning to do every 5K after the first 10K but wasn’t sure about before that. I’ll keep my appointment and go ahead and do the oil change now (they sent me a coupon for the service so at least it’ll be discounted)

    • Jeromiewhalen@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I’m running a 1988 Toyota Van daily driver with 339k on her with conventional oil, get it changed every 2.5-3k religiously. I check all the fluids in a biweekly basis. Fluids are the trick to longevity.