Why Does Your Car Need an Oil Change?

Your car is a complex machine with a lot of rapidly-moving engine parts. Some of those parts come into contact with each other, and that can cause quite a bit of friction. It can also cause premature wear if those components aren't properly lubricated. That's where a regular oil change comes in. That's what assures that your engine parts stay well-lubricated and continue to perform reliably for you.

Oil changes and service for all makes and models

At Toyota of Batavia, we obviously specialize in service and maintenance for Toyota models like the Toyota RAV4, Camry, Corolla and Highlander. But we provide expert service for all makes and models. And that's good, because whatever car, truck or SUV you drive, a regular oil change is essential to the life and well-being of your vehicle. On-time oil changes help your Toyota model or any other vehicle perform better and last longer.

How often does my Toyota need an oil change?

The rule-of-thumb for oil changes used to be every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, and that's still a good rule if you're using conventional motor oil. But with today's more refined, more effective synthetic motor oils, Toyota typically recommends about 7,500 to 10,000 miles between oil changes. We encourage our customers from Medina and Albion, NY to ask a Toyota service advisor for a customized recommendation on oil change intervals.

Why does Toyota recommend a service visit every 5,000 miles?

While you can now wait up to 10,000 miles between oil changes for vehicles like a Toyota Tacoma or 4Runner, we recommend that you visit us every 5,000 miles. That allows us to check and top off all key fluid levels for drivers from Le Roy and Attica, NY. That includes your engine oil and also your coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid and windshield wiper fluid. We can also inspect your brakes, tires and battery at the same time.

Is it true my driving style can affect my oil change frequency?

Yes, and that's why we strongly encourage you to ask your factory-trained Toyota service advisor for a more personalized oil change recommendation. The reason is that the way you drive can create situations that demand more frequent oil changes. If you do a lot of urban start-and-stop driving, it's harder on your car and oil changes should happen more often. If you drive hard and stop fast, that might require more frequent oil changes as well.

Ask us for a complete maintenance schedule

While oil changes are the most fundamental maintenance service, your Toyota or other branded vehicle needs a comprehensive maintenance plan for a long and healthy life. The experts in our service center can provide the right maintenance schedule for your vehicle. We invite you to contact us to learn more and schedule service soon at Batavia Toyota in Batavia, NY.