Oil change complete at 975 miles.. No charge at dealership and he said it would not be problem for me to come back at 5k and then every 5k for complimentary service. Have to see in time if this holds true.
Is anyone changing the oil on their LC250 after the 1000 mile break in period?
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Yes, I paid out of pocket for oil change at 1400 miles.
I did mine today at 1,200 miles. I had plenty of room once I got the skid plates off. This was the messiest oil change I’ve done. The drain plug at an angle made it a challenge. The oil came out hit the drain pan then shot out of pan onto garage floor. I had to position the pan just right so oil wouldn’t shoot out.
I hate it when that happens.
The Fumoto F133N valve makes it really easy. There is a vendor on Bezoar’s site that even sells it with a little clear hose to make sure you don’t miss. The F133N replaces the F103, and is much faster to drain the oil than the F103 valve.
I used a 5 gallon plastic bucket the second time to avoid this. Then just poured into the catch pan from the bucket. The 0-20w is like water and flows much quicker than traditional 10-30w. You can use cat litter and crush it into the concrete/garage floor standing on it twisting your feet, let it sit for a while and sweep up to get most of the oil out.
I didn’t put mine on ramps so I don’t think a 5 gallon bucket will fit. I’ve had a few vehicles with the 0W-20 and never made a mess like this one did. I just wiped it up and used brake cleaner on the garage floor. I am glad Toyota went back to a canister style oil filter.
I took it in a 950, I’m averaging 23.
Took my Land Cruiser First Edition into the dealership this morning for its first oil change with 980 miles. Decided not to send the used oil out to a lab for analysis, but will do my second oil change at 5,000 miles and then again at 10,000 miles. From that point forward I will follow the factory recommendations and suggested intervals.
I had it done at the selling dealership at 1,098 miles. They tried to talk me out of it, but I wasn’t going to swayed. Like others have said, I’ll do it again at 3,000 miles, then 5,000 before finally following the factory recommended every 5k plan. Fluids and lubes are cheaper than parts and labor.
You can read the oil analysis report at the top of the sample analysis for an explanation of the report.
I just hit 1k. Plan on going to dealer this week.
Just had oil change at 1k mile. Free of charge at dealer.
It is completely what you'd expect to find when the engine is first run in. IMO, a blackstone analysis that early doesn't tell us anything because the oil is literally brand new. It hasn't even had a chance to really become contaminated with anything but some metal debris. It is like asking someone to run a 5K to judge if they are prepared to run a marathon.
Did my first oil change today at 533 miles. Changed out to the new FE skid plates as well. I'm not bummed I changed it this early.. no gas in it I could smell/tell, but at the end of the pour.. lots of glitter and a few discernible machining's in it. I'm sure there could be a few more floating around in there. Might do another oil change in 1K miles..
Also surprised at how thin 0W-20 oil is!
Also surprised at how thin 0W-20 oil is!
I will be following Toyota recommendations. I have a family member who is an automotive quality engineer. They have tons of data, and none show any benefit to early oil changes. He says early oil changes are the essential oils for car people.
