clivebaxter Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 How far can you leave an oil change, semi synthetic in a Toyota Vios 1.5 auto? We only do short runs and I know they say 5k kilo's but how much more can you do without doing the engine any harm. Mrs does not want to take it in because of Covid! We have done 7k last change was a year ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 I wouldn't be worried at all, we had a 1.5 yaris great little sporty car for 9 years, if you're using semi like me what I did was changed it with Mobil 1 semi every 12,000k or every 18 months never a problem. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted April 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2021 Ah well there's the rub. Had you payed for real 100% synthetic you would have been good for at least 10,000 kms probably more. Semi is neither fish nor fowl and is a complete waste of money. Sorry this doesn't help but... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: Ah well there's the rub. Had you payed for real 100% synthetic you would have been good for at least 10,000 kms probably more. Semi is neither fish nor fowl and is a complete waste of money. Sorry this doesn't help but... I know that but we don't travel much and I understand that would need changing anyway after a year or so irrespective of kilometers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 7500 to 10,000 miles 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, VocalNeal said: Ah well there's the rub. Had you payed for real 100% synthetic you would have been good for at least 10,000 kms probably more. Semi is neither fish nor fowl and is a complete waste of money. Sorry this doesn't help but... Disagree that's why I don't like getting into oil conversations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 58 minutes ago, clivebaxter said: I know that but we don't travel much and I understand that would need changing anyway after a year or so irrespective of kilometers My Airblade I know its only a scooter but put Castrol semi-syn in 4 years ago and 4000 kilos have recently changed it and did a compression test and it's still on spec, go figure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted April 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2021 56 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: Disagree that's why I don't like getting into oil conversations. I viewed it as a kilometer question.???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 She's taking it to Cockpit, last time they gave us a free bottle of oil no idea what for t's still in the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Snow Leopard Posted April 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2021 For me in this climate i would change it at least once a year along with the filter no matter what. A lot of humidity. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DavisH Posted April 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 hours ago, clivebaxter said: I know that but we don't travel much and I understand that would need changing anyway after a year or so irrespective of kilometers I think short, frequent trips are harder on the oil. You can do a net search on that. Has the oil gone black yet? i'm fussy about oils so I would change on schedule even if it's not driven a lot, especially if you are using semi, as its less expensive than full synthetic. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canopus1969 Posted April 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 hours ago, clivebaxter said: I know that but we don't travel much and I understand that would need changing anyway after a year or so irrespective of kilometers Short stop & start journeys do more damage to an engine than a long trip 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackdd Posted April 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, clivebaxter said: I know they say 5k kilo Who says 5k? Probably only the dealer/shop where you do the oil change, so they can earn some extra money from you. There is no need to change the oil so often. Oil change should be somewhere in the 10k-20k range, depending on the car, check your owner's manual for the correct information for your car. Edited April 29, 2021 by jackdd 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted April 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2021 I use semi synthetic as what Nissan used while under warranty....10,000 kms or every 6 months is fine....I do the changes myself now ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) Our town car - 5000 Km Edited April 29, 2021 by canthai55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted April 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2021 4 hours ago, VocalNeal said: I viewed it as a kilometer question.???? Yes so do I to a point buddy and my experience over 50 years, semi these days will give you 12000 k or 18 months but as always in Thailand " Up to you". 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 I always figured every 6 mos or 6-7000km on an Isuzu pickup. Started using 100% synthetic oil. Cost is 1800bht. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said: I always figured every 6 mos or 6-7000km on an Isuzu pickup. Started using 100% synthetic oil. Cost is 1800bht. Unnecessary to change it so often, and at 1800THB it's probably not 100% synthetic, unless there is a very cheap brand that I'm not aware of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 17 hours ago, VocalNeal said: 7500 to 10,000 miles What is a mile ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacovl46 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 14 hours ago, jackdd said: Who says 5k? Probably only the dealer/shop where you do the oil change, so they can earn some extra money from you. There is no need to change the oil so often. Oil change should be somewhere in the 10k-20k range, depending on the car, check your owner's manual for the correct information for your car. I wouldn’t really trust the manufacture because they have an interest in repairs. The official Honda recommendation for my bike I bought new back then was 4000 kilometers for the first change. That’s 4000 clicks with all the metal <deleted> that comes of the moving parts and the gear box that shares the oil with the engine. I changed the oil after 400 clicks. It still looked like new, but you could see all the metal flakes in it when holding it up against a light source. I’d recommend 10000 kilometers for a car. It might be a bit too soon, but it certainly doesn’t harm to be a bit more careful and your engine will love it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 10 hours ago, jackdd said: Unnecessary to change it so often, and at 1800THB it's probably not 100% synthetic, unless there is a very cheap brand that I'm not aware of. The oil container said 100%, I'm a Valvoline fan myself. After so many years of older cars changing oil at 3,000 miles it's hard for me let it go to 10,000km or more. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, pacovl46 said: I wouldn’t really trust the manufacture because they have an interest in repairs. The official Honda recommendation for my bike I bought new back then was 4000 kilometers for the first change. That’s 4000 clicks with all the metal <deleted> that comes of the moving parts and the gear box that shares the oil with the engine. I changed the oil after 400 clicks. It still looked like new, but you could see all the metal flakes in it when holding it up against a light source. I’d recommend 10000 kilometers for a car. It might be a bit too soon, but it certainly doesn’t harm to be a bit more careful and your engine will love it. I have a Royal Enfield and manual had first oil change at 500km. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacovl46 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: I have a Royal Enfield and manual had first oil change at 500km. Well done! I changed it at 400, 800, 1200 and then every 2000 kilometers after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 15 hours ago, jackdd said: Who says 5k? Probably only the dealer/shop where you do the oil change, so they can earn some extra money from you. There is no need to change the oil so often. Oil change should be somewhere in the 10k-20k range, depending on the car, check your owner's manual for the correct information for your car. Car manufacturer's say that so you'll have to come back and buy a new car. I'd rather change the oil. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted April 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2021 Only doing short trips can be problematic, your motor may not reach its optimal operating temperature. This lack of heat can prevent your engine oil from reaching the ideal viscosity to lubricate your engine’s components as it was designed to. Additionally, your motor oil also requires heat to rid itself of contaminants such as moisture and other combustion byproducts. When your engine doesn’t come to temperature, these contaminants aren’t effectively “evaporated” out of the oil, further compromising its integrity and performance. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, whaleboneman said: Car manufacturer's say that so you'll have to come back and buy a new car. I'd rather change the oil. What ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 15 minutes ago, whaleboneman said: Car manufacturer's say that so you'll have to come back and buy a new car. I'd rather change the oil. I'm quite certain there isn't a single manufacturer who says oil change should be every 5k kilometers (Maybe some super fancy supersport cars, but not "regular" cars) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 21 minutes ago, pacovl46 said: Well done! I changed it at 400, 800, 1200 and then every 2000 kilometers after that. My manual said 500 and then 10,000 but I did it at 5000km. The more often the better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StevieAus Posted April 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2021 We have a Ford Everest and my wife has a Toyota Vios the latter which only does very short trips. We use 100% synthetic in both vehicles and the oil is changed based on whatever kilometers are specified by the manufacturer. Considering what you pay for the new vehicle the cost of changing the oil particularly with the low cost of labor in Thailand is minimal over the life of the vehicle. I wonder if the people who want to extend the oil change time also extend the life of the oil and air filters, run down the disc pads and tyres to the minimum etc etc. Sounds like false economy to me. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 19 hours ago, clivebaxter said: How far can you leave an oil change, semi synthetic in a Toyota Vios 1.5 auto? We only do short runs and I know they say 5k kilo's but how much more can you do without doing the engine any harm. Mrs does not want to take it in because of Covid! We have done 7k last change was a year ago Do the oil change yourself, simple enough procedure. If it's an issue with a service agreement just don't say you've done it. If the mileage is around town start/stop type driving I'd do it 5-6k mileage, if longer runs can extend it out a bit up to 10k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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