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an oil change?

she obviously has barely driven the car in 4 months. is the oil change needed, or just their way of getting $50 plus out of her?

not like our audi bretheren, where we get free maintainence ;0)

thanks for the help

ex-quattro PETE

if it is mandated.

If it is not mentioned in her service/maintenance owners manual, but is necessary, then it should be performed free of charge, me thinks.

weeeeeeee

im just not sure if it matters that the car's oil is about 5 months old, does that make a difference?

phred

Dealers love to sell extra services, but who knows this may be part of Toyota's breakin procedures, and it might even be free if it is.

JeffPGH

What does the owners manual say? Dealer can't argue with that!

ex-quattro PETE

If the manual says something like "change oil every 5K miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first," then you'd better follow it.

What kind of person buys a car to drive 600 miles in 5 months anyway??? LOL ! Shoulda just paid for a taxi ;-)

narnga

Many cars - espeically Japanese get various deposits, iron filings and other crap in the oil during the first few hundred miles because of residue etc left over from production.

Thereforem even though the oil's viscosity is fine, it's filled with contaminants that could effect perfomance or be detrimental to the engine if left in their for prolonged period of time.

Just get it done.

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the person who has loved ones that share great gifts! :0)

Shaun

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motorwaffen

Like everyone says, the manual should have the last word. But man, I've never heard of a car requiring a change that quick...especially newer models! My gut feeling--dealer gouge