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2012 Camry Hybrid Oil Change Interval

Discussion in 'Toyota Hybrids and EVs' started by EastR, Mar 14, 2019.

  1. EastR

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    I'm sure it's been written about before, but just wondering folks thoughts on the oil change interval for the 2012 Camry Hybrid as I just passed 100K and it's running strong. My current interval is every 10k (or a little less) with a tire rotation and synthetic 0W-20. Has anyone shortened the interval as the mileage creeps higher? or just need to keep checking oil level and viscosity as it gets closer to the 10k interval? Thanks!
     
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    I've never shortened the interval of any car I've owned as they age. I have extended some once the car was out of warranty.
     
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    Our 60k 2013 gets it every 10k, and I can think of no reason to change it as mileage creeps up.
    Plus, hybrid engines don’t even run all the time.
    We do change it once a year, whether we reach 10k or not
     
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    Thanks, will stick with the 10K interval and/or annual.
     
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    If you have concerns, change it sooner. It will improve your odds I think, and 10K is a long stretch. Are you checking level regularly?
     
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    Not checking regularly. Most times just rely on the maintenance lights.
     
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    how many miles on her? at some point, it pays to start checking between changes. toyota warning lights only work after the engine is fried.
     
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    Check once a week or so, whenever's convenient. It can be fine, fine, fine, uhoh...
     
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    Currently at 101k, will start checking more regularly.
     
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    10k actually isn't a stretch with a good synthetic. With lower sulfur fuels now in the US, we should see the interval increase to levels used in Europe.
     
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