From: Anyolmouse@invalid.invalid   
      
   "SMS"  wrote in message   
   news:_scDk.1530$as4.1388@nlpi069.nbdc.sbc.com...   
   | Casey wrote:   
   | >   
   | > Hi everyone,   
   | >   
   | > I drive a 2007 Tacoma PreRunner 2WD 6cyl double cab and I'm   
   wondering   
   | > about oil change intervals.   
   | >   
   | > The manual says a 5,000 mile interval is recommended. Is this for   
   | > synthetic oils or all oils? I use standard 5w30 oil. Should I keep   
   with   
   | > my every 3000 mile change or is it safe to move to the 5000 changes?   
   | > Mostly city/highway driving, occasionally pulling small boats or bed   
   | > loads on dusty roads.   
   | >   
   | > What do you guys think? Anyone experimented?   
   | >   
   | > Casey   
   |   
   | 3000 is too frequent. You'll actually shorten the life of the engine   
   | with too-frequent oil changes.   
      
      
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