My dealer says they used 7. What do you think as a company would do if they offered free maintenance for 2 years? Before the light goes off, it illuminates 3 seconds, flashes for 2 seconds and illuminates for 1 second. Extended drain intervals would save Toyota money if they have to service your car free for 2 years. The screw hole in the center is too large. But seriously most fully synthetic oil is totally capable of those types of drain intervals. Send us a comment if our procedures are correctly. Or any warning light for service reminder which appears on the display.
Now that doesn't mean the technician puts in 7 qts. If your vehicle was originally charged with R12 refrigerant, for example, the oil type specified, 'mineral', will not apply. Something's still fishy with my dealers explanation. In circumstances that require our attention, we will assist in the resolution process. If you like to reset any maintenance oil light after an oil change.
The extra half quart isn't even my main concern. This vehicle is structurally similar to the world-famous — this may be seen even in appearance. Single stainless steel exhaust S 4 wheel drive S Mode select transmission S Engine oil cooler S 130-amp. So in your case if the owners manual says 7. I had an Avalon several years ago and every time I had the oil changed at the dealer, they added an extra quart of oil.
If the light comes on, replace it as soon as possible. This is an information site where you can solve your car problems. We hope this information is helpful and appreciate the time you have taken to contact us. My owners manual states it takes 6. Strange as it may sound, the numbers have to be rounded up. Is the owners manual wrong and it really takes 7.
They said it took 7. And every time, I made them remove the charge. I don't want this to sour my relationship with my dealer, but it does leave a bad taste in my mouth. That it is the full procedure how to. Add oil untill the dipstick reads normal and you should be done. All of these fluids are extremely harmful to your eyes and skin so it is important to protect yourself.
For the top-end car top-end engines were prepared. It's not a big deal money wise. Then start the car rev it to 2000rpm for about 10 seconds then check the oil again. Select premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating 91 Research, octane Number or higher required for optimum engine performance, octane cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded gasoline with an octane, with an octane rating lower than 91 may result engine knocking. It is normal if the oil level went down as the oil filter needs to fill. Thats how we did at the places I work, so I can't can't speak for other places.
Not that this is gospel or anything, but I checked the Amsoil website. Only way to prove the dealer is ripping you off is you could try the oil change yourself once to really see how much oil it takes. He will fill it to the fill line, which is probably 6. Now that doesn't mean the technician puts in 7 qts. If you would have anything to add, for us every opinion counts. You never know what could be dripping down from the engine, battery acid, engine coolant, brake fluid, etc. The computer only recoqnizes whole numbers.
I'm sure some people would suggest it should be rounded down, but if it was their business, I doubt they would round down. The Motorcraft Original Equipment Oil Filter is designed, engineered and recommended by Ford Motor Company. Some brands like Amsoil claim even longer then that. We only sell parts from trusted brands like so that you can find quality parts you can count on. I've worked both luxury and non luxury. Is your owners manual wrong, or is my dealer? The independent shop put in 6.