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Save your truck's engine. This Toyota Tundra owner has a little secret on when to change your truck's oil in order to save the engine of your vehicle.

At what mileage should you change the oil in your vehicles? One Toyota Tundra owner, who says he had 37 trucks and a trucking company for 35 years, says he learned to change the oil in his vehicles' engines at these mileages and has prevented engine failures despite Toyota's recent decline of Tundra's reputation.

His name is Imad. He commented under my previous video about a 2024 Toyota Tundra owner whose truck's engine failed after 7,000 miles.

He says, "I can tell you from owning a trucking company and owning 37 trucks on the road at one time for 35 years, that changing the oil that comes in an engine at 1,000 miles is the smart way to do things, regardless, if the engine is diesel or gasoline. Everybody should do that to get rid of any Shaving that are left from assembling the engine, I’ve done that on my 2022 Toyota Tundra at 1K, 3K, 6K, and 10k. And now I change the oil every 5,000 miles without fail regardless what the dealer have advised me that Toyota recommends.

On a TwinTurbo engine, the oil loses viscosity much quicker than the normally aspirated engine. I have 21,000 miles on the truck now and the engine runs like a champ. Change the oil folks. This is like the blood in your veins. Oil is the blood of your vehicle's engine. Regarding Toyota engine failure, I’m not saying that Toyota didn’t screw up, but if you had changed the oil before all that debris ran through the rings nothing would have happened to the engine."

So, make your first oil change in your Toyota Tundra after 1,000 miles, then 3,000, then 6,000 and then at every 5,000 miles regularly. That's an interesting perspective! It's true that frequent oil changes can benefit your engine in some ways. Here's a breakdown of some points to consider:

• Early Oil Changes: While some car manufacturers recommend an initial oil change at 1,000 miles for severe conditions, Toyota's recommendation for most Tundras is typically longer. However, there's no harm in doing an early change for peace of mind, especially if it makes you comfortable like it has for this guy with his trucking experience.
• Break-In Period: Modern car engines generally have tighter tolerances and less need for extensive break-in periods compared to older models. Following the manufacturer's recommendations during this time is usually sufficient.
• Oil Viscosity and Twin-Turbo Engines: Imad is right that twin-turbo engines can put more stress on oil, potentially breaking down viscosity faster. However, Toyota uses high-quality oil designed for these engines, and the recommended intervals should account for this.
• Following Manufacturer Recommendations: Toyota engineers design their engines and oil change intervals specifically for their vehicles. Following their recommendations ensures proper lubrication and helps maintain your warranty. So what's true about Toyota Tundra, may not be right for Ford F-150. Thus, try not to pass the car manufacturer's oil change recommendations.

I think, at the end of the day, the decision is yours. If frequent oil changes work well for you and your experience gives you confidence, then there's no reason to stop. However, it's important to be aware that Toyota's recommendations are based on extensive testing and are perfectly safe for your Tundra.

Armen Hareyan is the founder and the Editor in Chief of Torque News. He founded TorqueNews.com in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. He has more than a decade of expertise in the automotive industry with a special interest in Tesla and electric vehicles.