Just hit 5,000 miles on my 2025 TR5 Tundra. I’m taking it to Toyota for that first checkup but we all know they barely do anything at that visit. Is there anything you guys usually do or recommend doing around this time? Should I throw in a fuel treatment or anything like that? I’ve got ToyotaCare until 25,000 miles for now.
Wait… ‘covered until 25k’? Thought Toyota’s basic warranty is 3 years/36k?
Paz said:
Wait… ‘covered until 25k’? Thought Toyota’s basic warranty is 3 years/36k?
He’s probably talking about the ToyotaCare service coverage, which includes oil changes at 10k and 20k and tire rotations in between. They also do some fluid checks and basic stuff.
@Ronald
Yep exactly, that’s what I meant.
@Ronald
Ahh gotcha. That reminds me—once at the dealer, I ran into this guy who trades in his Camry every two years. Said he only paid $2k to go from a '20 to a '22. He was shocked I did my own oil changes. I told him I like my full synthetic brand and keep up with it. He said I should just use the free dealer changes, but in my head I’m like… those ‘free’ changes cost you $2k every time you upgrade, lol.
When I took my Tacoma in at 50k, I told them to skip the oil because I had just done it myself.
I do let them rotate the tires though—my jack is kind of a pain to deal with on my Tundra.
@Paz
I feel you. I’m weird about brakes and tire rotations—those are the things that literally keep me safe on the road. Everything else I’ll tackle myself, but I leave that to the shop just for peace of mind.
Honestly, I’d change the oil. Waiting until 10k miles for the first oil change is too long in my opinion. Especially with a new engine—it’s better to get that break-in oil out early.
Mars said:
Honestly, I’d change the oil. Waiting until 10k miles for the first oil change is too long in my opinion. Especially with a new engine—it’s better to get that break-in oil out early.
Yep, totally agree. That first oil change is key for keeping the engine healthy long term. Even more important if you’ve got a turbo or anything boosted.
I used to throw in a fuel treatment every 5k in my old Tacoma, but I’m not sure if that’s necessary in the Tundra. Anyone else still do that?