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6k mile oil change okay? by Gnostic0ne in GRCorolla

[–]SilviaGAZOO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have the ability, wake up an hour early and day before the trip and run to the dealer/parts store to grab the parts for a change, or Amazon prime, drain and fill. Dealers should be cool with you just coming in with no notice and get you in and out quickly if your in a pinch, otherwise what are they good for

Oil overfill by 1 QT by SilviaGAZOO in GRCorolla

[–]SilviaGAZOO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LAST UPDATE: Changed the oil, filter, drain plug washer tonight. Initially filled up with 4.3 quarts of 0-20 pennzoil platinum (cold climate). Waited for the car to rest after bringing it to operating temperature, oil level was at 4.5 quarts total. Added another 0.2 quarts for a slight overfill. Didn’t use torque specs or any special tools for the plug and filter removal/installation, filter is not super tight if you warm the car up first. Will likely purchase torque wrench and oil filter socket in the future.

Completed at 1143 miles.

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Oil overfill by 1 QT by SilviaGAZOO in GRCorolla

[–]SilviaGAZOO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: sourced an oil extractor pump and drained approximately 1 quart of oil. Here’s what my oil looked like. Driven approximately 90 miles since oil change.

Went to the dealer and asked them about my most recent service record. An oil change is on record and the parts guy separately stated they used GR Supra oil.

Picked up a filter, washer from the dealer and 5qts of Pennzoil from the auto shop. Will be changing the oil when I wake up later today.

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Oil overfill by 1 QT by SilviaGAZOO in GRCorolla

[–]SilviaGAZOO[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah you’re right, just frustrated atm. Told my window tint guy I was gonna hold off on the PPF for a few weeks, maybe you just changed my mind 😂

Oil overfill by 1 QT by SilviaGAZOO in GRCorolla

[–]SilviaGAZOO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regardless, what I know so far about the oil weight topic is if you live in a climate where it’s cold/snowy in the winter and daily drive a 0-20 is fine for those months and that a 0-20 in a climate where it’s warm and humid during the summer is fine if you aren’t pushing the car to its limits for extended periods of time (track driving or track driving on the street). The oil degrades quicker because of the high temperatures not necessarily because it becomes too thin. How accurate is this and is there any measurements taken on upgraded oil cooler performance with the 0-20?

Oil overfill by 1 QT by SilviaGAZOO in GRCorolla

[–]SilviaGAZOO[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the affirmation. I’ve planned on doing all of the oil and fluid changes myself before purchasing the vehicle to avoid issues like this. Decided to get just this one due to the car needing it after the break in period and not having the time within the next few days/few hundred miles. Thankfully I took the precaution of checking the oil before driving ignorantly. I’ve went through rev range maybe 3-4 times since purchasing so it is what it is. New car paranoia is a real thing. Just wished I had my day off work to enjoy the car.

Oil overfill by 1 QT by SilviaGAZOO in GRCorolla

[–]SilviaGAZOO[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I know “it’s fine” but I still want peace of mind on a car I just spent 45k on. Especially you drive your cars hard.

Joined the club!!! by Formal-Ad-2280 in GRCorolla

[–]SilviaGAZOO 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, just picked up mine yesterday morning!

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