Longer OCI has been made possible by new oils (including traditional ones) and engines (Oil Changer Interval).
A 7500 mile/6 month OCI is possible if the OP switches to synthetic oil and a high-quality oil filter.
Simply purchase a 5W-30 that is rated SJ or higher. Since SN, SN-PLUS, and SP rated motor oil is backward compatible with earlier vehicles that have a lower standard, there won’t likely be any SJ rated motor oil available.
For the price of sales tax, PepBoys is offering two 5-quart jugs of Shell Rotella Gas Truck FULL SYNTHETIC 5W-30 SN-PLUS motor oil; orders must be placed before 3/27/2021. Due to its SN-PLUS rating, this motor oil is of a high caliber. Any automobile, truck, or other type of vehicle will operate flawlessly. Kirkland 5W-30, which is FULL SYNTHETIC and SN-PLUS certified, would also work just fine. Even Walmart’s SN-PLUS certified Supertech Synthetic 5W-30 would be suitable. Don’t let brands consume you. Any Full Synthetic that is on sale and certified SN-PLUS or SP will be fine by a factor of a thousand.
It’s a good idea to frequently check Slickdeals.net because users there submit announcements about motor oil sales.
You might wish to quickly read through these three links to determine for yourself how and why any SN-PLUS or SP motor oil, regardless of brand, will be adequate. Simple explanation about the API donut label. API oil categories. Explanation of API motor oil PDF guide.
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What is the proper way to oil a 2000 Toyota Avalon?
How to Add Oil to a 3.0L V6 Toyota Avalon (2000-2004)
- Take off Oil Fill Cap – Remove the oil fill cap.
- Add Oil – Select the proper sort of oil and add it.
- Replace the oil fill cap by placing it back on the engine.
- Additional details about applying oil are available.
How frequently should I have my Toyota Avalon’s oil changed?
For traditional oil, Toyota advises changing your Toyota Avalon’s oil and filter every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Generally speaking, synthetic oil needs to be changed every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.
Describe SAE 5w30.
A popular motor oil for light-duty gasoline and diesel engines is 5w30. 5w30 is a multi-grade oil, like the majority of modern motor oils, ranging from a lower viscosity grade of 5 to a higher viscosity grade of 30.
The “W” stands for “winter; the number before it denotes the thickness or viscosity of the oil at low temperatures (thus the “W”); the number following it denotes the thickness or viscosity of the oil at higher temperatures, when the engine is operating.
What type of engine oil is required for a 2000 Toyota Camry?
High Mileage STP Engine Oil the standard 5W-30 5 Quart Notes: Conventional High Mileage, OE Recommendation. 5W-30.