Mineral , semi synthetic or fully synthetic?

[gearhead000]

^Search sa OLX. Dami offer ng reasonably priced synthetics. There's ZIC, at may mga Mobil 1 din. Pair it with a good oil filter and you can extend your oil change from 8,000 to 10,000 km from the usual 3,000 to 5,000km.

Good day.

I think the oil change for my car is long overdue. My father used to take care of the maintenance of my car, but since he passed away, the maintenance has been neglected. I think the last oil change it had was around 8 or 9 months (15,000kms) ago. I know I need to have the oil changed ASAP but I really have no idea on how to go about it.

My friend recommended that I just bring it to Toyota Service Center. I am inclined to do so, but I am a little bit apprehensive because he also warned me that if the service staff senses that I am completely clueless about car maintenance, then he would recommend services that my car doesn't actually need and jack up the costs.

For me I much prefer your friendly neighborhood gas station. If you have the time and the patience you can watch the whole oil change procedure up close. As dr.d already said, include oil flushing in the mix just to be sure since this would be a super extended oil change already. Choose those 10-15 minute flush for a more thorough cleansing. Those 3-5 minute flushes may be too harsh and may just dislodge instead of dissolve any built-up engine deposits.