Quote Originally Posted by Vodka View Post
yeah metro manila is definitely severe

when i used to do expressways a lot i ran my mineral oil up to 10k. engine is still alive and well (doesn't burn oil). so the mfg's oci recommendations are correct, which isn't really a surprise haha
and that burning-oil issue with the camry 4AZ-FE engine, also inspires me to err on the safe side... and keep changing oil every 5K km.