An oil change is the most basic of maintenance services that every gas-powered or hybrid car requires. 

With today's synthetic oil 10,000 miles is the recommended interval for an oil change according to Toyota, but there are reasons for 5,000 mile service.

Special Operating Conditions

There are services including oil changes that should be performed on vehicles that are driven under especially demanding conditions. Those conditions include:

- Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads.

- Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C.

- Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use  

Get a Proper Oil Change for Your Toyota

Toyota of Portsmouth is one of the best places for your Toyota to get an oil change. All of our service technicians are fully-trained, with specialized expertise in the Toyota brand. These technicians are an excellent resource for further feedback about your vehicle's health and its other maintenance needs. Toyota of Portsmouth service technicians only use genuine Toyota parts, like oil filters, and Toyota-approved synthetic oil blends. After each service visit they even perform a multipoint inspection at no charge to determine if your car needs any further work.

The oil change is a basic service for all gas and hybrid-powered Toyota models, and it is one of the most important. Failure to adhere to the proper oil change schedule can result in the engine losing much of the lubrication that synthetic oil provides. When the oil expires it can turn to sludge, and can cause further damage to the engine.

Schedule an Oil Change Today

You can schedule an oil change online now using the button at the left below. We also encourage you to check out our current service coupons to see if additional savings await you on a Toyota oil change or genuine Toyota oil filters. Toyota of Portsmouth proudly serves Exeter, Stratham, Dover, and Portsmouth, NH and Kittery, ME customers. Visit our service center today!