Hey all, so I have a 2003 Highlander with the thirsty-for-oil 4 cylinder. It burns enough for me to add a quart of oil about every 300 miles or so.

I’m due for an oil change, I do it every 3000 miles because it’s a 200k mile car. I’m wondering if I should even change the oil since it’s always topped off with new stuff, or if I should just change the filter and not worry about the oil.

Any advice is appreciated.

  • android24601BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Yes, because even if your burning oil at an alarming rate, the oil filter doesn’t have an infinite lifespan

  • NCSUGrad2012BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You should still change it but you’re mostly fine to go to 5k

  • burningbunBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    i asked the same question and answer is yes. but since you frequently add fresh oil you can do it abit later but gunks in oil filter still builds up.