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i just bought a 2011 toyota corolla type s last year in April. My first oil change was at 9800 miles on it about a month ago(took four big trips all over 300 miles). To my surprise the engine didnt blow up lol. After the oil was change by the toyota dealership, my car has gotten better gas mileage(only noticeble difference). Previous to getting the oil changed, I didnt have to do anything but drive the car, but i never pushed it cause i knew it was a brand new motor. Anyways, toyota does have a lot more to loose if peeps had to do any special "break-in" techniques because some of the stuff mentioned sounds tideous. Its a lot of work for the consumer and a bad name for Toyota if all their motors were blowing up. To add to this, my friend also bought a 2011 Toyota Tacoma and his first oil change was at 10K as well. He pushes his vehicles a lot harder than I do and he didnt blow up his motor either. As other peeps have mentioned, follow the owner's manual.
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