2020 Corolla service question

[Sean P]

Hey guys! 
 

just purchased my first ever Toyota. December 2020 Corolla accent sport 2.0L with 32k on the clock. 
 

When I purchased it I looked at the log book and it had a service at 16’000km and one at 32’000km. Not thinking too much more about it after getting it I’ve realised the service between 16k and 32k was 2.5 years apart!! 😫

kilometer wise it’s not too far off but not having a service for 2.5 years is concerning to me as someone who’s very passionate about doing oil changes very regularly and keeping on top of my maintenance of a car! 
 

I can’t see any sludge or anything under the oil cap and it looks clean inside but I wanted to get your thoughts on any long term impacts this could have, and any suggestions on how I can rectify it! 
 

the last oil change was done about 2 weeks ago and I’ll definitely make sure I do another oil change no longer than in 6 months time. 

also what’s a good amount of time between gearbox services for a Toyota Corolla (intend to do it more often than what the log book suggests)

 

[Novicebutnice]

On 9/26/2024 at 4:17 PM, Sean P said:

Hey guys! 
 

just purchased my first ever Toyota. December 2020 Corolla accent sport 2.0L with 32k on the clock. 
 

When I purchased it I looked at the log book and it had a service at 16’000km and one at 32’000km. Not thinking too much more about it after getting it I’ve realised the service between 16k and 32k was 2.5 years apart!! 😫

kilometer wise it’s not too far off but not having a service for 2.5 years is concerning to me as someone who’s very passionate about doing oil changes very regularly and keeping on top of my maintenance of a car! 
 

I can’t see any sludge or anything under the oil cap and it looks clean inside but I wanted to get your thoughts on any long term impacts this could have, and any suggestions on how I can rectify it! 
 

the last oil change was done about 2 weeks ago and I’ll definitely make sure I do another oil change no longer than in 6 months time. 

also what’s a good amount of time between gearbox services for a Toyota Corolla (intend to do it more often than what the log book suggests)

 

In general what I would do in your situation upon purchasing a second hand car:

- Replace ALL of the fluids + the Engine air filter + the cabin air filter and possibly the spark plugs.

In regards to the gearbox oil,

If it's a manual and you just drive it normally, perhaps in 75% of the time period.

If it's an auto transmission I would say maybe every 60,000 km (happy to be corrected by other forum members), and if going aftermarket oil ensure that you know exactly what oil your transmission requires.

Other than perhaps the gear box oil, would you be doing the service items yourself?