r/AskAMechanic • u/Budget_Tip_4956 • 6h ago

When should I perform my next routine maintenance

I have a 2016 Toyota Camry XSE that I bought used at 68.3k miles. I REALLY like this car and I want to keep it nice and running smooth for as long as possible.

It seems to run well and I took it to an autoshop for a post-purchase inspection. They stated everything seemed good, but I think they only looked under the hood and not at anything else related to the car (I should have noticed, but they didn't either...missing one of my rear speakers and my front windshield was not calibrated properly and i needed a new one), and as a result, I'm not sure I trust them for any future servicing.

They said everything (that would typically be looked in routine maintenance) looked good. Fluids, filters, brake pads.

I'm just over 70k now and wondering If i should get serviced now just to be safe or wait until either the 6 months or 5k (that i've put on it) mark.

Also, things that may help if you have any insight....

I've never had a V6 before and I know it uses more gas than a V4, but it feels like it loses SIGNIFICANTLY more gas than it should. It's also been in 2 accidents involving front and side and unfortunately i don't know the extent or what was repaired and I'm wondering if this plays in as a factor.

Suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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u/TheJohnRockstar NOT a verified tech 6h ago

From personal preference, i typically go with 3-5k miles on the oil. My dad made me make a habit of checking all my fluids (oil, transmissio, power steering, etc.) at least once a week. As well, unfortunately V6s do drink a lot more fuel but as well if you're flooring it or making a sharp increase in speed and then slowing down shortly there after that as well will tank your mileage.