njinaz

My car. 2019 RAV4. HYBRD. Purchased used. Today, appx. 44,000 miles. At six months, went to Toyota got a free oil change and general inspection. Dec. 2022 had to have the rear shocks replaced. Went to a local shop. The manager/owner was a person familiar with cars and could answer any question I posed that day. He told I can go one year between oil changes with the synthetic oil. This year I have drive appx 900 miles. I check the oil twice a month. Fine and still clean. Live in NW Arizona and it is dusty here. Car operates fine. I am just seeking your advice on trying the 12 month, or stick with the 6 month maintenance. Thank you for your time.

My question. Purchased the 2019 RAV4 in July 2022. Great car, very happy. I check the fuel use on the GPS screen. It usually says 38.1 miles per gallon. However, I purchased gas during my first 11 days of use and did the math at home and the car is getting 31.3 miles per gallon. I am not complaining. My 2020 Jeep was getting 20 mpg on a good week. Now, it was a used vehicle. Could the reading on the screen be from the former owners links to her app that she was using. I am a no tech and no BS guy and do not mess with Apps and tech gadgets. Thank you for your time and attention.