How to Check the Oil in Your Toyota in Bakersfield, CA
Has it been a while since you last had the oil in your Toyota vehicle exchanged? If you fall within this demographic, continue reading this brief synopsis from our team at Bill Wright Toyota in Bakersfield to learn how you can quickly verify the current quality of your supply!
Preparation
Before you’re able to start, you must first follow a series of prerequisite steps, as they can greatly define the level of accuracy for your readings. To start, you must park your Camry, Tundra, or RAV4 on a flat surface so that your measurement of your oil quantity is not off. Don't forget to make sure that you give your vehicle about half an hour for the oil to settle. During this time, you’ll want to go find a few items to help you with this process. The first of these is a pair of gloves, as this will help you avoid getting any residue on your hands. The second item you will need to obtain is a light-colored cloth, since it will be used to gauge the current quality of your oil supply.
Process
Once you have performed the aforementioned steps, you can start by flipping up the hood of your Toyota model. You’ll want to find a brightly-colored handle within the engine bay, as this is connected to the dipstick, which is submerged in the oil supply. Remove it, then wipe it off on the cloth mentioned earlier. Does the oil appear to be sludgy and dark brown? If so, the quality has become compromised, and you will want to stop by our Service Department before your next trip across Highway 99. Otherwise, place the dipstick back into its slot all the way and remove it once more. Along the shaft, you will see two indicators that show whether your reservoir is at a satisfactory capacity, or whether you need to have it topped off.
Final Steps
In most cases, we suggest having your Toyota’s oil changed once every 5,000 to 10,000 miles, or every six to 12 months. This can often vary, so be sure to check your Owner’s Manual for more details. One of the defining factors for this is whether you choose synthetic or conventional oil. The former is a blend of crude oil and artificial components, which allows it to last longer and provide more efficiency, at the cost of a higher price tag. Conventional is simply refined crude oil, which comes at a lower value. However, it is an excellent choice for older vehicles, as it coats the engine with a protective layer. So, if you’re in need of an oil exchange before your next visit to The Park at River Walk, schedule a service appointment with us!
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“ The service was great from every corner of the office staff from sales to financing and management for getting us the best deal possible and for really caring for our budget and lifestyle. We were talked to like friends and we’re taken care of like family ”
“ I always have a wonderful experience with very accommodating staff especially Allyson. Thank you so much. ”
“ Thank you to Miguel, Keenan and Jessie for helping us get into a vehicle more affordable vehicle and out of the vehicle we had. ”
“ Our salesman Marvin was extremely helpful and informative. He made the whole process run smooth and got us out of there quick with our new family car. ”
“ Mario did his thing!! He helped us get into something we Love & made us all feel welcome and at home. Thank you Mario! Will most definitely recommend this dealer to everyone I know looking to get a new car!!! My go to as well for my next vehicle purchase!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 ”
“ Had a great experience at this dealership! I will be willing to purchase another vehicle. The staff was very helpful, answered all of my questions and were very welcoming. ”
“ Eric Dyer was Pleasant and Professional. I ordered my new Highlander a month ago, and Eric kept me up to date every step of the way. ”
“ Very long process but we are very happy with our new truck. Staff were amazing and we were able to get the pricing we wanted. Leonard took really good care of us and made sure all our questions were answered before we made any decision. Thank you again and hope to do business again soon ”
“ I had maintenance done on my Tundra. It included oil change and spark plug replacement. I notice and oil leak when I got home. The service rep got me in immediately, found the issue and repaired the problem. I appreciated the timelines because of a scheduled trip the next day. ”
“ I recently purchased a used Toyota from a different company and wanted to bring it in to Toyota to check it out and do any needed service. Erik helped sign me in and went over everything that they'd do to make me feel more comfortable with my used car purchase. They provided a helpful video that was sent to my cell to show the inspection and had everything done in about an hour. The waiting area is extremely comfortable with private seating areas, TV's to pass the time, comfortable seating and couches as well as a decent café inside to grab a bite or something to drink. I would absolutely recommend anybody who cares about the investment in their cars to check them out. ”
“ Bill Wright Toyota has proven quality work over the years, Ibrecommend them to anyone needing service. ”
“ Very good Experience ”
“ My experience was out standing 👍🏼👍🏼 ”
“ Great service I am satisfy customer ”
“ Our salesman Freddy was fabulous. He answered all of our questions and was very knowledgeable. Larry in finance was fast and thorough. Highly recommend them! ”
“ The entire experience surpassed all dealer service departments I’ve experienced. Allyson was fast, professional, and completely informative. My car was done almost exactly at the estimated time; even with multiple items to service. It’s also nice that they have a really good Mexican food restaurant onsite. I’m definitely going to come back. Thank you. ”
“ I love the service here ”
“ What a great group of people to work with, they're there for you, and willing to work with you, had no problems purchasing my new Toyota Tacoma, had to bring it back because I found a small dent, they repaired with no hassle, don't think you can find another dealership with great staff they have. ”
“ Courtesy driver is a nice guy but needs to take it easy on the take offs on corners or traffic lights. ”
“ Jose, my service rep was very nice. helpful and easy to talk to. I have had nothing but great customer service at Bill Wright toyota. I have a Honda Pilot, but will not take it to the Honda dealership in Bakersfield. They do not have good customer service they have been rude and their prices are out rageous. Any questions please for you to call me Gilbert Reyna Great job go right Toyota ”
“ Getting my car serviced is always fast and they do a great job. I'm a happy customer. ”
“ Top notch! ”
“ I absolutely love this toyota. I love working with Nicole and Alyssa, they are always amazing. I don't even live in Bakersfield anymore but if I happen to be there when an oil change is due, I will always gladly book an appointment just because of how amazing their service providers are. There's lots of seating, the restrooms are always clean, and there is a little taco place in there as well. They also have a children's area and outlets to charge a phone or a laptop while waiting for services. ”
“ Thank ypu for the service lived the vidio on checking the car ”
“ We were just wasting time. Found two used trucks that we like. Left for a family thing, and headed back. The white truck was sold out from under us, so our second pick is what won. The price was pretty good for the low mileage Chevy. The sellsman was not pushy, gave us space helped pushed paperwork through as fast as possible since we were the last ones there. All in all not a horrible experience with purchasing a vehicle. I have gone through way way worse. Lol. If you're ready to purchase, take a look at Toyota's. Great vehicles that last for at least 10 years, more if you take care of them. Thank you for a pleasant experience. Long term Toyota lover ”
“ My service person Alysson Salas was great. However the cashier, I didn't get her name. I found her to be unpleasant and a bit rude and this was the 2nd time with the same experience with the same individual. You might want to have a talk with her. ”
“ I thought it was very unfair. How I scheduled an appointment and the non-scheduled appointments would drive up and in for service. In my opinion, don’t make an appointment just drive up you get service faster. Also, I went back to pick up my car about two-ish and there were very Few cars driving up for service. Before I schedule an appointment, I had asked what time would be the best time to take my car that has the shortest waiting time and she Led me to believe it was busy all day long. ”
“ This review is about their service center. The service advisor was fine, but for those thinking of coming here just be aware they will try up sell you services for your car that you don't actually need and the prices are also way higher than normal. I just did major service on my Toyota 3 months ago somewhere else to fix a number of issue because my car is 9 years old and it was due for a major service. That service included alignment as well. My service advisor at Bill Wright tried to sell me their alignment services and a number of other services I just did, saying it was a critical issue in my car and they were trying to charge almost $200-$400 for each service. I appreciate service centers that are transparent, by showing me videos or pictures of the issues with my car, rather than using fear tactics to sell me services I don't need. I definitely don't plan to come back. ”
“ Paid for a new battery at my last service. I made the mistake of trusting that it was replaced. I happened to check under the hood for an unrelated issue and noticed that the old battery was still there. They put the new battery in after I brought it back. I have been a customer since the 90’s. Trust is broken and I don’t know if I will return. ”
“ Well there’s a part that they didn’t put back it’s just some sort of a cover I had oil filters changed … but now I have to figure out a time and date to go back and have them place it back were it goes so not to happy this time ”
“ Bad service .. ”
“ Im not satisfied with the service I had i only wanted a smog check and was charged 600 cause my engine light is in i didn't ask for an inspection ”
“ (Translated by Google) The service was terrible. I went to get a tire changed on my brand new 2016 Toyota Tundra, and they took forever. I'm so frustrated. (Original) Malísimo el servicio. Yo fui a cambiar una llanta y tardaron mucho de mi carro nuevo Toyota tundra 2026 estoy frustrado por eso ”
“ Horrible horrible. We agreed on numbers and said yes to the car and the sales manager Sammy came to us and told us no, the deal was off because there was another person willing to pay more for the car. Such a horrible place and people never again will I step in this place. ”
“ I was beyond pleased with the outcome. Thank you Nicole. ”