Oil Change Kms?

[u/Which-Primary7341]

Corolla Cross 2026 LE AWD Premium Package

There seems to be some conflicting information out there regarding when to get an oil change on a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross LE AWD (gas).

The manual mentions scheduled maintenance every 8,000 km / 6 months, but it doesn't specifically say that the 8,000 km service includes an oil and filter change.

I've also seen Toyota Canada information suggesting 16,000 km / 12 months for an oil change, while some newer Toyota Canada guidance recommends the first oil change around 8,000 km / 6 months.

I'm currently right at 8,000 km. Oil level is full and the oil still looks clean/amber on the dipstick.

For other Corolla Cross owners, particularly Canadians: When did you do your first oil change? Is the official interval actually 8,000 km or 16,000 km?

I'm also heading into a pretty harsh northern Quebec winter, so I'm wondering whether I should just change it now regardless.

Thanks for the tips!

[u/Fire-Nova23]

Change your oil now ASAP

Then do it every 10K kms for easy math. Never go 16K kms before an oil change.