Is the Yaris engine a little rough?

[thomasward00]

I guess i'm used to larger smoother cars, my yaris has less than 3k miles on it and I can feel it vibrate through the steering wheel a little bit, even more so with the A/C on. When looking at the engine while running, it moves around quite a bit. I brought it in to my local toyota dealership and the mechanic looked at it and told me that these small engines just vibrate a good bit and not too worry. He told me that if something is wrong that the check engine light would come on. I guess i'm just used to the smoothness of my other car, caddy with a northstar V8. Does anyone else notice this also?

[brickhardmeat]

No mine feels great actually. No vibe at high speeds like that at all. Huh, that's funny.:frown:

[ECHOKnight2000]

I think generally its the nature of smaller engines. Also there isn't much padding between you and the engine so that contributes. I wouldn't think too much into but at the same time keep an eye on it I guess. Maybe it will be better once you put more miles on. Good luck!:thumbsup:

[Typer73]

The only vibration I have is from the bass in the stereo! :headbang:

[thomasward00]

May I say that it vibrates more at idle and when standing in drive, once driving it smooths out

[Vervepipes]

+/- 600 rpm will do that to an engine

[thomasward00]

Looks like i'm not the only one....


http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/yaris/76194-engine-vibration/

[thomasward00]

+/- 600 rpm will do that to an engine


I guess i'm over reacting. this is my first small economy car, when driving though although revvy its very smooth.

[thomasward00]

I guess i'll get used to the idle, looks like motor trend noticed the same thing during their review of the yaris.

http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/car/112_0701_2007_coty_testing/2007_toyota_yaris.html

[Vervepipes]

From what I've read on the forum here, it seems that the idle is set just above stall speed, helping fuel economy, but then again my 98 exploder I used to own vibrated quite a bit too, but that was attributed to the engine design, no slow idle there.

[ChinoCharles]

Yes, it jitters a bit. Worry not, you're getting the best MPG this side of a hybrid!

[uncleyaris]

I agree with Chino!

[thomasward00]

I do have to say that the more I drive my little sedan the more I love it, I've tinted the windows, ordered my front end bra and will be ordering my rims and tires within a month, I do love my little yaris..... It has personality

[jamal1984]

kindda vibrates when ac or heat is on, i think it's becauseof the small engine, it's annoying when you stop.

[Nibs]

I don't seem to notice the vibration so much as the loud engine when shifting 1st through 4th :) small engine I understand... I also havent had a little car like this before.

[spkrman]

I guess i'm just used to the smoothness of my other car, caddy with a northstar V8. Does anyone else notice this also?

answered your own Q :cool:

sorry but the yaris is no caddy, literally and figuratively :headbang:

[ChinoCharles]

:drool: Northstar, how I miss you!

[weaponrcamry]

The only vibration I have is from the bass in the stereo! :headbang:

lol :bellyroll:

[rbowman]

I guess i'm just used to the smoothness of my other car, caddy with a northstar V8. Does anyone else notice this also?

I think the Yaris is really smooth. Of course my other rides are a Harley Sportster, a DR650, and a '86 F150. If you want a nice, smooth idle, try a single cylinder 650. :evil:

[nsmitchell]

Mine is smooth as silk. I hardly know it's running. I think it is the Amsoil PI in my gas. Also my MPGs have gone up considerably since using that stuff. $6.00 per 16oz bottle, and you only use 1oz per 10 gallons of gas. I love it!

[aymc]

In terms of engine, it's nice and smooth.
I have driven an Aurion and in compariosn, being a big car it is much smoother but more so due to the suspension.
In the Yaris, you feel every bump in the road.

[spkrman]

In the Yaris, you feel every bump in the road.

trust me...

the stock ride is like riding on top of a moving stack of pillows compared to when you put 225/30/20's on!!!! OUCH!

[ceres]

My last car was a Ford Escort that revved REALLY high when stopped at lights. You could even see the dash vibrate. I don't notice a thing with my Yaris and I probably wouldn't notice after my last experience even if there was a minor vibration.

[Yaris]

My engine is smoother than the Prius and Camry's that I used to drive. I keep it happy with Redline SI-1 at a dosage of 1.5oz per fillup.:drinking: