Dealer overflows engine oil by like one quart.......... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yawesh · 12-27-2008, 11:18 PM

do these guys even check how much oil they put in?

on a flat surface, after overnight, i check the engine oil

it's like one inch OVER the high "dot"

what should i do

IllusionX · 12-28-2008, 12:15 AM

the yaris takes 3.75QT of oil. Royal Purple is sold in 0.965(?) quarts, anyways, it adds up to something around 3.8QT when filled with 4 bottles.

the dip stick does go pretty well over the "high" dot over night. I will check it again tomorrow morning...

Yawesh · 12-28-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

the yaris takes 3.75QT of oil. Royal Purple is sold in 0.965(?) quarts, anyways, it adds up to something around 3.8QT when filled with 4 bottles.

the dip stick does go pretty well over the "high" dot over night. I will check it again tomorrow morning...

so there's no accurate way of checking it?

xpeteyjtx · 12-28-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Yawesh

do these guys even check how much oil they put in?

on a flat surface, after overnight, i check the engine oil

it's like one inch OVER the high "dot"

what should i do

An inch over would be too much for me (whether it would do critical damage is a question for the people who designed the engine). I would take it back. It is safe to say that they added about 5 quarts. Most dealers seem to overfill the oil. Unfortunately, some people think that every car takes 5 quarts.

I usually just add 4 quarts and it ends up being just over the full mark with a new oil filter.

Chupacabra · 12-28-2008, 09:38 AM

I just did an oil change and can tell you that it should take around 3.5 quarts.

tuckevalastin · 12-28-2008, 09:53 AM

I put four quarts and that puts it just over. Never bothered to check after a dealer change.

gid · 12-28-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

I just did an oil change and can tell you that it should take around 3.5 quarts.

3.5 quarts of oil brings both our YARII to or a tad below / above the FULL mark . You could either take it back or change the oil filter yourself 1 > 3 times , also loose oil when you remove filter . The oil filter holds about 4 ounces of oil . They don't let vehicles drain that long , gotta get 'em in and out . Profit to be made yeh know . That's why I do O.C.s at home . At least I know what I've done . Or do I ?

Ain't gettin' any younger .

gid · 12-28-2008, 11:15 AM

or go to PEPBOYS , AUTOZONE , ADVANCE AUTO PARTS , or WALLY WORLD and get the 5 quarts of oil and filter for $15.99 or less and D.I.Y.. Here's some specials , http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...oard=33&page=1 . That's if you have the place , tools , and knowledge to do it . GOOD LUCK

nemelek · 12-28-2008, 04:02 PM

I would take it back. Tell the service manager that trust in their dealership for future service work is broken. If you play your cards right you might get the next oil change free. Your experience is why I do all my own service work.

Yawesh · 12-28-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nemelek

I would take it back. Tell the service manager that trust in their dealership for future service work is broken. If you play your cards right you might get the next oil change free. Your experience is why I do all my own service work.

thanks, to everyone.

so far i have driven like 350 miles since the over oil change, bad bad bad?

slvryaris · 12-29-2008, 01:43 AM

I let mine drain for a while and use about 3.8 quarts and its perfectly to the full mark or a little below. I think they dont let it drain enough and then they add the 4 quarts.

TheSilkySmooth · 12-29-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Yawesh

thanks, to everyone.

so far i have driven like 350 miles since the over oil change, bad bad bad?

You will kill the motor, catalytic converter unless you get it drained SOON. You are creating and sucking in massive amounts of oil - and foaminbg up the oil. the Manuals states this will cause engine damage AND IS NOT COB+VERED UNDER WARRANTY ... you could end up with a 25MPG yaris any moment. NO SHICK!

gid · 12-29-2008, 03:34 PM

+1 , get it done soon as possible . Being so full could harm seals , gaskets , and seep past the rings due to extra pressure within the motor affecting emmision system .

NJBob · 12-29-2008, 04:09 PM

+2 Plus if you take it back in and there's any damage incurred later as a result of their negligence, you got it on record. Word.

UTVitz · 12-29-2008, 04:32 PM

I have yet to find a dealer that isn't sloppy about their oil changes. Two Jeeps I have that get dealer oil changes are always overfilled. I have to take them home and loosen the drain plug and bleed off the extra till it's back to the full mark. Last time they dumped oil all over the motor and it ran down the back side-very smelly for a week no matter how much I tried to clean it off. This car has never seen a dealer yet-I do my own oil changes since it's simple and there are no grease fittings to worry about. If you don't have the place or means to bleed it off yourself-try taking it back to the place that did it. As already stated here, it is not good for the engine/seals. Good luck.

12-27-2008, 11:18 PM	#1
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	Dealer overflows engine oil by like one quart.......... do these guys even check how much oil they put in? on a flat surface, after overnight, i check the engine oil it's like one inch OVER the high "dot" what should i do

12-28-2008, 09:53 AM	#6
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	I put four quarts and that puts it just over. Never bothered to check after a dealer change. __________________

12-28-2008, 04:02 PM	#9
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I would take it back. Tell the service manager that trust in their dealership for future service work is broken. If you play your cards right you might get the next oil change free. Your experience is why I do all my own service work. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

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12-28-2008, 12:15 AM	#2
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	the yaris takes 3.75QT of oil. Royal Purple is sold in 0.965(?) quarts, anyways, it adds up to something around 3.8QT when filled with 4 bottles. the dip stick does go pretty well over the "high" dot over night. I will check it again tomorrow morning...

12-28-2008, 09:38 AM	#5
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	I just did an oil change and can tell you that it should take around 3.5 quarts.

12-28-2008, 11:15 AM	#8
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	or go to PEPBOYS , AUTOZONE , ADVANCE AUTO PARTS , or WALLY WORLD and get the 5 quarts of oil and filter for $15.99 or less and D.I.Y.. Here's some specials , http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...oard=33&page=1 . That's if you have the place , tools , and knowledge to do it . GOOD LUCK

12-29-2008, 01:43 AM	#11
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	I let mine drain for a while and use about 3.8 quarts and its perfectly to the full mark or a little below. I think they dont let it drain enough and then they add the 4 quarts.

12-29-2008, 03:34 PM	#13
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	+1 , get it done soon as possible . Being so full could harm seals , gaskets , and seep past the rings due to extra pressure within the motor affecting emmision system .

12-29-2008, 04:09 PM	#14
NJBob View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 444	+2 Plus if you take it back in and there's any damage incurred later as a result of their negligence, you got it on record. Word.

12-29-2008, 04:32 PM	#15
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	I have yet to find a dealer that isn't sloppy about their oil changes. Two Jeeps I have that get dealer oil changes are always overfilled. I have to take them home and loosen the drain plug and bleed off the extra till it's back to the full mark. Last time they dumped oil all over the motor and it ran down the back side-very smelly for a week no matter how much I tried to clean it off. This car has never seen a dealer yet-I do my own oil changes since it's simple and there are no grease fittings to worry about. If you don't have the place or means to bleed it off yourself-try taking it back to the place that did it. As already stated here, it is not good for the engine/seals. Good luck.