Easy oil filter access - Toyota Yaris Forums

justanotherdrunk · 02-06-2016, 05:36 PM

I haven't changed my own oil in any of my cars since the mid 1980's. When the Jiffylube type places came out it became no longer worth the hassle.

... and no, I've never had a problem with any of the quick lube places ... guess I've been lucky.

This design makes access look super easy -- I might go back to doing it myself.

yougojay · 02-06-2016, 07:57 PM

It's the first thing I noticed when I looked under the car at the dealer! Believe me, it's a breeze...I don't even have to jack the car up to drain the oil. I take my time and it only takes 15 minutes or so...it's wonderful.

Bluevitz-rs · 02-07-2016, 12:25 AM

I've got a socket for the oil filter. Make loosening and tightening as easy as turning a ratchet.

MadMax · 02-07-2016, 07:10 PM

Quick oil change places may be convenient, but they're not trustworthy.

An oil change on the Yaris is a piece of cake, and will save you a lot of money!

tmontague · 02-07-2016, 07:26 PM

Just do it yourself, that way you get a good look under your own car every 8k km

bronsin · 02-07-2016, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justanotherdrunk

... and no, I've never had a problem with any of the quick lube places ... guess I've been lucky.

This design makes access look super easy -- I might go back to doing it myself.

Hope you take your own advice!

02-06-2016, 05:36 PM	#1
justanotherdrunk Drives: 2016 SE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,147	Easy oil filter access I haven't changed my own oil in any of my cars since the mid 1980's. When the Jiffylube type places came out it became no longer worth the hassle. ... and no, I've never had a problem with any of the quick lube places ... guess I've been lucky. This design makes access look super easy -- I might go back to doing it myself.

02-07-2016, 07:10 PM	#4
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Quick oil change places may be convenient, but they're not trustworthy. An oil change on the Yaris is a piece of cake, and will save you a lot of money! __________________

02-07-2016, 07:26 PM	#5
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caledonia Ont. Posts: 2,938	Just do it yourself, that way you get a good look under your own car every 8k km __________________ No one ever wants to give a Yaris the point by...

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02-06-2016, 07:57 PM	#2
yougojay 25, 550 MILES! View User's Garage Drives: Yaris L Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: East End Posts: 500	It's the first thing I noticed when I looked under the car at the dealer! Believe me, it's a breeze...I don't even have to jack the car up to drain the oil. I take my time and it only takes 15 minutes or so...it's wonderful.

02-07-2016, 12:25 AM	#3
Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	I've got a socket for the oil filter. Make loosening and tightening as easy as turning a ratchet.