Anyone running Royal Purple? - Toyota Yaris Forums

firebird1999us · 02-15-2009, 08:38 AM

I've always had it in my Mustang and am considering using it in the Yaris too...right now the car only has 1000 miles on it with the factory oil. Any suggestions on when to change to synthetic?

saspy · 02-15-2009, 09:30 AM

did my switch on my first service 5000 km's with rp

firebird1999us · 02-15-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by saspy

did my switch on my first service 5000 km's with rp

Did you do it yourself or have the dealer/oil change place do it?

I'm considering doing it myself because oil change places tend to be a real hassle

DFA · 02-15-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by firebird1999us

Did you do it yourself or have the dealer/oil change place do it?

I'm considering doing it myself because oil change places tend to be a real hassle

Most oil change places only care about getting the job done as quick as possible, so they don't leave your car draining oil for too long.

I'd suggest doing it yourself, and leaving the care about an hour to drain the old oil, so you get as much of it out before putting in the new one.

firebird1999us · 02-15-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DFA

Most oil change places only care about getting the job done as quick as possible, so they don't leave your car draining oil for too long.

I'd suggest doing it yourself, and leaving the care about an hour to drain the old oil, so you get as much of it out before putting in the new one.

I've only ever changed the oil in my riding lawn tractor before...but I wouldn't imagine it's much different? Drain the oil, remove and replace the filter, add oil until it's full to the mark on the dipstick...did I miss anything?

DFA · 02-15-2009, 12:09 PM

That's about it. Just be really careful not to overfill, and to store the oil somewhere to keep it from hurting the planet.

I'm almost sure there's an oil chance DIY guide somewhere in here, not sure if it was before the hack tho..

Split · 02-15-2009, 01:16 PM

Royal Purple is great, but AMSoil is better. Plus AMSoil comes in 0w20, whereas Royal Purple only comes in 5w20. That said though, my dad runs Royal Purple 0w40 in his 996TT-S and it seems to perform better than when he was running Mobil1 0w-40. (1% more power, 1mpg better FE, 2% less oil consumption -- all of which can be placebo effect, but who knows?)

upyaris · 02-15-2009, 02:06 PM

The Yaris is the easiest of all cars to change oil. I have the 2" TRD lowering springs on mine and I don't even jack my car up to change the oil. I am running the Royal Purple in my car now and it seems to run a little smoother than the Mobil 1. I use the K&N oil filter as well.

firebird1999us · 02-15-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by upyaris

The Yaris is the easiest of all cars to change oil. I have the 2" TRD lowering springs on mine and I don't even jack my car up to change the oil. I am running the Royal Purple in my car now and it seems to run a little smoother than the Mobil 1. I use the K&N oil filter as well.

Just the K&N drop in or the CAI?

upyaris · 02-15-2009, 02:29 PM

The K&N oil filter. I have the AFE CAI.

TheSilkySmooth · 02-15-2009, 07:35 PM

HAd RP and dumped it after a week. Got MOTUL in there now but its the economy grade and not for rompin on the revs. RP gave the most power at the top of the rev band but somehow seemed sluggish down low around town. I assume you mean the RP std street oil, 5W-30, not the fancy race formula? Rp street, Its not full synth so changeover shouldnt be a prob.

TheSilkySmooth · 02-15-2009, 07:37 PM

Get one of thouse plastic cup-type filter wrench heads to help get the filter off. Works miracles. Only 3.5 Qts on th refill - 1/2 qt stays in the engine no matter how hard you try to drain it.

mikenacarato · 02-15-2009, 07:51 PM

i use RP 5w30. love it! i also use the 75w90 trans fluid as well.

The Shape · 02-16-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSilkySmooth

Get one of thouse plastic cup-type filter wrench heads to help get the filter off. Works miracles. Only 3.5 Qts on th refill - 1/2 qt stays in the engine no matter how hard you try to drain it.

I have always just poured in 4 qts. Is this really bad????

1stToyota · 02-16-2009, 08:04 AM

Did Toyota issue an updated TSB? Their last one didn't recommend 0w-20 for the Yaris.

Inspector14 · 02-16-2009, 10:25 AM

I have done a lot of my own oil changes. this Yaris is the easiest car i have ever worked on. i changed to synthetic at 800 miles. the factory oil in the car was causing a rough start and a lot of noise in the morning (was getting down to -18*F) so i switched to Pennzoil Platinum.

i plan on changing to castrol edge. which has a good portion of its base oil as a PAO. i would like to run AMSoil or redline though.

Tamago · 02-16-2009, 12:18 PM

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sea...earchid=407085

daf62757 · 02-16-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stToyota

Did Toyota issue an updated TSB? Their last one didn't recommend 0w-20 for the Yaris.

That is my question! Does anyone online use the 0W20 in their Yaris? I would be interested to know if there was a jump in mileage for going to 0W20?

02-15-2009, 08:38 AM	#1
firebird1999us Drives: 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 293	Anyone running Royal Purple? I've always had it in my Mustang and am considering using it in the Yaris too...right now the car only has 1000 miles on it with the factory oil. Any suggestions on when to change to synthetic?

02-15-2009, 12:09 PM	#6
DFA Compulsive Washer Drives: 08' AT Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 395	That's about it. Just be really careful not to overfill, and to store the oil somewhere to keep it from hurting the planet. I'm almost sure there's an oil chance DIY guide somewhere in here, not sure if it was before the hack tho.. __________________

02-15-2009, 02:06 PM	#8
upyaris Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 22	The Yaris is the easiest of all cars to change oil. I have the 2" TRD lowering springs on mine and I don't even jack my car up to change the oil. I am running the Royal Purple in my car now and it seems to run a little smoother than the Mobil 1. I use the K&N oil filter as well. __________________ 2008 Meteorite Metallic Hatchback, TRD lowering springs, TRD rear sway bar, TRD exhaust, 17" LiquidMetal wheels w/ Yokohama "S" drive wheels, 10" Fusion subwoofer w/ 400 watt amp, infiniti speakers, AFE stage 2 CAI, 35% window tint, wind deflectors, euro taillights, NST SSK1 & SSK2, and NST lightweight pulleys!.

02-15-2009, 02:29 PM	#10
upyaris Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 22	The K&N oil filter. I have the AFE CAI. __________________ 2008 Meteorite Metallic Hatchback, TRD lowering springs, TRD rear sway bar, TRD exhaust, 17" LiquidMetal wheels w/ Yokohama "S" drive wheels, 10" Fusion subwoofer w/ 400 watt amp, infiniti speakers, AFE stage 2 CAI, 35% window tint, wind deflectors, euro taillights, NST SSK1 & SSK2, and NST lightweight pulleys!.

02-16-2009, 08:04 AM	#15
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	Did Toyota issue an updated TSB? Their last one didn't recommend 0w-20 for the Yaris. __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

02-15-2009, 09:30 AM	#2
saspy Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DownUnder Posts: 74	did my switch on my first service 5000 km's with rp

02-15-2009, 01:16 PM	#7
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	Royal Purple is great, but AMSoil is better. Plus AMSoil comes in 0w20, whereas Royal Purple only comes in 5w20. That said though, my dad runs Royal Purple 0w40 in his 996TT-S and it seems to perform better than when he was running Mobil1 0w-40. (1% more power, 1mpg better FE, 2% less oil consumption -- all of which can be placebo effect, but who knows?)

02-15-2009, 07:35 PM	#11
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	HAd RP and dumped it after a week. Got MOTUL in there now but its the economy grade and not for rompin on the revs. RP gave the most power at the top of the rev band but somehow seemed sluggish down low around town. I assume you mean the RP std street oil, 5W-30, not the fancy race formula? Rp street, Its not full synth so changeover shouldnt be a prob.

02-15-2009, 07:37 PM	#12
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	Get one of thouse plastic cup-type filter wrench heads to help get the filter off. Works miracles. Only 3.5 Qts on th refill - 1/2 qt stays in the engine no matter how hard you try to drain it.

02-15-2009, 07:51 PM	#13
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	i use RP 5w30. love it! i also use the 75w90 trans fluid as well.

02-16-2009, 10:25 AM	#16
Inspector14 Drives: 09 Yaris hatch, Meteor Metal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 60	I have done a lot of my own oil changes. this Yaris is the easiest car i have ever worked on. i changed to synthetic at 800 miles. the factory oil in the car was causing a rough start and a lot of noise in the morning (was getting down to -18*F) so i switched to Pennzoil Platinum. i plan on changing to castrol edge. which has a good portion of its base oil as a PAO. i would like to run AMSoil or redline though.

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