Maintenance light AKA oil change light

[CPALK719]

well i'm about to hit 30k miles on my 2012. yes before some of you get on me i'll its been awhile since i been on here

anywhooo since the free oil changes have ran out from my toyota care, my question is would a jiffy lube or shell rapid lube beable to turn that maintenence light off after the oil has been changed or is there something more to it ?

hell do any of you know how to turn it off? i'm currently about 7XX miles above my scheduled oil change. i wanted to wait til i hit the 30k miles mark

thanks for any info guys !!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by CPALK719

well i'm about to hit 30k miles on my 2012. yes before some of you get on me i'll its been awhile since i been on here

anywhooo since the free oil changes have ran out from my toyota care, my question is would a jiffy lube or shell rapid lube beable to turn that maintenence light off after the oil has been changed or is there something more to it ?

hell do any of you know how to turn it off? i'm currently about 7XX miles above my scheduled oil change. i wanted to wait til i hit the 30k miles mark

thanks for any info guys !!

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ntenance+light

[CPALK719]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ntenance+light

Does this work on the 2012 model? all those posts are from 07...

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by CPALK719

Does this work on the 2012 model? all those posts are from 07...

Yes. 3rd gen uses the same procedure as 2nd gen did.

[Exiwolfman]

funny we dont get that in our country on Toyota cars....and im so glad too.

[IllusionX]

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

funny we dont get that in our country on Toyota cars....and im so glad too.

We don't have TPMS neither.

[DJYojimbo]

we also don't have built in navigation, backup camera, side mirror indicators, or awd. Thats what i would have gotten for my SE version in other countries haha!!!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

funny we dont get that in our country on Toyota cars....and im so glad too.

I agree. I find it slightly irritating, and sort of 'nannyish'.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by DJYojimbo

we also don't have built in navigation, backup camera, side mirror indicators, or awd. Thats what i would have gotten for my SE version in other countries haha!!!

Wow. Is the 5-speed manual (or a 6-speed manual ) available those items (except the navigation --tolerable, but not preferred) on an SE in any other country? If a USDM model with such features existed...and it got better fuel economy than a Subaru Impreza....I'd forfeit the better turning circle of a new non-SE Yaris and get that instead of the non-SE Yaris or the Subie.

[CPALK719]

For some reason with all my years in owning import vehicles, the U.S always gets the watered down version of these vehicles and the other countries get the fancy ones WE dream of....

[Exiwolfman]

Originally Posted by CPALK719

For some reason with all my years in owning import vehicles, the U.S always gets the watered down version of these vehicles and the other countries get the fancy ones WE dream of....

cant agree more this

[Kar98]

Originally Posted by CPALK719

For some reason with all my years in owning import vehicles, the U.S always gets the watered down version of these vehicles and the other countries get the fancy ones WE dream of....

Reason being, the subcompact hatchback only exists in the US as something to sell to people who would otherwise buy a used car. So as soon as you've paid that off, you're supposed to buy a couple of model lines higher and growner-upper. There's more money to be made in the sale of larger vehicles.

Joke's on them, I bought the Yaris used and got the MP3 player/navi/radio/BT phone hookup that was available on Euro models.

On the other hand, at least we're not getting the anemic entry level Euro hatchbacks either. One liter, 69 HP? Thanks, I'll pass.

[jcboy]

Originally Posted by Kar98

Reason being, the subcompact hatchback only exists in the US as something to sell to people who would otherwise buy a used car. So as soon as you've paid that off, you're supposed to buy a couple of model lines higher and growner-upper. There's more money to be made in the sale of larger vehicles.

Joke's on them, I bought the Yaris used and got the MP3 player/navi/radio/BT phone hookup that was available on Euro models.

On the other hand, at least we're not getting the anemic entry level Euro hatchbacks either. One liter, 69 HP? Thanks, I'll pass.

on this.

In my opinion, the US always gets the minimal features but the cupholders and the cruise control SHOULD be an available option if not standard. Sunroof is usually part of the top trim.

Euro ones can get the smallest engine or the most economical ones (diesel), and at the same time get all the extra convenience features. (auto Climate control? check. 1.8L gas for a subcompact? check. auto-adjusting HID headlights? check) they also usually come with more chrome on the design.

Australian ones get the best features (similar to euro top-end models) and engine options of diesel.

Japanese usually get the best features (as euro) like sunroof and power retract mirrors but usually no anemic engine or diesel option.

Asian versions get the usual power options (necessary convenience options) like power mirrors and power locks, but usually no more than the standard convenience options. (no auto-adjusting headlights, no auto CC)


Unfortunately for us yaris owners, only the Philippines and US are LHD ones which are active in YW or maybe active internationally lolz. that's a bummer when it comes to "interior-exchange options."

[IllusionX]

^ Most of Europe are LHD...

[dj92]

Originally Posted by Kar98

On the other hand, at least we're not getting the anemic entry level Euro hatchbacks either. One liter, 69 HP? Thanks, I'll pass.

It's ambivalent.
I can speed like mad in town (seldom got overtaken at a traffic light ) and still get 38MPG.
On a level road (sadly they aren't where I live), 50MPG are possible without big effort.

[Kar98]

That's what I mean, and that's what jcboy elaborated upon.

In der Stadt fahre ich übrigens normalerweise so um die 40 bis 60 mph und kriege immer noch 35 mpg ;)

Und meine Radioblende kam von Taxi-Einkauf Bayern.

Anyway, yeah, it's always greener on the other side. I could always drop in the 1.8 liter engine from a Matrix ;)

[frambach]

Originally Posted by CPALK719

my question is would a jiffy lube or shell rapid lube beable to turn that maintenence light off after the oil has been changed or is there something more to it ?

They'll be able to do it, no problem.

Now, ask yourself if you trust what they are putting in...?

A recent API testing has revealed that 1 in 5 bulk motor oils do not meet API standards.
http://www.api.org/news-and-media/ne...ance-standards

Changing the oil on the Yaris is easy. It is my recommendation that you do it yourself with a high quality oil and oil filter. That way, you know it's done right and you aren't worried about the quality of products being used on your vehicle.

[mirapatec]

The dealerships do charge a little more for the oil change and multi-point inspection instead of going to some other service facility. However, I would like to think that the dealerships have all the necessary equipment and knowledge to do the job correctly. Plus, I get a print-out copy of the authorized work for my records. Not that I plan on selling my Yaris anytime soon, but a thorough log of all work ever done might help a potential buyer to know proper care was taken of the vehicle.