Post your oil change regimen! - Toyota Yaris Forums

narly charley · 01-07-2013, 09:45 AM

As the title says... Post what brand, weight, and mileage intervals you do your oil changes with. Also, don't be afraid to throw in your oil filter brand that you like.

I use Pennzoil Ultra. 5W-30. I change at every 5,000 miles. I use Toyota OEM filters.

UberSilver · 01-07-2013, 11:33 AM

Mobil1 Extended performance 5/30 once per year, and Denso filter every 6 months.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...nce_5W-30.aspx

http://www.densoaftermarket.com/oil-filter.php

DebbyM46227 · 01-07-2013, 12:12 PM

So far, mine were through ToyotaCare that came with my car. Whatever synthetic oil they use. The next oil change I have to pay for.

I may go to Car-X.

mryaris · 01-07-2013, 01:11 PM

I have used Mobil 1 0W-30 & NAPA gold filters since my Yaris was new. It has 67K miles on it now and I change the oil every 5000 miles, although I plan on extending it to 10000 miles next oil change (I will switch to NAPA platinum filter).

mr_miles · 01-07-2013, 01:32 PM

I'm on Toyota care right now also, but as soon as I'm off it, mobil one synthetic 5w30 with matching filter. (always buy it on sale, 28.99 for the whole thing!)

narly charley · 01-07-2013, 01:38 PM

Why would you guys EVER go 10,000 miles on an oil change? That is just crazy.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-07-2013, 02:47 PM

I change mine once a year with Amsoil. I bounce from 0w-20 and 5w-20. I'm also using Amsoil EA oil filters, once a year as well. When Amsoil temporarily discontinued their EA oil filter for the Yaris, I was using MANN oil filters and changing them every 7500 miles.

UberSilver · 01-07-2013, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by narly charley

Why would you guys EVER go 10,000 miles on an oil change? That is just crazy.

I changed the oil every 2 years (18k~20k miles)on my 85 PU(22r engine), for 17 years. I put close to 500K miles on that truck, and drove it to the junk yard.

Never had any issues with the truck or engine.

Toyotas do not need 3k~5k mile oil changes. It's just a waste of money.(IMO).

toad · 01-07-2013, 05:10 PM

i change mine every 10k with pennzoil platinum 5w-30 and mobil 1 extended performance filters. been using this combination since the car was brand new and with nearly 150k miles i've had no problems!

i'm not telling anyone else what to do- just what works for me.

MadMax · 01-07-2013, 05:23 PM

What? We have to change the oil in our cars?!?

narly charley · 01-07-2013, 06:29 PM

You guys are crazy... Haha!

mr_miles · 01-07-2013, 06:39 PM

Most full synthetic oils suggest changing oil every 10k. i run 8 at the most, but if I plan on going over 5k, i'll change the filter and top it off.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-07-2013, 06:52 PM

Been doing this for a while now, and my engine compression test is just a few psi lower than a brand new engine. So I think the Amsoil is worth it ;)

Hershey · 01-07-2013, 11:12 PM

Twice a year at 6 months or just under 5,000 miles . Have to because of the Platinum warranty . Use Shell synthetic 5w-20 for the cold months and their 5w-30 during the warmer weather . Now using AC Delco PF 1233 oil filter for less than $4 each . Shell synthetic is under $3.40 a quart . May get a used oil analysis at upcoming oil change . Depends if the weather cooperates . Outdoor O.C. on the drive .

UberSilver · 01-08-2013, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

Twice a year at 6 months or just under 5,000 miles . Have to because of the Platinum warranty . Use Shell synthetic 5w-20 for the cold months and their 5w-30 during the warmer weather . Now using AC Delco PF 1233 oil filter for less than $4 each . Shell synthetic is under $3.40 a quart . May get a used oil analysis at upcoming oil change . Depends if the weather cooperates . Outdoor O.C. on the drive .

You'd be better off running 0/30 for cold and 5/30 for hot.

The 30 wt end of the oil is measured at 212*F, that does not change once your engine is warmed up, wether it be winter or summer.

Yaristeve · 01-08-2013, 02:37 AM

Castrol GTX, 5W-30, OEM filter every 3,000 miles. I buy my filters on ebay by the case.

bronsin · 01-08-2013, 06:19 AM

My neighbor hasnt EVER changed the oil in his Ford and it has 88k on it, but he does monitor the level and adds oil when needed. He claims its all a conspiracy by the oil companies to make money. "Man I am some kind of SCREWING those assholes!" is his comment.

Is he wrong?

grelise · 01-08-2013, 06:46 AM

Genuine filter and Penrite 5W-40 every 5000km

01-07-2013, 09:45 AM	#1
narly charley Drives: 2010 Yaris "L" 5 Speed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 84	Post your oil change regimen! As the title says... Post what brand, weight, and mileage intervals you do your oil changes with. Also, don't be afraid to throw in your oil filter brand that you like. I use Pennzoil Ultra. 5W-30. I change at every 5,000 miles. I use Toyota OEM filters. __________________

01-07-2013, 01:11 PM	#4
mryaris Drives: 2010 Carmine Red hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 208	I have used Mobil 1 0W-30 & NAPA gold filters since my Yaris was new. It has 67K miles on it now and I change the oil every 5000 miles, although I plan on extending it to 10000 miles next oil change (I will switch to NAPA platinum filter). __________________

01-07-2013, 01:38 PM	#6
narly charley Drives: 2010 Yaris "L" 5 Speed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 84	Why would you guys EVER go 10,000 miles on an oil change? That is just crazy. __________________

01-07-2013, 05:23 PM	#10
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	What? We have to change the oil in our cars?!? __________________

01-07-2013, 06:29 PM	#11
narly charley Drives: 2010 Yaris "L" 5 Speed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 84	You guys are crazy... Haha! __________________

01-07-2013, 11:33 AM	#2
UberSilver Drives: 08Yaris2D, 88LandCruiser. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alameda,Ca. Posts: 476	Mobil1 Extended performance 5/30 once per year, and Denso filter every 6 months. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...nce_5W-30.aspx http://www.densoaftermarket.com/oil-filter.php

01-07-2013, 12:12 PM	#3
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	So far, mine were through ToyotaCare that came with my car. Whatever synthetic oil they use. The next oil change I have to pay for. I may go to Car-X.

01-07-2013, 02:47 PM	#7
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I change mine once a year with Amsoil. I bounce from 0w-20 and 5w-20. I'm also using Amsoil EA oil filters, once a year as well. When Amsoil temporarily discontinued their EA oil filter for the Yaris, I was using MANN oil filters and changing them every 7500 miles.

01-07-2013, 05:10 PM	#9
toad Drives: street-legal go-kart Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bowser's castle Posts: 627	i change mine every 10k with pennzoil platinum 5w-30 and mobil 1 extended performance filters. been using this combination since the car was brand new and with nearly 150k miles i've had no problems! i'm not telling anyone else what to do- just what works for me.

01-07-2013, 06:52 PM	#13
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Been doing this for a while now, and my engine compression test is just a few psi lower than a brand new engine. So I think the Amsoil is worth it ;)

01-07-2013, 11:12 PM	#14
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Twice a year at 6 months or just under 5,000 miles . Have to because of the Platinum warranty . Use Shell synthetic 5w-20 for the cold months and their 5w-30 during the warmer weather . Now using AC Delco PF 1233 oil filter for less than $4 each . Shell synthetic is under $3.40 a quart . May get a used oil analysis at upcoming oil change . Depends if the weather cooperates . Outdoor O.C. on the drive .

01-08-2013, 02:37 AM	#16
Yaristeve Drives: 3-door hatch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 519	Castrol GTX, 5W-30, OEM filter every 3,000 miles. I buy my filters on ebay by the case.

01-08-2013, 06:19 AM	#17
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	My neighbor hasnt EVER changed the oil in his Ford and it has 88k on it, but he does monitor the level and adds oil when needed. He claims its all a conspiracy by the oil companies to make money. "Man I am some kind of SCREWING those assholes!" is his comment. Is he wrong? __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

01-08-2013, 06:46 AM	#18
grelise Drives: 07 YR Yaris 5dr Hatch Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mandurah, Australia Posts: 73	Genuine filter and Penrite 5W-40 every 5000km

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