Just bought a yaris hb...help with oil - Toyota Yaris Forums

gabriel2012 · 10-26-2010, 07:59 PM

I bought the car a week ago for around 7k with 41,000 miles, and the guy who sold it to me said it was time for an oil change.

What filter works best with the yaris?
What kind of oil (regular or synthetic)?
What oil brand is the best or common in our vehicles.

I really like the car other than a stupid alignment issue it had(costed me $100 to fix) its been awesome.

eric81 · 10-26-2010, 08:11 PM

DEFFINATELY synthetic. Mobil 1 is great stuff, and either 5W-30 or 0W-30. Check the oil cap to be sure. It can go 5K between oil changes too. As for filters, go with a FRAM EX, or something better than their cheap one. You could go Royal Purple, those people claim about 10K between changes, but it's expensive, and Toyota has yet to back their product (warranty safety etc). Also, when you do the oil, buy the 5 qt, and when the oil plug is off, put some in from the new bottle, and let it run through... it will get some extra gunk out. Don't have to, but as the Yaris holds 3.8 qt, you have some extra.

gabriel2012 · 10-26-2010, 08:17 PM

Not sure about Fram, seen many people here yell to avoid because of bad quality :(

myt · 10-26-2010, 08:53 PM

Your gonna get a million different responses with everyone's opinions... you can do searches and get a million different oil/oil filter combos! LOL I have always gone synthetic.

I run Amsoil XL with either a WIX or Purolator PureOne Filter. I've also used Royal Purple, but I get nervous with the color thinking its tranny fluid! LOL

MYT

severous01 · 10-26-2010, 10:07 PM

all personal preference. i hate fram. because i had a high volume oil pump on a 383 stroker and the the freakin fram filter popped like a soda can and dumped my 15/qt oil everywhere...and they wouldnt pay for it.

so, i'll use napa, wix or oem filters only. and also, i use valvoline, mobile, or royal purple only...that's it. so....use what you want. they're 'all the same' any way.

eric81 · 10-27-2010, 12:20 AM

I agree with the synthetic, of course, but amsoil and Royal Purple are REALLY expensive. As for filters, your 1.5L isn't putting out 300 or so HP, so Fram will work fine. Again, get something better than basic. I do prefer the wix more, but again, price comes in. As for NAPA, they make some of the best stuff on earth. My stepdad used to buy engine belts for his motorhome and keep them under the passanger seat, because if he drove up hill, the belts were sure to break. Then he switched to NAPA, and only bought two replacements in the 4 years after. NAPA makes VERY good stuff, but again, depends on how much you want to spend. Try your own stuff, and see what you feel gives you the best bang for your buck. And always compare old oil to new oil to see how your engine is holding up.

UTVitz · 10-27-2010, 12:48 AM

I'm sold on OEM filters, I figure if the manufacture trusts them while they warranty my engine, then they're the best after I'm out of warranty too. Synthetic is expensive, if you're not cost sensitive to it go with a name brand, but conventional is good too, just not as good. You're car hold 3.5 qts with a filter change, your call on how much you're willing to spend for the good stuff.

walt101786 · 10-27-2010, 04:58 AM

i would go with synthetic oils, either with 5w-30 or 0w30....for the brand itself....i have 3 top choice of my own that i prefer, its either penzoil(the ultra one), mobile one, or off course the most expensive one, royal purple...but if it comes down to decent price ones, i would either go with penzoil or mobile one...that's just me though....but for oil filter wise...i normally uses Fram Extra guard....but im still open to try a better ones...still not sure which oil filters are better, but as far as i know...Fram should be good for now with yours

ddongbap · 10-27-2010, 05:01 AM

Toyota spec oil, from Toyota works real good.

walt101786 · 10-27-2010, 05:08 AM

and by the way...try adding some lube along with new oils...i normally uses either Lucas or Motor Up...i haven't tried any lubes yet...am open to try others....but that's my preference for those lubes...normally h/b yaris can hold up to 3.8qz of oils...but what i do is when i change my oil, i would buy 4....and then uses 3.5qz of synthetic oils along with a lube oil either Lucas or Motor Up....if u decide to use Lucas...put at least 20% of it...and for Motor Up...just add all in....so there u go....like i said that's just my preference for lubes and oil...as for filter wise...like i said as well....im open for learning new things everyday

gabriel2012 · 10-27-2010, 05:49 AM

Thanks for the responses, I think I'm going with Mobil 1 5w-30 Synthetic as for the filter I'm still trying to decide and I will look at my options when I go to Advance Auto Parts tomorrow since I have no other shops close to me :/

10-26-2010, 07:59 PM	#1
gabriel2012 Drives: 2011 Base Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Puerto Rico / Miami FL Posts: 146	Just bought a yaris hb...help with oil I bought the car a week ago for around 7k with 41,000 miles, and the guy who sold it to me said it was time for an oil change. What filter works best with the yaris? What kind of oil (regular or synthetic)? What oil brand is the best or common in our vehicles. I really like the car other than a stupid alignment issue it had(costed me $100 to fix) its been awesome.

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10-26-2010, 08:11 PM	#2
eric81 View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Salesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, IN Posts: 297	DEFFINATELY synthetic. Mobil 1 is great stuff, and either 5W-30 or 0W-30. Check the oil cap to be sure. It can go 5K between oil changes too. As for filters, go with a FRAM EX, or something better than their cheap one. You could go Royal Purple, those people claim about 10K between changes, but it's expensive, and Toyota has yet to back their product (warranty safety etc). Also, when you do the oil, buy the 5 qt, and when the oil plug is off, put some in from the new bottle, and let it run through... it will get some extra gunk out. Don't have to, but as the Yaris holds 3.8 qt, you have some extra.

10-26-2010, 08:17 PM	#3
gabriel2012 Drives: 2011 Base Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Puerto Rico / Miami FL Posts: 146	Not sure about Fram, seen many people here yell to avoid because of bad quality :(

10-26-2010, 08:53 PM	#4
myt Drives: Blazing Blue 07 YAris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 76	Your gonna get a million different responses with everyone's opinions... you can do searches and get a million different oil/oil filter combos! LOL I have always gone synthetic. I run Amsoil XL with either a WIX or Purolator PureOne Filter. I've also used Royal Purple, but I get nervous with the color thinking its tranny fluid! LOL MYT

10-26-2010, 10:07 PM	#5
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	all personal preference. i hate fram. because i had a high volume oil pump on a 383 stroker and the the freakin fram filter popped like a soda can and dumped my 15/qt oil everywhere...and they wouldnt pay for it. so, i'll use napa, wix or oem filters only. and also, i use valvoline, mobile, or royal purple only...that's it. so....use what you want. they're 'all the same' any way.

10-27-2010, 12:20 AM	#6
eric81 View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Salesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, IN Posts: 297	I agree with the synthetic, of course, but amsoil and Royal Purple are REALLY expensive. As for filters, your 1.5L isn't putting out 300 or so HP, so Fram will work fine. Again, get something better than basic. I do prefer the wix more, but again, price comes in. As for NAPA, they make some of the best stuff on earth. My stepdad used to buy engine belts for his motorhome and keep them under the passanger seat, because if he drove up hill, the belts were sure to break. Then he switched to NAPA, and only bought two replacements in the 4 years after. NAPA makes VERY good stuff, but again, depends on how much you want to spend. Try your own stuff, and see what you feel gives you the best bang for your buck. And always compare old oil to new oil to see how your engine is holding up.

10-27-2010, 12:48 AM	#7
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	I'm sold on OEM filters, I figure if the manufacture trusts them while they warranty my engine, then they're the best after I'm out of warranty too. Synthetic is expensive, if you're not cost sensitive to it go with a name brand, but conventional is good too, just not as good. You're car hold 3.5 qts with a filter change, your call on how much you're willing to spend for the good stuff.

10-27-2010, 04:58 AM	#8
walt101786 Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris Hatch-Back Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cerritos, LA CA Posts: 93	i would go with synthetic oils, either with 5w-30 or 0w30....for the brand itself....i have 3 top choice of my own that i prefer, its either penzoil(the ultra one), mobile one, or off course the most expensive one, royal purple...but if it comes down to decent price ones, i would either go with penzoil or mobile one...that's just me though....but for oil filter wise...i normally uses Fram Extra guard....but im still open to try a better ones...still not sure which oil filters are better, but as far as i know...Fram should be good for now with yours

10-27-2010, 05:01 AM	#9
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Toyota spec oil, from Toyota works real good.

10-27-2010, 05:08 AM	#10
walt101786 Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris Hatch-Back Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cerritos, LA CA Posts: 93	and by the way...try adding some lube along with new oils...i normally uses either Lucas or Motor Up...i haven't tried any lubes yet...am open to try others....but that's my preference for those lubes...normally h/b yaris can hold up to 3.8qz of oils...but what i do is when i change my oil, i would buy 4....and then uses 3.5qz of synthetic oils along with a lube oil either Lucas or Motor Up....if u decide to use Lucas...put at least 20% of it...and for Motor Up...just add all in....so there u go....like i said that's just my preference for lubes and oil...as for filter wise...like i said as well....im open for learning new things everyday

10-27-2010, 05:49 AM	#11
gabriel2012 Drives: 2011 Base Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Puerto Rico / Miami FL Posts: 146	Thanks for the responses, I think I'm going with Mobil 1 5w-30 Synthetic as for the filter I'm still trying to decide and I will look at my options when I go to Advance Auto Parts tomorrow since I have no other shops close to me :/