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CanIHazYarisHatch? · 02-14-2012, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

" Isn't Mobile1 0w20 what Toyota wants in these cars? First dealer we went to brought that to our attention along with the 10k mile oil change intervals."

Toyota 0w-20 synthetic is very good oil from MOBIL .

Then this is the EXACT oil I will use when I change it. Question: I have 492 miles thus far. I know that building engines is a lot "cleaner" these days, with fewer microscopic metal particles bouncing around and all...but when do I change my oil to not only get rid of most of these little eroding particles, but also switch to synthetic?

Yes. I have done the "search", read the threads, and my manual. I value YOUR opinion, Hershey. That is why I am asking you.

I am averaging 28.8 mpg, mostly city, very little (15% highway). Last fill-up was 34.8mpg combined, only 492 on the odo as of last night.

Also: anyone see these ga$ price$ climbing?

I bought my Yaris just before the sh!t is gonna hit the fan (again, like in 2008), with the "market adjustment" (READ: gouging) fee on economy cars from the dealers of $1-2k over sticker because it doesn't get 15mpg (like back in '08, Priuii were going $3k OVER sticker where I live--and people were paying it!!!)

If you are gonna buy a Yaris--do it now before Armageddon!

Hershey · 02-14-2012, 12:37 PM

With you being in Texas , I'd suggest staying with a synthetic 5w-30 such as Pennzoil Platinum , Pennzoil Ultra , etc.. Go to Bob Is The Oil Guy for more input . Very informative site . Here's their site , http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ .

CanIHazYarisHatch? · 02-14-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

With you being in Texas , I'd suggest staying with a synthetic 5w-30 such as Pennzoil Platinum , Pennzoil Ultra , etc.. Go to Bob Is The Oil Guy for more input . Very informative site . Here's their site , http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ .

I'm there!

But when should I switch from the "break-in oil"?

Hershey · 02-14-2012, 11:23 PM

2,500 miles ? Break in is said to be at 1,000 or so in the owners manual if I remember right . Changed the factory fill out at around 1,200 miles for the '08 sedan and replaced with Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 / Toyota ( Denso ) 90915-YZZF2 oil filter .

CanIHazYarisHatch? · 02-15-2012, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

2,500 miles ? Break in is said to be at 1,000 or so in the owners manual if I remember right . Changed the factory fill out at around 1,200 miles for the '08 sedan and replaced with Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 / Toyota ( Denso ) 90915-YZZF2 oil filter .

I am so there. I am at 531 as of today. A couple more weeks left to go!

Hershey · 02-16-2012, 12:40 PM

Then changed the oil/filter again just before 5,000 miles and went to the regular schedule of 5,000 mis. / 6 months .

charles nelson · 02-19-2012, 03:46 PM

Minnesota will be going to 20% ethanol fuel on August 31, 2013. My mileage is also about 10% lower than with non-oxygenated gas. I expect to loose another 10% when the new fuel hits the pumps. Right now non-oxygenated gas is about 25-35 cents per gallon higher than 10% ethanol. If the mileage loss is as high as 20%, it will be cheaper to buy the non-ethanol given the better mileage.

mr9865 · 02-20-2012, 11:05 PM

35.2 60% city in Wisconsin

mr9865 · 03-06-2012, 04:24 PM

36.7 today

mr9865 · 03-06-2012, 06:27 PM

Want to report that today it was 50F and since my fill up last night she is averaging 43mpg in city driving! Can't wait until summer

rubhamusan · 03-06-2012, 08:34 PM

33ish on my 2012. I'm at 14oo miles. dealer said change it at 5k.I'm like uh what? I've built hundreds of motors and thats death to a motors life. He said 5k.Just crazy. I got the filter and wrench.Any sugestions on oil ?I'm going 5w30. But as far as brands?

CanIHazYarisHatch? · 03-07-2012, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubhamusan

33ish on my 2012. I'm at 14oo miles. dealer said change it at 5k.I'm like uh what? I've built hundreds of motors and thats death to a motors life. He said 5k.Just crazy. I got the filter and wrench.Any sugestions on oil ?I'm going 5w30. But as far as brands?

I thought the same thing. There is no way in hell I'm waiting until 5K to change the break-in oil! I'll change it at 1,000, in a couple of weeks.

I just passed 800 tonight.

why? · 03-09-2012, 09:09 AM

agreed that is just dumb. I changed my oil every 1000 miles for the first 3,000 miles just to make darn sure.

skuzzlebutt5 · 03-09-2012, 03:39 PM

I guess it's my turn to share:

Purchased SE A/T 02/20/12

1st fill - 02/25/12 264mi @ 9.180g = 28.758mpg
2nd fill - 03/09/12 222.5mi @ 8.411g = 26.453mpg

487mi total.

NJ Drive · 03-09-2012, 08:11 PM

When you guys list your mpgs, can you please specify if you're driving an auto or manual?
Thanks!

bentjazz · 03-09-2012, 11:40 PM

I hate to say it, but being the techno-remedial that I am, I waiting until 5,000 miles to change my break in oil. Should I expect something bad to happen in the future?

bentjazz · 03-09-2012, 11:41 PM

Actually, I think I waited the 6 month period, and I had around 3,400 miles on the car before I changed my break in oil....

DJYojimbo · 03-10-2012, 11:31 AM

Mr skuttlebutt5 i'm assuming ur doing a lot of city driving?

02-20-2012, 11:05 PM	#44
mr9865 $10.25/hr frying chicken View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 261	35.2 60% city in Wisconsin __________________

03-06-2012, 04:24 PM	#45
mr9865 $10.25/hr frying chicken View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 261	36.7 today __________________

03-06-2012, 06:27 PM	#46
mr9865 $10.25/hr frying chicken View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 261	Want to report that today it was 50F and since my fill up last night she is averaging 43mpg in city driving! Can't wait until summer __________________

03-09-2012, 09:09 AM	#49
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	agreed that is just dumb. I changed my oil every 1000 miles for the first 3,000 miles just to make darn sure. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple Last edited by why?; 03-09-2012 at 09:24 AM.

03-09-2012, 03:39 PM	#50
skuzzlebutt5 Drives: '12 Yaris SE Classic Silver AT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 96	I guess it's my turn to share: Purchased SE A/T 02/20/12 1st fill - 02/25/12 264mi @ 9.180g = 28.758mpg 2nd fill - 03/09/12 222.5mi @ 8.411g = 26.453mpg 487mi total. Last edited by skuzzlebutt5; 03-09-2012 at 10:40 PM.

02-14-2012, 12:37 PM	#38
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	With you being in Texas , I'd suggest staying with a synthetic 5w-30 such as Pennzoil Platinum , Pennzoil Ultra , etc.. Go to Bob Is The Oil Guy for more input . Very informative site . Here's their site , http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ .

02-14-2012, 11:23 PM	#40
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	2,500 miles ? Break in is said to be at 1,000 or so in the owners manual if I remember right . Changed the factory fill out at around 1,200 miles for the '08 sedan and replaced with Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 / Toyota ( Denso ) 90915-YZZF2 oil filter .

02-16-2012, 12:40 PM	#42
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Then changed the oil/filter again just before 5,000 miles and went to the regular schedule of 5,000 mis. / 6 months .

02-19-2012, 03:46 PM	#43
charles nelson Drives: red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St Cloud Minnesota Posts: 68	Minnesota will be going to 20% ethanol fuel on August 31, 2013. My mileage is also about 10% lower than with non-oxygenated gas. I expect to loose another 10% when the new fuel hits the pumps. Right now non-oxygenated gas is about 25-35 cents per gallon higher than 10% ethanol. If the mileage loss is as high as 20%, it will be cheaper to buy the non-ethanol given the better mileage.

03-06-2012, 08:34 PM	#47
rubhamusan Drives: 2012 yaris Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 17	33ish on my 2012. I'm at 14oo miles. dealer said change it at 5k.I'm like uh what? I've built hundreds of motors and thats death to a motors life. He said 5k.Just crazy. I got the filter and wrench.Any sugestions on oil ?I'm going 5w30. But as far as brands?

03-09-2012, 08:11 PM	#51
NJ Drive Drives: 2012 Yaris SE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 179	When you guys list your mpgs, can you please specify if you're driving an auto or manual? Thanks!

03-09-2012, 11:40 PM	#52
bentjazz Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 541	I hate to say it, but being the techno-remedial that I am, I waiting until 5,000 miles to change my break in oil. Should I expect something bad to happen in the future?

03-09-2012, 11:41 PM	#53
bentjazz Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 541	Actually, I think I waited the 6 month period, and I had around 3,400 miles on the car before I changed my break in oil....

03-10-2012, 11:31 AM	#54
DJYojimbo Drives: 2012 Grey Toyota Yaris SE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 261	Mr skuttlebutt5 i'm assuming ur doing a lot of city driving?

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