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Old 01-11-2007, 07:21 AM   #19
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Ok, I changed mine at 4850 even though that darn light was flashing at 4500 miles. I'm a firm believer on the 3k mile oil change. But as someone stated on here, newer engines are far more advanced than before. Therefore, you can go longer than the 3k mark (depending on application). My manual and dealership both said 5k. I just did an oil change last week and put in MOBIL-1 Synthetic 5W-30 using a WIX filter. You may think that by using synthetic you can go further before the next change but I will stick with the 5k intervals.
Now, I have a question. Is my "maint. required" light going to come on again at the next 4500 miles or is their something like a switch that determines when the oil should be changed?? I know I will let you know when it happens that way we all know!!
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I've read that newer engines are far more advanced, therefore making oil changes at longer intervals. The YARIS 1.5 is a small engine but is advanced too. If TOYATA says 5k oil changes, then that's what I'm going by.
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Old 01-11-2007, 07:39 AM   #20
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the light blinks a set # of miles before the recommended maintenance periods to "warn" you that you need to change your oil+, when you get to 5k and you havent changed your oil (or reset the maintenance light) instead of blinking the light stays on
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Old 01-29-2007, 06:51 PM   #21
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the light blinks a set # of miles before the recommended maintenance periods to "warn" you that you need to change your oil+, when you get to 5k and you havent changed your oil (or reset the maintenance light) instead of blinking the light stays on
Yeah I'm at 4700 miles and my Maint Req. light comes on when I start my car and flashes for a couple of seconds. Guess I'll change it before 5000.
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Old 01-30-2007, 03:35 AM   #22
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I am changing oil every 7500km.
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Old 01-30-2007, 08:26 AM   #23
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I get free oil change every 3500 miles...

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Old 01-30-2007, 11:45 AM   #24
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i do 3k oil change for my yaris good, i drive it everydays. 3k is good dont wait for 5k
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Old 01-30-2007, 11:54 AM   #25
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every 6 months with amsoil XL 5w-30. just put 5K miles on sienna with amsoil, checked the dipstick, still full and the color was still translucent light brown. basically looked new still. couldnt believe it, first experience with amsoil, and now im a believer...thanks to everyone who got me to switch!! yaris will get the change at 1K miles (just like sienna), and sienna is due in april. oddly enough, expensive amsoil is saving me a bunch of money...

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