What oil do you guys use? - Toyota Yaris Forums

ViosFan · 07-26-2012, 09:53 PM

Like the title suggests, what do you guys run? Need to take it for an oil change sometime. I figured Pennzoil Platinum 5w20/30, since I figure Ultra might be an overkill for this engine, or Mobil 1 0/5w20/30. I run it for about 6-7k miles per year with 95% of my trips city and <5 miles. Thanks guys

ViosFan · 07-26-2012, 09:55 PM

Also might mention that I'm running on a fill of Maxlife, the car has about 89500 miles or so.

RedRide · 07-27-2012, 06:35 PM

IMO for a DD, just use a qualty 5w-30 oil. I will get some flack for this but there is very little difference between major brands for their quality oils Don't believe the advertising hype . The key work here is "quality" oils.

BTW the "high mileage" oils siimply add some additional detergents to remove sludge. However it you change you oil regularly, there will not be any sludge to begin with .

Hershey · 07-27-2012, 11:56 PM

Shell synthetic 5w-30 and 5w-20 . Here are some used oil analysises of the Shell synthetics from the '08 sedan . http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38135 . Can get it for under $3.50 a quart ( includes tax ) . Here's another recent U.O.A. of Shell synthetic 5w-30 run to 12,000 miles in a '08 Prius , http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...00#Post2694100 . Using the Platinum 0w-20 in the '11 FIT and it seems to like it . Use the Platinum 10w-30 and SHELL syn for the mowers and snowblower . The riding mower gets the 10w-30 Plat.. Then there are 3 push mowers . The Shell syn 5w-30 in 2 that are B.& S.. The 10w-30 Plat. in a Honda mower . The snow blower has Shell 5w-30 syn . Very little to no consumption of it . Depends on the mower . Also use the Platinum 10w-30 in a generator . Have faith in S.O.P.O.S. products for many years .

caineroad · 07-28-2012, 12:33 AM

i used to use some expensive oil and mobi1 but now i just stick with toyota oil because of the price, only $4/L

swidd · 07-29-2012, 07:03 AM

Mobil1 full synthetic 5W-30, in bulk it is only like $5 per quart. Super easy to DIY.

ecc_33 · 07-29-2012, 09:09 PM

castrol edge 5w-30

PatrickJohnson · 07-29-2012, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swidd

Mobil1 full synthetic 5W-30, in bulk it is only like $5 per quart. Super easy to DIY.

+1

tk1971 · 07-30-2012, 01:17 PM

Ford Motorcraft 5w-20 synthetic blend (same oil as my Expedition).

Nicfin · 07-30-2012, 10:27 PM

Castrol 5W-30. I will have to agree with RedRide. Any quality oil should work well. I have always used Castrol, so it is more of a habit than anything else.

Come to think of it, I need to change my oil.

Viperoni · 07-30-2012, 10:45 PM

The cheapest namebrand synthetic 5w-30 I can find on sale - usually $25 for around 4.4 - 4.7L up here in Canda.
Sometimes it's Mobil 1, but usually it's Castrol Syntec or Pennzoil Platinum.

Scubaru Steve · 07-30-2012, 11:33 PM

Royal Purple 5w30 Synthetic, every 5000 km.

dvlnblkdrs · 07-30-2012, 11:37 PM

i use royal purple.. just because i like it... lol change every 10k... just did mine this weekend :-)

edmscan · 07-31-2012, 01:43 AM

Toyota 5W30 from my dealer ... yes I know I am not mechanically inclined and wouldn't even think about changing my own oil. I know how to check it ... that's about as far as I will go.

jambo101 · 07-31-2012, 03:14 AM

Mobil1 Nov 1
Castrol GTX May 1

malibuguy · 07-31-2012, 11:39 AM

was mobil eco 0-20w every 5k with matching filter

now amsoil signiture eco 0-20w every 15k with matching filter

suckerface · 07-31-2012, 12:48 PM

I change mine every 10k with Castrol Syntec 0w-30 European Blend. About $6/qt at Auto Zone, never had any problems.

zkay · 08-02-2012, 10:31 PM

mobil1 advanced fuel economy 0w-30 w/wix filter #51394 (just did first change 2700 miles ago)

07-26-2012, 09:53 PM	#1
ViosFan Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: IL Posts: 14	What oil do you guys use? Like the title suggests, what do you guys run? Need to take it for an oil change sometime. I figured Pennzoil Platinum 5w20/30, since I figure Ultra might be an overkill for this engine, or Mobil 1 0/5w20/30. I run it for about 6-7k miles per year with 95% of my trips city and <5 miles. Thanks guys

07-27-2012, 06:35 PM	#3
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	IMO for a DD, just use a qualty 5w-30 oil. I will get some flack for this but there is very little difference between major brands for their quality oils Don't believe the advertising hype . The key work here is "quality" oils. BTW the "high mileage" oils siimply add some additional detergents to remove sludge. However it you change you oil regularly, there will not be any sludge to begin with . Last edited by RedRide; 07-28-2012 at 12:30 PM.

07-29-2012, 09:09 PM	#7
ecc_33 Drives: 2008 toyota yaris Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: OHIO Posts: 55	castrol edge 5w-30 __________________ 08 toyota yaris with some big tires lol 02 chevy duramax that runs 11.63 at 116 mph in the 1/4 mile

07-30-2012, 10:45 PM	#11
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	The cheapest namebrand synthetic 5w-30 I can find on sale - usually $25 for around 4.4 - 4.7L up here in Canda. Sometimes it's Mobil 1, but usually it's Castrol Syntec or Pennzoil Platinum. __________________ 2006 Saturn Ion Redline 2005 Toyota Echo RS 4dr hatch - Cyl #3 bad - sold 2000 Toyota Echo 2dr coupe - The track car - rusty & scrapped

07-30-2012, 11:37 PM	#13
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	i use royal purple.. just because i like it... lol change every 10k... just did mine this weekend :-) __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

07-26-2012, 09:55 PM	#2
ViosFan Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: IL Posts: 14	Also might mention that I'm running on a fill of Maxlife, the car has about 89500 miles or so.

07-27-2012, 11:56 PM	#4
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Shell synthetic 5w-30 and 5w-20 . Here are some used oil analysises of the Shell synthetics from the '08 sedan . http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38135 . Can get it for under $3.50 a quart ( includes tax ) . Here's another recent U.O.A. of Shell synthetic 5w-30 run to 12,000 miles in a '08 Prius , http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...00#Post2694100 . Using the Platinum 0w-20 in the '11 FIT and it seems to like it . Use the Platinum 10w-30 and SHELL syn for the mowers and snowblower . The riding mower gets the 10w-30 Plat.. Then there are 3 push mowers . The Shell syn 5w-30 in 2 that are B.& S.. The 10w-30 Plat. in a Honda mower . The snow blower has Shell 5w-30 syn . Very little to no consumption of it . Depends on the mower . Also use the Platinum 10w-30 in a generator . Have faith in S.O.P.O.S. products for many years .

07-28-2012, 12:33 AM	#5
caineroad Drives: 06 Yaris HB CE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 501	i used to use some expensive oil and mobi1 but now i just stick with toyota oil because of the price, only $4/L

07-29-2012, 07:03 AM	#6
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Mobil1 full synthetic 5W-30, in bulk it is only like $5 per quart. Super easy to DIY.

07-30-2012, 01:17 PM	#9
tk1971 Drives: 08 2Dr LB Base, Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SG Valley, SoCal Posts: 237	Ford Motorcraft 5w-20 synthetic blend (same oil as my Expedition).

07-30-2012, 10:27 PM	#10
Nicfin Nic Drives: 2008 3-Door Liftback Manual Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 51	Castrol 5W-30. I will have to agree with RedRide. Any quality oil should work well. I have always used Castrol, so it is more of a habit than anything else. Come to think of it, I need to change my oil.

07-30-2012, 11:33 PM	#12
Scubaru Steve Awesome! Drives: 12 Yaris/07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 323	Royal Purple 5w30 Synthetic, every 5000 km.

07-31-2012, 01:43 AM	#14
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	Toyota 5W30 from my dealer ... yes I know I am not mechanically inclined and wouldn't even think about changing my own oil. I know how to check it ... that's about as far as I will go.

07-31-2012, 03:14 AM	#15
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Mobil1 Nov 1 Castrol GTX May 1 __________________ Have Yaris will travel..

07-31-2012, 11:39 AM	#16
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 907	was mobil eco 0-20w every 5k with matching filter now amsoil signiture eco 0-20w every 15k with matching filter __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

07-31-2012, 12:48 PM	#17
suckerface #1 Lemming Drives: Light Blue '08 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 760	I change mine every 10k with Castrol Syntec 0w-30 European Blend. About $6/qt at Auto Zone, never had any problems. __________________

08-02-2012, 10:31 PM	#18
zkay Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan 4-DR Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 53	mobil1 advanced fuel economy 0w-30 w/wix filter #51394 (just did first change 2700 miles ago)

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