Which mark on engine oil dipstick? - Toyota Yaris Forums

The Shape · 05-07-2009, 06:20 AM

I changed the oil recently on my wife's yaris and with a new filter put in about 3 3/4 quarts of oil. The level on the dipstick is above the crosshatched area it covers the F on the stick. Is this to much will it damage the engine??

SpaceShot · 05-07-2009, 09:02 AM

That is just a little bit over, so I don't think it will do any real damage. But you may find that your mileage is 2-3Mpg lower than usual.

Run it for a day and check it again.

If it is still over the top mark, simply undo the plug only enough to let it drip (do not remove) after 30 seconds or so, wipe the outlet with a clean rag and tighten the plug fully.

For the little bit that you might be over, it may not be worth the trouble to try and drain off the extra 1/2 quart. The first gen Scion xB has the same size motor, and I know some people just put in a full 4 quarts into it with a filter change without even thinking about it.

IllusionX · 05-07-2009, 09:12 AM

i put 4qt and it goes just right at the top of the cross.

the thing is, when you do it on your driveway, it depends on how your car is angled. I always put mine angled backward, so oil drains out without leaving a "lake" inside the pan.

I usually let it drain while i go eat lunch, and then come back later to finish the job. :P

jetedit: shouldn't the 1nz-fe take a full 4qt?? ie, 3.7L

Snyprwlf47 · 05-07-2009, 09:17 AM

Spaceshots right, chances are that it wont damage the engine but it will slow it up just a bit. Just remember that too little is WAY better than too much!

yaris-me · 05-07-2009, 11:29 AM

I don't think you have to worry. Next time, put three quarts, run the engine and check to see how much you need to add. I usually put 3 1/2 quarts to reach the full mark.

hatchbackkid82 · 05-07-2009, 02:52 PM

Is your dipstick plastic or metal?

Let me stop before i get banned, the dipstick subject is very sensitive around here.

2006fronty · 05-07-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatchbackkid82

Is your dipstick plastic or metal?

Let me stop before i get banned, the dipstick subject is very sensitive around here.

I hate my plastic dipstick, can I replace it with a metal one? What if the plastic breaks and gets in my engine? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

hatchbackkid82 · 05-07-2009, 04:06 PM

Awwwww man your asking for it

Can i put wings on my Yaris?

Remember that one or better yet; What's a pulley?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006fronty

I hate my plastic dipstick, can I replace it with a metal one? What if the plastic breaks and gets in my engine? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

IllusionX · 05-07-2009, 06:01 PM

10 years already with the 1nz-fe. I don't recall anybody having the plastic stick breaking apart and falling into the oil pan.

eii · 05-07-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006fronty

I hate my plastic dipstick, can I replace it with a metal one? What if the plastic breaks and gets in my engine? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I think that happened to yaris t-sport, not sure what he did to get it out.

b_hickman11 · 05-08-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllusionX

10 years already with the 1nz-fe. I don't recall anybody having the plastic stick breaking apart and falling into the oil pan.

There was someone on here a while back that had their dipstick break off inside of the engine......not for sure who that was though

2bad4u · 05-17-2009, 09:23 PM

Vitz RS comes with a metal dip stick

Yaris Hilton · 05-18-2009, 10:19 AM

My 3 Yarises and the Echo before them all have metal dipsticks. He must've gotten a special one.

05-07-2009, 06:20 AM	#1
The Shape Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 56	Which mark on engine oil dipstick? I changed the oil recently on my wife's yaris and with a new filter put in about 3 3/4 quarts of oil. The level on the dipstick is above the crosshatched area it covers the F on the stick. Is this to much will it damage the engine??

05-07-2009, 09:17 AM	#4
Snyprwlf47 The Martian Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cannelton, WV Posts: 208	Spaceshots right, chances are that it wont damage the engine but it will slow it up just a bit. Just remember that too little is WAY better than too much! __________________ "The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical." – F1 commentator Murray Walker.

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05-07-2009, 09:02 AM	#2
SpaceShot Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 171	That is just a little bit over, so I don't think it will do any real damage. But you may find that your mileage is 2-3Mpg lower than usual. Run it for a day and check it again. If it is still over the top mark, simply undo the plug only enough to let it drip (do not remove) after 30 seconds or so, wipe the outlet with a clean rag and tighten the plug fully. For the little bit that you might be over, it may not be worth the trouble to try and drain off the extra 1/2 quart. The first gen Scion xB has the same size motor, and I know some people just put in a full 4 quarts into it with a filter change without even thinking about it.

05-07-2009, 09:12 AM	#3
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	i put 4qt and it goes just right at the top of the cross. the thing is, when you do it on your driveway, it depends on how your car is angled. I always put mine angled backward, so oil drains out without leaving a "lake" inside the pan. I usually let it drain while i go eat lunch, and then come back later to finish the job. :P jetedit: shouldn't the 1nz-fe take a full 4qt?? ie, 3.7L

05-07-2009, 11:29 AM	#5
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	I don't think you have to worry. Next time, put three quarts, run the engine and check to see how much you need to add. I usually put 3 1/2 quarts to reach the full mark.

05-07-2009, 02:52 PM	#6
hatchbackkid82 Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,828	Is your dipstick plastic or metal? Let me stop before i get banned, the dipstick subject is very sensitive around here.

05-07-2009, 06:01 PM	#9
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	10 years already with the 1nz-fe. I don't recall anybody having the plastic stick breaking apart and falling into the oil pan.

05-17-2009, 09:23 PM	#12
2bad4u View User's Garage Drives: 06 Toyota Vitz RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kingston, Jamaica W.I. Posts: 78	Vitz RS comes with a metal dip stick

05-18-2009, 10:19 AM	#13
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	My 3 Yarises and the Echo before them all have metal dipsticks. He must've gotten a special one.