Synthetic oil MPG boost since change - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yaris Dick · 09-25-2006, 05:12 PM

Just checked MPG on my first tankfull since my first oil change and switch to Amsoil 5W30.

Went from 40.4 to 42.4 MPG hwy. 5% increase. Not too shabby.

foober · 09-25-2006, 05:42 PM

I just ordered a 12 pack of 5W/30 amsoil oil and 3 amsoil oil filters. The oil filter part number is #EaO09.

Thanks to all that turned me on to amsoil. Everything i've read is its the best right now in synthetic oil.

nsmitchell · 09-26-2006, 10:43 AM

You just can't go wrong with Synthetic Oil! I can't wait to change over on my first oil change! 5% is pretty remarkable, just by switching oil. I will be using Series 2000 0W-30. Any reason y'all went with 5W-30? Just curious...

foober · 09-26-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nsmitchell

You just can't go wrong with Synthetic Oil! I can't wait to change over on my first oil change! 5% is pretty remarkable, just by switching oil. I will be using Series 2000 0W-30. Any reason y'all went with 5W-30? Just curious...

From what I've read the 0w-30 is a bit better in colder temperatures. Since I live in montana I'll use that in the winter. But I'll use 5w-30 otherwise. Considering i'll also be using the amsoil oil filter i shouldn't have to change my oil but once a year. I probably only drive around 10,000 miles a year with my yaris. So i'll probably only use the 0w-30. Guess I'll use the 12 pack of 5w-30 Amsoil oil I also got in my trucks.

07WYarisRS · 09-26-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nsmitchell

You just can't go wrong with Synthetic Oil! I can't wait to change over on my first oil change! 5% is pretty remarkable, just by switching oil. I will be using Series 2000 0W-30. Any reason y'all went with 5W-30? Just curious...

Overall the 0w-30 is the better oil and lasts longer between oil changed due to higher level of Base stocks.
The 5w-30 is still an awesome full synthetic but cheaper in price
I run the 0w-30 and change the wix filters every 6 months.
I get over 40mpg
That's with an automatic

Manual owners should run Amsoil 75w-90 severe gear oil in the transmissions. Automatic owners should run Amsoil ATF
do this and you will see another increase in mileage.

With my truck after my complete tune up I went up to about 22 MPG hwy and 18 in town
changed the engine oil to Amsoil 0W-30
changed the ATF to Amsoil ATF
Changed the rear differential fluid with Amsoil 75W-90
My mileage went up to 27mph hwy. 24 mixed, 22 in town

GoZO · 09-26-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Dick

Just checked MPG on my first tankfull since my first oil change and switch to Amsoil 5W30.

Went from 40.4 to 42.4 MPG hwy. 5% increase. Not too shabby.

How often to you plan on changing oil/filter?

YamilR · 09-26-2006, 03:40 PM

Is this the oil that you got? https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/xlf.aspx

Yaris Dick · 09-26-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by YamilR

Is this the oil that you got? https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/xlf.aspx

No. I got the ASL 100% Synthetic 5W30

Yaris Dick · 09-26-2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GoZO

How often to you plan on changing oil/filter?

10,000 miles.

Yaris Dick · 09-26-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nsmitchell

You just can't go wrong with Synthetic Oil! I can't wait to change over on my first oil change! 5% is pretty remarkable, just by switching oil. I will be using Series 2000 0W-30. Any reason y'all went with 5W-30? Just curious...

I went with 5W30 because it's cheaper and I live in the south and I've had prior good results from it, tried the 0W30 once and saw no tangible (measurable) improvement over the 5W30.

YamilR · 09-26-2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Dick

No. I got the ASL 100% Synthetic 5W30

How about a link if you don't mind

Yaris Dick · 09-26-2006, 04:21 PM

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/asl.aspx

grampi · 05-11-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Dick

Just checked MPG on my first tankfull since my first oil change and switch to Amsoil 5W30.

Went from 40.4 to 42.4 MPG hwy. 5% increase. Not too shabby.

How much oil does the Yari take when you do a filter/oil change? Thanks.

CASTREX · 05-11-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by grampi

How much oil does the Yari take when you do a filter/oil change? Thanks.

4 Qtrs

grampi · 05-11-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CASTREX

4 Qtrs

I'm glad to see Toyota's increased the sump size of the 1.5 liter since the Tercel days. My Daughter's Tercel only holds 3 qts.

blacksan · 05-11-2007, 02:55 PM

I too have nothing but respect for Amsoil. My family used it in heavy equipment for years and it performed in a stellar fashion. The procedure was to swap filters, top off and send samples out for analysis. We only changed oil once each year. Unlike cars the intervals where determined by hours ran and not miles. With top notch filters (Amsoil, Wix, Hastings) the average Yari Pilot with an annual 15K useage would only need to change there oil once a year. with a filter swap around 7.5K.

PetersRedYaris · 05-11-2007, 04:25 PM

Hypermilers change their oil often because fresh oil always nets better MPG's, regular or synthetic.

CASTREX · 05-11-2007, 05:44 PM

BTW I just received a 12pk of Amsoil 0W-30 on my mail today!

Also got thhe 75w-90 gear oil for the tranny.

Can some one tell me how hard is to change the tranny oil??? Should I go to a shop or is something I can do by my self???

09-25-2006, 05:12 PM	#1
Yaris Dick Drives: 07 Yaris LB, 06 VW GTI, 06 G6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 61	Synthetic oil MPG boost since change Just checked MPG on my first tankfull since my first oil change and switch to Amsoil 5W30. Went from 40.4 to 42.4 MPG hwy. 5% increase. Not too shabby.

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foober Drives: two yaris liftbacks Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: kalispell, montana Posts: 351	I just ordered a 12 pack of 5W/30 amsoil oil and 3 amsoil oil filters. The oil filter part number is #EaO09. Thanks to all that turned me on to amsoil. Everything i've read is its the best right now in synthetic oil.

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nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	You just can't go wrong with Synthetic Oil! I can't wait to change over on my first oil change! 5% is pretty remarkable, just by switching oil. I will be using Series 2000 0W-30. Any reason y'all went with 5W-30? Just curious...

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Yaris Dick Drives: 07 Yaris LB, 06 VW GTI, 06 G6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 61	http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/asl.aspx

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blacksan Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,121	I too have nothing but respect for Amsoil. My family used it in heavy equipment for years and it performed in a stellar fashion. The procedure was to swap filters, top off and send samples out for analysis. We only changed oil once each year. Unlike cars the intervals where determined by hours ran and not miles. With top notch filters (Amsoil, Wix, Hastings) the average Yari Pilot with an annual 15K useage would only need to change there oil once a year. with a filter swap around 7.5K.

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PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Hypermilers change their oil often because fresh oil always nets better MPG's, regular or synthetic.

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CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	BTW I just received a 12pk of Amsoil 0W-30 on my mail today! Also got thhe 75w-90 gear oil for the tranny. Can some one tell me how hard is to change the tranny oil??? Should I go to a shop or is something I can do by my self???