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07-18-2009, 11:29 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Inland Empire, CA
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Oil: Is there a suggested type in the manual?
I recently picked up a used 2008 Yaris and it's time to change the oil. The owner's manual was absent when I made the purchase, so I can't RTFM and get the answer. :(
Can anyone tell me if there is a preferred type of oil to use for the engine? 5w30, etc? Thanks! |
07-18-2009, 11:32 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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5w30 is the recommended oil in the manual.
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07-18-2009, 11:34 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Inland Empire, CA
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Thanks Patrick!
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07-18-2009, 06:32 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: CT
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I my 2007 also has the information printed on the oil filler cap.
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07-19-2009, 02:09 AM | #5 |
Crazy Oil Sniffer
Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009
Location: ME
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My owners manual specs 5W-30 ILSAC oil-and states 10W-30 can be used if 5W is not available.
There was a TSB issued however that recommends ILSAC GF-4 oil and approves 5W-20 oil for use in the Yaris's 1NZ-FE engine. So to make a long story short you could run any of these grades produced in the last several years by any reputable manufacturer and be OK, even while under warranty. I love it when it when they make it easy for the consumer. VW for example is a PITA with their oil requirements. R2 |
07-19-2009, 01:27 PM | #6 |
Half a Bubble Off Plumb
Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009
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Any oil with the API "Star" symbol on it also meets ILSAC GF-4 specs.
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