how far a yaris can go before it blows? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Aothachos · 01-31-2009, 11:45 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0L2GwV38XQ

ZING · 01-31-2009, 11:48 AM

how the hell did he drive 300K miles that fast ?

shawnono · 01-31-2009, 12:03 PM

I wonder where this guy works, because he says he drives 400 miles a day 0_0

IllusionX · 01-31-2009, 12:27 PM

that's mighty lots of highway miles. Kinda obvious, because he is still on the original brakes.

At school, one guy who lives in Ottawa, and teaches in Montreal. So that does the 400KILOMETERS in a day.

anyways.. highway miles keeps the car in shape ^_^

Altitude · 01-31-2009, 01:19 PM

Someone needs to get a hold of him and find out what brand of oil he uses! Maybe put the Mobil vs. Amsoil vs. Valvoline etc. debate to rest.

Tamago · 01-31-2009, 01:20 PM

i bet he uses plain old dino oil

i posted a comment on the video, let's see what his response is. looks like he's in FL

REM · 01-31-2009, 02:39 PM

Man, I have an 07 and I have 30,000 miles, so I'm on schedule to hit 300,000 by 2026!

Malaya1221 · 01-31-2009, 02:49 PM

wow i guess he made it this far...i remember this guy is from florida...he used to be a member here but some members gave him a hard time about his 150k speedometer reading...

jkuchta · 01-31-2009, 03:02 PM

I'm impressed with him doing the mileage he's done, but he drives like an idiot! 110mph on a crowded freeway and tailgateing is not cool

Tamago · 01-31-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triniper4mance

you may be shocked if I tell you what kinda oil I use. I use Wal-mart Super Tech Synthetic 5w-30 oil with OEM Toyota filters which helps maintain the right amount of oil pressure in the motor, unlike the non-oem filters.

there u have it, no fancy oil

UTVitz · 01-31-2009, 06:26 PM

Yeah, the speeding thing was a bit much, but I noticed he wasn't really passing cars on his right at a blinding rate-they must have been moving at 90+ themselves. This is an amazing link to see this happen-take that Fit owners (only joking Fitsters)

Tamago · 01-31-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UTVitz

Yeah, the speeding thing was a bit much, but I noticed he wasn't really passing cars on his right at a blinding rate-they must have been moving at 90+ themselves. This is an amazing link to see this happen-take that Fit owners (only joking Fitsters)

typical traffic on i-95 in florida moves around 85-90, so doing 110 means you're only 20-25mph closing speed..

so all this talk of "insane, stupid driving" is kinda sensationalist

GeneW · 01-31-2009, 06:32 PM

Likes to ride in the left lane..... grrrr..

Good on him for getting it done so well. The car doesn't sound bad.

I was skeptical about the 300,000 mile mark but at 400 miles per day times 250 times a year is 100,000 miles per year at least. He'd be changing the oil about every other week or so.

He'll also spend about five to six hours a day in the car. He must use it for work.

Gene

Black Yaris · 01-31-2009, 06:41 PM

I have seen some hondas and toyotas with over 600,000 on the clock when I used to work in the shop

GeneW · 01-31-2009, 06:44 PM

We have a magic dust that the State puts on the road to prevent high mileage in cars. It's called "Road Salt".

Glad to see that Toyotas and Hondas can get 600,000 miles plus on them. Some day American manufacturers will get the point that people don't necessarily want "planned obsolescence".

Gene

Kal-El · 01-31-2009, 06:56 PM

I'm glad to see everyone finally believes him.

We had a good size thread on his original 150K post but it's gone from the hack.
At the time he was criticized by a lot of people for making the whole thing up (tampering with the odometer, ect.). I wonder if that's why he left this forum. Too bad cause he would have been our most valuable member.

I've been keeping in touch with him and awaiting this milestone. He used to actually drive more than he does now in his first year with the Yaris. About 8 hours a day at 80 mph working as a medical courier (specimen transport). So yes, this is completely legit to any doubters.

Twistoffate0817 · 01-31-2009, 07:20 PM

Im confused on how often you should change your oil.

Is it every 6 months, OR 5000. which ever comes first, or is it when u reach 5k miles?

No one has ever explained that concept to me..

cuz what if i dont reach 5k miles for like a year and a half..does that mean i dont change my oil for a year and a half?

Altitude · 01-31-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

there u have it, no fancy oil

That's awesome

01-31-2009, 11:45 AM	#1
Aothachos Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 326	how far a yaris can go before it blows? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0L2GwV38XQ

01-31-2009, 12:03 PM	#3
shawnono BUAHAhaha Drives: 2007 Honda Civic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 12	I wonder where this guy works, because he says he drives 400 miles a day 0_0 __________________

01-31-2009, 02:39 PM	#7
REM View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Nissan Leaf SL Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irondequoit, NY Posts: 89	Man, I have an 07 and I have 30,000 miles, so I'm on schedule to hit 300,000 by 2026! __________________ Cheers, Ryan

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Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	I have seen some hondas and toyotas with over 600,000 on the clock when I used to work in the shop __________________

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Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Someone needs to get a hold of him and find out what brand of oil he uses! Maybe put the Mobil vs. Amsoil vs. Valvoline etc. debate to rest.

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Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	wow i guess he made it this far...i remember this guy is from florida...he used to be a member here but some members gave him a hard time about his 150k speedometer reading...

01-31-2009, 03:02 PM	#9
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	I'm impressed with him doing the mileage he's done, but he drives like an idiot! 110mph on a crowded freeway and tailgateing is not cool

01-31-2009, 06:26 PM	#11
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	Yeah, the speeding thing was a bit much, but I noticed he wasn't really passing cars on his right at a blinding rate-they must have been moving at 90+ themselves. This is an amazing link to see this happen-take that Fit owners (only joking Fitsters)

01-31-2009, 06:32 PM	#13
GeneW Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,034	Likes to ride in the left lane..... grrrr.. Good on him for getting it done so well. The car doesn't sound bad. I was skeptical about the 300,000 mile mark but at 400 miles per day times 250 times a year is 100,000 miles per year at least. He'd be changing the oil about every other week or so. He'll also spend about five to six hours a day in the car. He must use it for work. Gene

01-31-2009, 06:44 PM	#15
GeneW Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,034	We have a magic dust that the State puts on the road to prevent high mileage in cars. It's called "Road Salt". Glad to see that Toyotas and Hondas can get 600,000 miles plus on them. Some day American manufacturers will get the point that people don't necessarily want "planned obsolescence". Gene

01-31-2009, 06:56 PM	#16
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	I'm glad to see everyone finally believes him. We had a good size thread on his original 150K post but it's gone from the hack. At the time he was criticized by a lot of people for making the whole thing up (tampering with the odometer, ect.). I wonder if that's why he left this forum. Too bad cause he would have been our most valuable member. I've been keeping in touch with him and awaiting this milestone. He used to actually drive more than he does now in his first year with the Yaris. About 8 hours a day at 80 mph working as a medical courier (specimen transport). So yes, this is completely legit to any doubters.

01-31-2009, 07:20 PM	#17
Twistoffate0817 My Little Blue Egg :) Drives: '09 3 door Yaris Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 185	Im confused on how often you should change your oil. Is it every 6 months, OR 5000. which ever comes first, or is it when u reach 5k miles? No one has ever explained that concept to me.. cuz what if i dont reach 5k miles for like a year and a half..does that mean i dont change my oil for a year and a half?