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mr_miles · 10-22-2011, 11:18 PM

Being that this is my first "new" car, as I've never owned a car that was newer than 98, what are some little add-ons that i could do to my Gnarish that would keep it as happy as possible? I've read a bit about yota's sludge problems, and a friend suggested doing a oil catch can, which i will. short of that, i can't think of much to do to it. I just want to make sure it stays as happy as it can for as long as it can. also, being that it only has 23k on it, I'm debating switching over to synthetic unless it already is running it. I'll have to call the PO and ask him what it's running. What are some things you do to your car to help improve the longevity of the vehicle?

Klink10 · 10-22-2011, 11:49 PM

Weathertech Digital front floor liners is buy far the first thing I'd do.

mr_miles · 10-23-2011, 12:18 AM

I've heard those are pretty amazing, but I've never had a car worth getting them for, lol (but I do now!). probably wouldn't be a bad idea for Oregon, i bet.

mr_miles · 10-23-2011, 12:36 AM

also, i forgot to add this in my original post, but the only modification to the car is an aftermarket air intake, metal tube to a cone air filter in the fender area. on some cars those are more of a hindrance than an upgrade - what about on our yarii?

Klink10 · 10-23-2011, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_miles

I've heard those are pretty amazing, but I've never had a car worth getting them for, lol (but I do now!). probably wouldn't be a bad idea for Oregon, i bet.

You won't regret it.

10-22-2011, 11:18 PM	#1
mr_miles Drives: 2013 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 914	new car maintenance Being that this is my first "new" car, as I've never owned a car that was newer than 98, what are some little add-ons that i could do to my Gnarish that would keep it as happy as possible? I've read a bit about yota's sludge problems, and a friend suggested doing a oil catch can, which i will. short of that, i can't think of much to do to it. I just want to make sure it stays as happy as it can for as long as it can. also, being that it only has 23k on it, I'm debating switching over to synthetic unless it already is running it. I'll have to call the PO and ask him what it's running. What are some things you do to your car to help improve the longevity of the vehicle?

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10-22-2011, 11:49 PM	#2
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	Weathertech Digital front floor liners is buy far the first thing I'd do.

10-23-2011, 12:18 AM	#3
mr_miles Drives: 2013 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 914	I've heard those are pretty amazing, but I've never had a car worth getting them for, lol (but I do now!). probably wouldn't be a bad idea for Oregon, i bet.

10-23-2011, 12:36 AM	#4
mr_miles Drives: 2013 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 914	also, i forgot to add this in my original post, but the only modification to the car is an aftermarket air intake, metal tube to a cone air filter in the fender area. on some cars those are more of a hindrance than an upgrade - what about on our yarii?