About to do my first oil change - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-13-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo452001

I use OEM oil filter I just took it to the auto parts store asked for a filter wrench that would fit this filter and they pointed to where they wore got one of those cap types they are the best

NAPA didn't have any that could fit the filter. BAH...i have another 3k to find one of those caps. lol...

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-13-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by forpinks

THE FACTORY USES AN IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THOSE FILTERS...
OR SO DOES THAT TOYOTA MECHANIC I TALKED TO SAID.

I CHANGED MY FRIENDS OIL IN HIS BRAND NEW 07 COROLLA, AND BOY WAS IT A PAIN IN THE A.S.S. IT TOOK ME about 10 minutes to get the filter out, I needed to hammer that tool in just to get it out. good thing is he got mobil1 ready and a K&N filter with the nut so the next time i change it wont be such a pain...

i would get a K&N oil filter, but they're stupid expensive.

gonzo452001 · 01-14-2007, 11:28 AM

I got my filter wrench (cap type) at pep boys works great most auto part stores keep them in stock

LVAquaman · 01-14-2007, 06:08 PM

Does the "oil change light" go off automatically when you change the oil or do you have to reset it?

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-14-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo452001

I got my filter wrench (cap type) at pep boys works great most auto part stores keep them in stock

i'll check them out before i do the next one. lol...i could always just use it, then return it. lol...j/k. i'd like to keep all my tools if they work.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-14-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LVAquaman

Does the "oil change light" go off automatically when you change the oil or do you have to reset it?

mine went off like normal. if it stays on, then all your oil must have sprayed out some how. happened to me when i didn't tighten my filter enough on my GTI.

*Chris07LB* · 01-14-2007, 07:49 PM

The flashing MAINT light does not go off after you change the oil... think about it.

There is a quick and easy reset procedure in your owners manual. Try searching here, its been posted a bunch of times.

LVAquaman · 01-14-2007, 10:02 PM

Thanks again Chris!

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ighlight=reset

*Chris07LB* · 01-14-2007, 10:10 PM

No problem.

Racer X-8 · 01-14-2007, 11:37 PM

Beware of dribbling oil filters. Both times I did mine so far, the filter dribbled oil real bad when I loosened it.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-15-2007, 01:56 AM

i don't think mine is dripping...

Violin · 01-15-2007, 07:48 AM

Those Rhino Ramps look better than the ones I have because of the non-slip feet. Mine work fine for driving onto forward, but slip out from the rear 4 out of 5 times. They're impossible if the surface is wet.

Amazon.com has them for $33 - $40 with the chock blocks.

*Chris07LB* · 01-15-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer X-8

Beware of dribbling oil filters. Both times I did mine so far, the filter dribbled oil real bad when I loosened it.

Remove the oil cap next time... it acts as a vent when removing the filter. Less mess.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-15-2007, 04:42 PM

that's what i do. i'll even remove the dip-stick when ever i remember to.

Racer X-8 · 01-15-2007, 05:00 PM

hmmm, I'm pretty sure I did... can't swear to it though... but I'm pretty sure

01-14-2007, 11:28 AM	#21
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Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	The flashing MAINT light does not go off after you change the oil... think about it. There is a quick and easy reset procedure in your owners manual. Try searching here, its been posted a bunch of times.

01-14-2007, 10:02 PM	#26
LVAquaman Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 39	Thanks again Chris! http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ighlight=reset

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01-14-2007, 11:37 PM	#28
Racer X-8 Races Little Red Wagons Drives: red '07 Yaris liftback auto. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: warmed-up, SC Posts: 92	Beware of dribbling oil filters. Both times I did mine so far, the filter dribbled oil real bad when I loosened it.

01-15-2007, 01:56 AM	#29
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	i don't think mine is dripping...

01-15-2007, 07:48 AM	#30
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	Those Rhino Ramps look better than the ones I have because of the non-slip feet. Mine work fine for driving onto forward, but slip out from the rear 4 out of 5 times. They're impossible if the surface is wet. Amazon.com has them for $33 - $40 with the chock blocks.

01-15-2007, 04:42 PM	#32
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	that's what i do. i'll even remove the dip-stick when ever i remember to.

01-15-2007, 05:00 PM	#33
Racer X-8 Races Little Red Wagons Drives: red '07 Yaris liftback auto. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: warmed-up, SC Posts: 92	hmmm, I'm pretty sure I did... can't swear to it though... but I'm pretty sure