2 maintenance issues - Toyota Yaris Forums

nemelek · 01-02-2009, 02:08 PM

If it money that you want to save, DYI is the way to go. I use Castrol GTS that I bought on sale at Checker for $0.99/ quart and filter bought on sale at Toyota for $3.95. Each oil change costs me $8. Using a non-synthetic oil, I'll still get 200,000 miles. Check your engine air filter and tire presure while you are at it.

There is a great thread on making your own cabin air filter. This will cost you less than a dollar each.

bikegerm · 01-02-2009, 05:11 PM

I use Mobil 5W30 synthetic with a Mobil oil filter. I change every 5000 miles. I put a toyota cabin air filter in to catch anything before it gets to the fan.

b_hickman11 · 01-02-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bikegerm

I use Mobil 5W30 synthetic with a Mobil oil filter. I change every 5000 miles. I put a toyota cabin air filter in to catch anything before it gets to the fan.

Actually the filter is after the fan.....

auxmike · 01-03-2009, 05:08 AM

Funny, I had no trouble fitting the cabin air filter in. Got mine right at PepBoys (Purolator). I don't see how Toyota would think it does'nt fit with the "frame" or whatever.
I think it was just a cost saving measure and that most owners would never think to even check for this filter, instead just get it "changed" at the dealer during service for about $59.

As for oil filters, go on Ebay and pick up a case of 10 Genuine Toyota oil filters for about $40. Buy any synthetic, they are all fine, IMHO.
Remember, the car's body will probably rust out before the engine goes either way.......

SilverBack · 01-03-2009, 06:14 AM

It's done. Changed the oil using Mobil 1 synthetic with filter, then went to dealer to pick up a cabin filter. Local parts stores didn't have it in stock, and they would've had to order it from the dealer anyway. Installing it was way easier than first thought, since it was so floppy and bendable.

Next up is rotating the tires and seeing if I can re-tighten the e-brake without breaking anything

Thanks for all the tips guys

01-02-2009, 02:08 PM	#1
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	If it money that you want to save, DYI is the way to go. I use Castrol GTS that I bought on sale at Checker for $0.99/ quart and filter bought on sale at Toyota for $3.95. Each oil change costs me $8. Using a non-synthetic oil, I'll still get 200,000 miles. Check your engine air filter and tire presure while you are at it. There is a great thread on making your own cabin air filter. This will cost you less than a dollar each. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

01-02-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
bikegerm View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Meteor LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 229	I use Mobil 5W30 synthetic with a Mobil oil filter. I change every 5000 miles. I put a toyota cabin air filter in to catch anything before it gets to the fan. __________________ Randy LeRoy www.airshowmastering.com randy@airshowmastering.com

01-03-2009, 05:08 AM	#4
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Funny, I had no trouble fitting the cabin air filter in. Got mine right at PepBoys (Purolator). I don't see how Toyota would think it does'nt fit with the "frame" or whatever. I think it was just a cost saving measure and that most owners would never think to even check for this filter, instead just get it "changed" at the dealer during service for about $59. As for oil filters, go on Ebay and pick up a case of 10 Genuine Toyota oil filters for about $40. Buy any synthetic, they are all fine, IMHO. Remember, the car's body will probably rust out before the engine goes either way....... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

01-03-2009, 06:14 AM	#5
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	It's done. Changed the oil using Mobil 1 synthetic with filter, then went to dealer to pick up a cabin filter. Local parts stores didn't have it in stock, and they would've had to order it from the dealer anyway. Installing it was way easier than first thought, since it was so floppy and bendable. Next up is rotating the tires and seeing if I can re-tighten the e-brake without breaking anything Thanks for all the tips guys __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

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