New-to-me '09 with 174k miles: To do list?

[bronsin]

Theres an orange light that comes on every 5000 miles for service. Which means oil change. Its NOT linked to an analysis of how the cars driven.

I would check the air filter sometimes they dont get changed.

I would r and r the plugs and check the gap. If the gaps in spec the plugs prolly are recently changed.

Also Id take the wheels and rear drums off to check the brake pads/shoes and check the condition of the CV boots while there.

At least check the trans oil level if you dont change it.

I bleed the clutch every year on hydraulic operated ones. Id bleed/change the fluid on the brakes too on such a high miileage car if I had the time.

[scratchpaddy]

Great, thanks for the tips. I guess the brake lever just goes further than what I'm used to. I counted, and it goes up 8 clicks, 9 if I really pull hard, so that's all right.

Originally Posted by CincyC6

These cars are virtually maintenance free. Cabin air filter if you're real thorough. It's basically the most reliable car imaginable lol.

That's why I bought one. I love simple, reliable, efficient cars, and the Yaris is pretty much the best at those things. I saw that you're almost at 300k on yours, that's awesome!

This Yaris is replacing a 1996 Geo Metro with 260k miles. It's a small sacrifice in fuel economy for all the luxuries a newer car brings.



I've never had a hydraulic clutch before, so I'll have to look up how to bleed that. Air filters, plugs, and fluids were already on my list. Tires, yes, it needs new ones. Going to replace the dizzy cap and rotor, too... oh, wait.

Originally Posted by bronsin

Theres an orange light that comes on every 5000 miles for service. Which means oil change. Its NOT linked to an analysis of how the cars driven.

Interesting. I figured if the '06 Chevy I used to have did it, every car would be doing it by now, but I guess not. Well, all the Geo has is an oil pressure light, and if that comes on, you've already destroyed the engine.