YARIS SECRETS

[Chaldon]

My favorite post:

Originally Posted by eric81

The rear bumper snaps into place. The car weighs 2200 lbs. The stock muffler comes in and goes out on the same side. The max RPM is 6500. The car stops at 117 MPH. The stock air box has a 1" inlet for air, 2 air filters that are super restraining, and weighs far too much. The engine gets hot after it's been running for awhile. USA Yarii seem to have a cross threaded A/F sensor in the exhaust manifold. The stock header is only 1" in diameter at the smallest point. The rear wiper has a clip-on it that can be broken off or cut off to allow you to change and clean it easier. Some cars do not have a cabin air filter. The stock oil is Synthetic, but the extended warranty only covers regular oil, so you have to pay $8 to get the right oil put in your car. The low jack system really does work. The correct place to plug in a Tach is at the OBD port (where the dealership plugs their thing in to read what your car is doing). The engine travels over 5" when you rev it up. The catalytic convertor acts as a resonator as well as a catalytic convertor. You can change the look of your car simply by scratching it with rocks (I have great kids, and luckily they are still alive... barely). The stock auto can go from 0-60 in 11.6 seconds. The highest recommended speed for the Yaris is 68 MPH. I will post more stuff later. Drive On!

Now I want to swap in better engine air filter and look into a better air box as well. How the hell do I get LowJack to work?

- Cabin filters are under $20 at Kragen.
- 2008 Yaris uses the same high-beam bulbs as a 2008 Prius
- The rear wheels don't need alignments- just the front. and stock suspension isn't very adjustable anyway.
- Half a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil can be added to a full crank case
- With concerns of a hydroplaning incident I've moved up to 50k mile 185/65/15 from Firestone (meant for a Prius in wet weather) with no problems... w/ regular hard driving and no rubbing on bounces with max turn. I checked ;)
- With the seat folded down flat the car sleeps 4 midgets sideways in the back. 3 in sleeping bags and 2 if you can't find the fitted kind in their size
- The cigarette lighter won't work with the key in OFF
- I'm about the add a police horn to a buttin next to the emergency light switch.
- LED day time running headlights can be mounted in the fog light cups without removing them. But you still have to figure out wiring lol
- I have cheap pop off hubcaps that stick out from the tires. I use silver Hammered spray paint after sanding to fix the scratches and it looks cooler and cooler with every coat. Some bastard better not steal them
- Aftermarket window tinting looks checkered with polarized glasses on
- The front windows including the little corner glass is already factory tinted a little bit. Like %8 or somthing.
- It's hard to find your Yaris in a crowded parking lot and you've forgotten exactly where you parked because it was hiding behind that SUV all this time
- I get 32mpg because I average 80mph and I'm fine with that
- Ive run out with randoms for now

[eric81]

I guess mine is special. I will have to put that in myt car description. 1.5L LB Special.

[Latka]

I thought there was a switch in the seat - I know there is for airbags in some cars where it won't set the airbag off unless there's something like 40 pounds on the seat.

[slvryaris]

I just want to know where the crank is for the jack. Its not in the place shown in the manual unless i am blind.

[swidd]

Wait, there's two filters in the air filter box? I've only seen one filter, and replace it regularly. Should I be looking for a 2nd filter as well? 80,000 adventurous miles...

[gabriel2012]

the second filter is behind the glovebox, look at page 165 of your manual, this is a cabin air filter which just makes sure clean air comes out from the a/c instead of dust and other stuff.

[djct_watt]

It works!!!!!! Awesome!!!!! I always hated not being able to adjust the dash brightness... I swear, adjusting it is about as clear as a super contra cheat code, but I'm glad it's there!!! Thanks Bella!

[djct_watt]

[djct_watt]

Oil is usually clear/yellow when new

[RedRide]

A Yaris is more fun to drive when it's all paid for... as mine is.

[otterhere]

Originally Posted by RedRide

A Yaris is more fun to drive when it's all paid for... as mine is.

Word. At LEAST I paid cash for mine and not a bunch in interest; that's SOME consolation!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by otterhere

Word. At LEAST I paid cash for mine and not a bunch in interest; that's SOME consolation!

Ditto. Pay interest = never.

[startree]

hey my first post here, so hi all!

Thanks heaps for the tips, i'm going to spend some quality time with my yaris right now...

my tip, and i'm sure you all know this one: put your warm bottle of water or drink in the holder next to the steering wheel and put the air con on cool and angle the vents at the bottle and voila! ice cold drinks again!!

[Crash]

The headrest for the back seats go up and down. It took me about an hour to figure that, thinking this seat is really uncomfortable.

The engine trouble light also keeps track of when you need to change the oil. You reset it using the ignition key and the trip button.

[alch3miss]

A Yaris equipped with TEIN basic damper coilovers delivers impeccable control! Check out my autox results here: https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/file...232009_fin.htm

[Chuck G]

The Yaris steering wheel tastes of Peppermint.
Shhhh...........................................

[JetfireK]

Originally Posted by Shroomster

ok this thread was lost so lets get it started again....

under the front passenger seat slide handle there is a flap in the carpet
with the VIN on it

Does anyone know how many cup holders are in the Yaris Liftback. The two up front allow the airconditioner to keep the drinks very cold . Then there is one on each front door...and there may be some in the back.

The cup holders are GRAND AND SURPASS OTHER AUTOS COSTING MUCH MORE...

[R2D2]

2 in front of the vents

2 in the front doors

One in the rear of the center console

2 in the rear doors (on my 09 5 dr that is-not sure about the 3dr)