oil

[static808]

Originally Posted by OxyG3nE

what is the best synthetic oil to use in a yaris and also the best filter?

in any automotive forum, them be "fightin' words." people get really heated over this one, and debates become endless. but the one consensus i can think of from all the stuff i've read?? change your oil on regular intervals, meaning, be very consistent with your oil changes, and you'll be fine with pretty much any oil, EVEN dino oil (this one must be changed more frequently). is synth better?? OF COURSE! will your engine die on you if you change your oil with quaker state dino every 3000 miles?? probably not...

--B

ps: i use amsoil ASL 5w-30 and either amsoil or wix filter...

[joey1320]

Originally Posted by static808

in any automotive forum, them be "fightin' words." people get really heated over this one, and debates become endless. but the one consensus i can think of from all the stuff i've read?? change your oil on regular intervals, meaning, be very consistent with your oil changes, and you'll be fine with pretty much any oil, EVEN dino oil (this one must be changed more frequently). is synth better?? OF COURSE! will your engine die on you if you change your oil with quaker state dino every 3000 miles?? probably not...

--B

ps: i use amsoil ASL 5w-30 and either amsoil or wix filter...

good post. follow his advice! change the oil regularly. i'm gonna get me a "hourly meter" to keep track of how many hours my engine is runing and do my changes based on that. i have yet to decide what brandname to go with so once i do i'll post info.

if you dont want to get all fancy like me just change it every 3k if you drive your car normally. if you decide to go auto x'n or do something like that change it after you are done.

[PetersRedYaris]

I don’t get why people change their oil more often than recommended. 3000 mile intervals is excessively wasteful. If you drive normal, do like the manual says and change it every 5000 miles. You listen to your owner’s manual for bolt torque specifications, fuel octane rating recommendations, and fluid type/weight specifications, and you wouldn’t stray from those. But when it comes to oil changes, everybody insists Toyota’s recommendation is too long. Why buy an eco-friendly economy car and then waste all that extra oil? 5000 on regular oil and 7500 on synthetic is fine. You won’t extend the life of your Yaris with smaller intervals.

[static808]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

I don’t get why people change their oil more often than recommended. 3000 mile intervals is excessively wasteful. If you drive normal, do like the manual says and change it every 5000 miles. You listen to your owner’s manual for bolt torque specifications, fuel octane rating recommendations, and fluid type/weight specifications, and you wouldn’t stray from those. But when it comes to oil changes, everybody insists Toyota’s recommendation is too long. Why buy an eco-friendly economy car and then waste all that extra oil? 5000 on regular oil and 7500 on synthetic is fine. You won’t extend the life of your Yaris with smaller intervals.

completely agree. i'm still used to the antiquated system of every 3000 miles! if the manual says 5000, then do it. with our amsoil, we change every 7500 or 6 months, whichever comes first. JUST BE DILIGENT...and your engine will be fine, no matter the oil...

--B