What's the best kind of oil to put in my Yaris? - Toyota Yaris Forums

maia · 09-03-2010, 01:34 AM

Hi! I have just bought a 2008 Yaris LB and am wondering what kind of oil I should put in it! I want to be sure to use whatevers best for that car! Thanks

john21031 · 09-03-2010, 01:45 AM

No such thing. Put any oil that meets the requirements recommended by toyota.

firebob · 09-03-2010, 08:23 AM

brg88tx · 09-03-2010, 09:59 AM

any synthetic every 10,000 miles is what i do.

sickpuppy1 · 09-03-2010, 10:25 AM

No matter what oil, whether its petroleum or synthetic based. Just make sure to do it on a good timetable and for Petes sake use a good filter!!! Wix and Purolator ONE are the best. There are alot of others that are OK(except Fram, they're good at marketing, thats about it) Oil that has lots of dirt and such in it isnt doing your engine any good whether it dino or synth!

eddy · 09-03-2010, 10:47 AM

I change my oil every 4000km or three months and use penzoil. and just a note about oil filters fram makes most of the oil filters for most of the others brands. they all are in it together

RedRide · 09-03-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddy

I change my oil every 4000km or three months and use penzoil. and just a note about oil filters fram makes most of the oil filters for most of the others brands. they all are in it together

Fram does make some good oil filters.

The ones that are tested bad are the "orange" line oil filters which it their cheapest (lowest quality) and most widely advertised line.
It's a classic case of marketing an inferior product and making it a best seller to maximize their profits.

2007yariz · 09-03-2010, 09:59 PM

Any oil that has the API donut stamp and ILSAC on the oil bottle.

I use Toyota genuine oil filter.

RedRide · 09-04-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2007yariz

Any oil that has the API donut stamp and ILSAC on the oil bottle.

I use Toyota genuine oil filter.

I agrree.
Too much has been made of marketing BS and just some bad info on the net that keeps perpetuating itsself.
Also, Toyota filters have been tested to be very good.

nemelek · 09-04-2010, 05:16 PM

I use Castrol GTX. Usually buy it by the case lot with a coupon from Checkard to get the best price.

yaris-me · 09-05-2010, 01:53 AM

The best oil for your car is the most expensive oil you can afford.

JetfireK · 09-08-2010, 01:37 PM

I use the recommended oil. I was also told by an auto mechanic NOT TO CHANGE THE FILTERS when I have an oil change. He said the filters work better when they are a little dirty? And dealerships just make more money for something not necessary.

I HAVE NO OPINION JUST WANT TO PASS THIS ON TO THOSE OF YOU MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE THAN I AM...

fnkngrv · 09-08-2010, 01:44 PM

Sorry, I cannot resist....

I have used Royal Purple which worked great, but I ran into some financial troubles a few years back and moved to Mobil 1, the latest experience has been the new Penzoil Synthentic and my engine seems to be running really smooth with that. I have stuck with the 5W-30.

Kioshi · 09-08-2010, 01:47 PM

eneos 5w-30

excellent smooth acceleration. Engine is a little more quiet too.

sleey0 · 09-08-2010, 02:33 PM

Lol

I just switched from Royal Purple to the Enoes 5w30.

I was bummed that it isn't a full synthetic but I guess it doesn't matter because I don't do extended OCI's. I stick with the 5k interval.

Anyway, I don't notice any difference b/w the RP and Eneos so I would say that the Eneos oil is darn good!

JDM too:p lol

09-03-2010, 01:34 AM	#1
maia Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2	What's the best kind of oil to put in my Yaris? Hi! I have just bought a 2008 Yaris LB and am wondering what kind of oil I should put in it! I want to be sure to use whatevers best for that car! Thanks

09-03-2010, 08:23 AM	#3
firebob Drives: 09 yaris Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 236	__________________ 09, 3 door lift back, auto. I live on the road with my wife. We travel as needed for our work and drive up to 4,500 miles in a bad week.

09-03-2010, 10:25 AM	#5
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	No matter what oil, whether its petroleum or synthetic based. Just make sure to do it on a good timetable and for Petes sake use a good filter!!! Wix and Purolator ONE are the best. There are alot of others that are OK(except Fram, they're good at marketing, thats about it) Oil that has lots of dirt and such in it isnt doing your engine any good whether it dino or synth! __________________

09-04-2010, 05:16 PM	#10
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I use Castrol GTX. Usually buy it by the case lot with a coupon from Checkard to get the best price. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

09-08-2010, 01:44 PM	#13
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Sorry, I cannot resist.... I have used Royal Purple which worked great, but I ran into some financial troubles a few years back and moved to Mobil 1, the latest experience has been the new Penzoil Synthentic and my engine seems to be running really smooth with that. I have stuck with the 5W-30. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

09-03-2010, 01:45 AM	#2
john21031 Drives: '10 Fit Sport MT and 2012 Fit Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Castaic, CA Posts: 116	No such thing. Put any oil that meets the requirements recommended by toyota.

09-03-2010, 09:59 AM	#4
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	any synthetic every 10,000 miles is what i do.

09-03-2010, 10:47 AM	#6
eddy love to drive View User's Garage Drives: 2010 yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: vancouver canada Posts: 56	I change my oil every 4000km or three months and use penzoil. and just a note about oil filters fram makes most of the oil filters for most of the others brands. they all are in it together

09-03-2010, 09:59 PM	#8
2007yariz Drives: Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Virginia (Fairfax, VA) Posts: 141	Any oil that has the API donut stamp and ILSAC on the oil bottle. I use Toyota genuine oil filter.

09-05-2010, 01:53 AM	#11
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	The best oil for your car is the most expensive oil you can afford.

09-08-2010, 01:37 PM	#12
JetfireK View User's Garage Drives: 2008 3 Dr Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 113	I use the recommended oil. I was also told by an auto mechanic NOT TO CHANGE THE FILTERS when I have an oil change. He said the filters work better when they are a little dirty? And dealerships just make more money for something not necessary. I HAVE NO OPINION JUST WANT TO PASS THIS ON TO THOSE OF YOU MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE THAN I AM...

09-08-2010, 01:47 PM	#14
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	eneos 5w-30 excellent smooth acceleration. Engine is a little more quiet too.

09-08-2010, 02:33 PM	#15
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	Lol I just switched from Royal Purple to the Enoes 5w30. I was bummed that it isn't a full synthetic but I guess it doesn't matter because I don't do extended OCI's. I stick with the 5k interval. Anyway, I don't notice any difference b/w the RP and Eneos so I would say that the Eneos oil is darn good! JDM too:p lol

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