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01-02-2013, 10:38 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2010
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Oil Change Interval with synthetic question
I currently change the oil in my 2010 Yaris twice a year, but I think I can do better. My Yaris was purchased new in January 2010 and it currently has 22,820 miles on it. Yes, I average 7000 to 8000 miles per year.
My question is this, can I switch to Mobil One Synthetic and change the oil only once a year. Where can I find an interval recommendation for synthetic motors oils for the Toyota Yaris?
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01-03-2013, 08:58 AM | #2 |
Usually motor oil manufacturers will have listed their recommendations for their specific oils. I am pretty sure Amsoil has a synthetic that will do the 10K thing. At present, as I do less than 5K per year I change once per year. Maybe twice if I have nothing to do and my stop and go gets excessive.
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01-03-2013, 11:10 AM | #3 |
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I use Mobil1 and change every 10,000kms/7500 miles, in 45 years of driving various automobiles i've never had an oil related engine problem.
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01-03-2013, 12:25 PM | #4 |
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Yes you can, but I'd change the itty bitty filter twice per year, and top off.
$27. per 5 qt jug at Walmart. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...nce_5W-30.aspx |
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Regular or synthetic. You wouldnt go against the owners manual, would you?
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01-03-2013, 03:24 PM | #6 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
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^ Every 6 months or 5,000 miles to keep warranty . " Use Shell synthetic 5w-20 for cold months and their 5w-30 for warmer weather . Get it for under $3.40 a quart from BJs Wholesale .
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