My first oil change - Toyota Yaris Forums

RogueYaris · 12-16-2006, 07:39 PM

I took my yaris into the dealership today. I was just a little early at 2,936 miles but it's all about prevention. It took for freakin ever for them to get done with it. There was only one guy working though and I didn't have anywhere I had to be so no biggie. I'm thinking I should've just opted out of the oil for life and just did it myself. Then again oil isn't going to get any cheaper and the cost of an oil change is just increasing over time.

Has anyone else purchased the oil for life from their dealership?

*Chris07LB* · 12-16-2006, 08:35 PM

Just did my second oil change today.

15 minutes start to finish, including clean up. Do it yourself next time, its cake.

RogueYaris · 12-16-2006, 09:58 PM

I know how to change oil, was a grease monkey for a bit (not the actual grease monkey shop). I have the oil for life package so going out and buying my own oil would be asinine. Besides, oil is only going to get more expensive. Sure, it takes some time at the dealership but down the road, it'll be worth it.

hystria · 12-16-2006, 10:33 PM

how much did that cost ?

RogueYaris · 12-16-2006, 10:45 PM

Something like $399 for the life of the vehicle. Toyotas last forever so I'm gonna end up making out on this one.

Pars · 12-16-2006, 11:43 PM

If you have to take the car in to a specific dealership to honor the free oil, I think it's a bad idea. It's like giving a waiter the tip before you even get seated at the table. The motivation to receive good service is no longer there. Also, once the car starts to rack-up the mileage and the $400 you gave away in good faith starts to become a liability to the dealership. I'm sure they'll easily find away to wean you off the free oil.

static808 · 12-17-2006, 02:41 AM

i'm actually surprised that the dealership performed the oil change at such a low mileage. most dealerships will only perform these types of services at much higher intervals, with the lowest i've heard being 5000 miles (obviously done in order to make money for the dealership). if you can keep up changing your oil at 3000 miles with this dealer, then i think you did get a pretty decent deal for 400 bucks. with the way most people drive, thats at least 5 oil changes a year. you'd recoup your money in about 3 and a half years. even if they used dino oil, changing it every 3000 should help to protect your engine. i personally use amsoil on all my vehicles and change them every 6 months (about 8000 miles). japanese car oil changes are a breeze...

--B

*Chris07LB* · 12-17-2006, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogueYaris

I know how to change oil, was a grease monkey for a bit (not the actual grease monkey shop). I have the oil for life package so going out and buying my own oil would be asinine. Besides, oil is only going to get more expensive. Sure, it takes some time at the dealership but down the road, it'll be worth it.

My time is worth more to me, and as you already complained about sitting and waiting for an oil change that takes 15 without a lift to do, ill keep buying my own oil/filters, and doing it myself.

hystria · 12-17-2006, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

My time is worth more to me, and as you already complained about sitting and waiting for an oil change that takes 15 without a lift to do, ill keep buying my own oil/filters, and doing it myself.

that's the way a see it too, why wasting 1h at the dealer for that matter

punch · 12-17-2006, 11:15 AM

Does the US toyota dealers have the quick lube, I drop my car off at the quicklube bay, and with 15mins its done, you can even watch through a glass window, or hang out in the bay if you wanted to...( I enjoy wandering the showroom floor dreaming)

I also go early morning when the doors open to avoid any line ups.

RogueYaris · 12-17-2006, 12:51 PM

normally it wouldn't take so long but two guys were at lunch and it was a saturday. and it's christmas season. and the dealership is right next to the mall. i highly doubt it will take so long in the future.

*Chris07LB* · 12-17-2006, 02:28 PM

and, and ,and... this one time, at band camp...

Sorry, had to.

RogueYaris · 12-17-2006, 02:42 PM

lol. understandable. it's all about timing when it comes to these things. i should've known better around here than to go at that time but i said screw it and did.

*Chris07LB* · 12-17-2006, 03:44 PM

eh, i'm only messin' with ya..

RogueYaris · 12-17-2006, 04:22 PM

eh, i know :P i'm capable of seeing sarcasm without getting all butt hurt.

back on topic though. did anyone else get the oil for life from their dealership?

60 Somethings · 12-17-2006, 09:10 PM

My dealership offered a lot of possible plans, but not for oil changes - sounds better than any they did offer for a longterm owner.

My dealer has a quick in-and-out oil change program, but takes about 45 min. Being retired, that is not a problem for me.

punch · 12-17-2006, 09:19 PM

Something else I wanted to add, my dealership, has free internet, free food, and a sitting area with newspapers, tv, and such, and a kidsroom.

acrbill · 12-17-2006, 10:12 PM

$399 can quickly become a bunch more if you rolled it into your loan.

How much does an oil change cost if you pay out of pocket?

You also have to consider that you might have trouble down the road if you have engine trouble under warranty and you don't have the maintenance paperwork trail.

I still have not decided whether or not I will do my own oil changes or not. It depends on how much the dealer charges.

12-16-2006, 07:39 PM	#1
RogueYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2015 Abs Red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: JAX Posts: 374	My first oil change I took my yaris into the dealership today. I was just a little early at 2,936 miles but it's all about prevention. It took for freakin ever for them to get done with it. There was only one guy working though and I didn't have anywhere I had to be so no biggie. I'm thinking I should've just opted out of the oil for life and just did it myself. Then again oil isn't going to get any cheaper and the cost of an oil change is just increasing over time. Has anyone else purchased the oil for life from their dealership?

12-17-2006, 02:41 AM	#7
static808 Engineer/Artist/House-Dad View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 419	i'm actually surprised that the dealership performed the oil change at such a low mileage. most dealerships will only perform these types of services at much higher intervals, with the lowest i've heard being 5000 miles (obviously done in order to make money for the dealership). if you can keep up changing your oil at 3000 miles with this dealer, then i think you did get a pretty decent deal for 400 bucks. with the way most people drive, thats at least 5 oil changes a year. you'd recoup your money in about 3 and a half years. even if they used dino oil, changing it every 3000 should help to protect your engine. i personally use amsoil on all my vehicles and change them every 6 months (about 8000 miles). japanese car oil changes are a breeze... --B __________________ His: 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE Arctic Frost Pearl, FC Package, 2007 Solara Nav unit, Spoiler, Running Boards & Auto-dimming rear mirror Hers: 2007 Toyota Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl, Auto, Power Package, Side Airbags, VIP security, USDM center armrest, and accessory 7 spoke 15" alloy wheels

12-17-2006, 09:10 PM	#16
60 Somethings Old Folks View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB, 2006 4Runner V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, USA Posts: 222	My dealership offered a lot of possible plans, but not for oil changes - sounds better than any they did offer for a longterm owner. My dealer has a quick in-and-out oil change program, but takes about 45 min. Being retired, that is not a problem for me. __________________ We are the proud owners YARI - He's a loaded Silver LB with ATTITUDE!

12-17-2006, 10:12 PM	#18
acrbill Drives: Polar White Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 407	$399 can quickly become a bunch more if you rolled it into your loan. How much does an oil change cost if you pay out of pocket? You also have to consider that you might have trouble down the road if you have engine trouble under warranty and you don't have the maintenance paperwork trail. I still have not decided whether or not I will do my own oil changes or not. It depends on how much the dealer charges. __________________ ChinoCharles Intake supporter.

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12-16-2006, 08:35 PM	#2
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Just did my second oil change today. 15 minutes start to finish, including clean up. Do it yourself next time, its cake.

12-16-2006, 09:58 PM	#3
RogueYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2015 Abs Red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: JAX Posts: 374	I know how to change oil, was a grease monkey for a bit (not the actual grease monkey shop). I have the oil for life package so going out and buying my own oil would be asinine. Besides, oil is only going to get more expensive. Sure, it takes some time at the dealership but down the road, it'll be worth it.

12-16-2006, 10:33 PM	#4
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	how much did that cost ?

12-16-2006, 10:45 PM	#5
RogueYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2015 Abs Red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: JAX Posts: 374	Something like $399 for the life of the vehicle. Toyotas last forever so I'm gonna end up making out on this one.

12-16-2006, 11:43 PM	#6
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	If you have to take the car in to a specific dealership to honor the free oil, I think it's a bad idea. It's like giving a waiter the tip before you even get seated at the table. The motivation to receive good service is no longer there. Also, once the car starts to rack-up the mileage and the $400 you gave away in good faith starts to become a liability to the dealership. I'm sure they'll easily find away to wean you off the free oil.

12-17-2006, 11:15 AM	#10
punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	Does the US toyota dealers have the quick lube, I drop my car off at the quicklube bay, and with 15mins its done, you can even watch through a glass window, or hang out in the bay if you wanted to...( I enjoy wandering the showroom floor dreaming) I also go early morning when the doors open to avoid any line ups.

12-17-2006, 12:51 PM	#11
RogueYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2015 Abs Red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: JAX Posts: 374	normally it wouldn't take so long but two guys were at lunch and it was a saturday. and it's christmas season. and the dealership is right next to the mall. i highly doubt it will take so long in the future.

12-17-2006, 02:28 PM	#12
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	and, and ,and... this one time, at band camp... Sorry, had to.

12-17-2006, 02:42 PM	#13
RogueYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2015 Abs Red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: JAX Posts: 374	lol. understandable. it's all about timing when it comes to these things. i should've known better around here than to go at that time but i said screw it and did.

12-17-2006, 03:44 PM	#14
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	eh, i'm only messin' with ya..

12-17-2006, 04:22 PM	#15
RogueYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2015 Abs Red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: JAX Posts: 374	eh, i know :P i'm capable of seeing sarcasm without getting all butt hurt. back on topic though. did anyone else get the oil for life from their dealership?

12-17-2006, 09:19 PM	#17
punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	Something else I wanted to add, my dealership, has free internet, free food, and a sitting area with newspapers, tv, and such, and a kidsroom.

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