oil changes - Toyota Yaris Forums

janel2007 · 10-01-2009, 04:22 PM

I am picking up a 2007 Yaris Sedan that I bought in a couple days. I read somewhere that the oil doesn't need to be changed as often as a regular car. Is this true?

Thanks,

Janel

rningonfumes · 10-01-2009, 04:51 PM

Welcome to YW.

The manual says every 5,000 miles. People tend to stick to this schedule until the end of their warranty period which is usually 36,000.

If you mean that it's up from every 3,000 miles, then yes, the oil changes have been extended.

I hope you enjoy your Yaris as much as everyone here.

Fumes.

janel2007 · 10-01-2009, 04:59 PM

Ok Thank you! Mine has 35,000 on it already so I will get one every 3000.

YarisOwnersDad · 10-01-2009, 05:29 PM

Driving conditions have EVERYTHING to do with the oil drain interval. If you are doing most of your driving on the open highway and very little short trip type driving, then you might as well go with the 5000 mile interval, but if you are in town a lot and doing a lot of stop and go driving, a lot of idling, or if you hardly ever make trips long enough for your engine to really warm up good, then you should go with the 3000 mile interval.

Tom

Kal-El · 10-03-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janel2007

I am picking up a 2007 Yaris Sedan that I bought in a couple days. I read somewhere that the oil doesn't need to be changed as often as a regular car. Is this true?

Thanks,

Janel

What's a "regular" car?

That made me laugh.

Quote:

Originally Posted by janel2007

Ok Thank you! Mine has 35,000 on it already so I will get one every 3000.

Huh??

RacerFreakXXX · 10-03-2009, 11:33 PM

the normal is every 3k or every 3 months. I normally do it every 3-4k or every 3-4 months, and you figure you spend $30-$50 x 4 = $120-$200 a year. IMO the older engine oil is the worse it is.

Lazerdot · 10-04-2009, 12:33 AM

Please cosider Amsoil. I use Amsoil Dominator Racing oil and go 7-8k between changes. Amsoil for non racing aps can be used up to 15k even under severe conditions. For a lot of us that's just one change a year.
Check out Trulube.com for more info. I'm a dealer of Amsoil and use it in all my vehicles; F250, Honda Civic,and my Yaris. Plus 6 racing karts.
What ever you do, have fun with the Yaris!

10-01-2009, 04:22 PM	#1
janel2007 Drives: 2007 Silver Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mount Vernon, WA Posts: 2	oil changes I am picking up a 2007 Yaris Sedan that I bought in a couple days. I read somewhere that the oil doesn't need to be changed as often as a regular car. Is this true? Thanks, Janel

10-01-2009, 04:51 PM	#2
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	Welcome to YW. The manual says every 5,000 miles. People tend to stick to this schedule until the end of their warranty period which is usually 36,000. If you mean that it's up from every 3,000 miles, then yes, the oil changes have been extended. I hope you enjoy your Yaris as much as everyone here. Fumes. __________________

10-04-2009, 12:33 AM	#7
Lazerdot View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue 08 liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Euless Texas Posts: 241	Please cosider Amsoil. I use Amsoil Dominator Racing oil and go 7-8k between changes. Amsoil for non racing aps can be used up to 15k even under severe conditions. For a lot of us that's just one change a year. Check out Trulube.com for more info. I'm a dealer of Amsoil and use it in all my vehicles; F250, Honda Civic,and my Yaris. Plus 6 racing karts. What ever you do, have fun with the Yaris! __________________ One Year One Oil-AMSOIL at www.Trulube.com TRD Exhaust, Springs and Struts. TRD SSK. NST Underdrive Crank Pulley. Amsoil Dominator 10w-30 Racing Oil, Amsoil DOT4 brake fluid, Amsoil Severe Gear 75w-90 transmission oil, Ultra Racing 23mm Sway Bar, Camber Bolts, R1 Drilled Slotted front Brakes and SS Brake cables from Micro-Image. Orange Konig Daylight 17s, Kumo MXs. Greg@TruLube.com

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10-01-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
janel2007 Drives: 2007 Silver Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mount Vernon, WA Posts: 2	Ok Thank you! Mine has 35,000 on it already so I will get one every 3000.

10-01-2009, 05:29 PM	#4
YarisOwnersDad Is now a Corolla S Owner View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Corolla S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 460	Driving conditions have EVERYTHING to do with the oil drain interval. If you are doing most of your driving on the open highway and very little short trip type driving, then you might as well go with the 5000 mile interval, but if you are in town a lot and doing a lot of stop and go driving, a lot of idling, or if you hardly ever make trips long enough for your engine to really warm up good, then you should go with the 3000 mile interval. Tom

10-03-2009, 11:33 PM	#6
RacerFreakXXX JDM Fred View User's Garage Drives: 06 Mazda Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somers NY Posts: 787	the normal is every 3k or every 3 months. I normally do it every 3-4k or every 3-4 months, and you figure you spend $30-$50 x 4 = $120-$200 a year. IMO the older engine oil is the worse it is.