Is 30,000 miles time for a tune up? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yay LA · 09-29-2010, 01:01 PM

I've had my 09 Yaris since 01/02/09, and I'm approaching 30,000 miles. I've kept up with my oil changes and tire rotations every 5,000 or so miles.

I was wondering if I should get a tune up now that I'm hitting this milestone. This is my first new car, and I want to keep it in top shape.

What all does a tune up entail, and what should I ask for when I go to the dealership to get this done? I don't want to get things done that aren't needed, or spend more than I have to. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

kou · 09-29-2010, 01:20 PM

change your air filter.

RedRide · 09-29-2010, 01:39 PM

There is really nothing to "tune up" on a Yaris or any new car these days.
The spark plugs are good for up to 100k miles.

As long as it is running fine, just change the air filter as Kou said.
However, don't get the filter from the dealer and let them install it, they will rape you for the rediculous price they would want for it.

*Astroman* · 09-29-2010, 01:40 PM

I'm a hair from 87k miles in just over 4 years and other than routine oil changes and filter changes I haven't done any "major" service. For our cars, the 30, 60k mile deals are a rip off.

swidd · 09-29-2010, 03:23 PM

Another thing you can begin to think about doing is exchanging the coolant sometime in mid 2012 (3 year interval or so). You can buy the original type coolant for about $22 at the Toyota parts department - it has special additives, I wouldn't use just anything. Extremely easy to do yourself at night, in a hidden place over a drain hole.

If you want to be good to Yaris, wash it, including the engine compartment. Spray some wax or something.

Kaotic Lazagna · 09-29-2010, 03:44 PM

If you have a manual transmission, you should change the mtg lube every 30k. I ran mine for 60k w/o any issues, but I did change it out. Aside from that, I think it's just the routine engine oil and oil filter change, inspect/change air filter, etc. Check the level of your engine coolant as mine had almost evaporated away (dealership said it is a normal thing in newer cars?).

detroiter · 09-29-2010, 04:40 PM

Mine evaported away quite a bit as well, but since it's a 'closed system', I couldn't figure out how that's possible.

why? · 09-29-2010, 06:19 PM

it really is up to you. If you know a little about cars, just check everything to make sure it is ok.

I've done a couple of services, and they really were not necessary, but I had the extra money and just wanted to make sure everything was perfect.

swidd · 09-29-2010, 07:26 PM

lol, do you still have extra money now?

SilverBack · 10-01-2010, 01:18 PM

Been noticing my coolant has been going down too. Seems fine still.

Also (if you have one installed), take a look at your cabin air filter same time you change the engine air filter. You might be surprised how quickly it can get dirty.

Yay LA · 10-03-2010, 11:12 AM

Thanks guys! All this has been really helpful to me!

09-29-2010, 01:01 PM	#1
Yay LA Drives: 5-door liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DC Posts: 2	Is 30,000 miles time for a tune up? I've had my 09 Yaris since 01/02/09, and I'm approaching 30,000 miles. I've kept up with my oil changes and tire rotations every 5,000 or so miles. I was wondering if I should get a tune up now that I'm hitting this milestone. This is my first new car, and I want to keep it in top shape. What all does a tune up entail, and what should I ask for when I go to the dealership to get this done? I don't want to get things done that aren't needed, or spend more than I have to. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

09-29-2010, 01:40 PM	#4
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	I'm a hair from 87k miles in just over 4 years and other than routine oil changes and filter changes I haven't done any "major" service. For our cars, the 30, 60k mile deals are a rip off. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

09-29-2010, 04:40 PM	#7
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Mine evaported away quite a bit as well, but since it's a 'closed system', I couldn't figure out how that's possible. __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

09-29-2010, 06:19 PM	#8
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	it really is up to you. If you know a little about cars, just check everything to make sure it is ok. I've done a couple of services, and they really were not necessary, but I had the extra money and just wanted to make sure everything was perfect. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

10-01-2010, 01:18 PM	#10
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Been noticing my coolant has been going down too. Seems fine still. Also (if you have one installed), take a look at your cabin air filter same time you change the engine air filter. You might be surprised how quickly it can get dirty. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

09-29-2010, 01:20 PM	#2
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	change your air filter.

09-29-2010, 01:39 PM	#3
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	There is really nothing to "tune up" on a Yaris or any new car these days. The spark plugs are good for up to 100k miles. As long as it is running fine, just change the air filter as Kou said. However, don't get the filter from the dealer and let them install it, they will rape you for the rediculous price they would want for it.

09-29-2010, 03:23 PM	#5
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Another thing you can begin to think about doing is exchanging the coolant sometime in mid 2012 (3 year interval or so). You can buy the original type coolant for about $22 at the Toyota parts department - it has special additives, I wouldn't use just anything. Extremely easy to do yourself at night, in a hidden place over a drain hole. If you want to be good to Yaris, wash it, including the engine compartment. Spray some wax or something.

09-29-2010, 03:44 PM	#6
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	If you have a manual transmission, you should change the mtg lube every 30k. I ran mine for 60k w/o any issues, but I did change it out. Aside from that, I think it's just the routine engine oil and oil filter change, inspect/change air filter, etc. Check the level of your engine coolant as mine had almost evaporated away (dealership said it is a normal thing in newer cars?).

09-29-2010, 07:26 PM	#9
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	lol, do you still have extra money now?

10-03-2010, 11:12 AM	#11
Yay LA Drives: 5-door liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DC Posts: 2	Thanks guys! All this has been really helpful to me!

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