4-wheel alignment for 5000 mi. maintenance????? - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Keith Tinari · 08-14-2009, 11:37 PM

As far as alignments go, there are a few TSBs about alignments and tire pulls. I could see why Toyota would want to check because most people will ignore it for the most part until a tire fails... and then its Toyotas fault they think. The yaris can be aligned in the rear but with shims. Its a dinosaur way but its how its done. There is also a slight problem with the electronic steering rack. Ive noticed mine go off center after the car has been in the air only to return later on. I called my dealership and had it confirmed. I btw have only 3500 miles on my 3dr but have lowered it and am running almost -2 in the front so mines not going into the dealer for that lol. Im also a tech though.

As far as the Yaris is concerned, you need only oil changes, rotations, and fluid/brake/filter checks. Replace what needs replacing and thats it. This car has little to no service needs so dont let the dealer push you around. Its not just tough for the auto industry its tough for us too.

marcus · 08-15-2009, 09:55 AM

Fu#%$ng dealer stalled my car 3x and i was there 3x times as well 2x for oil change and one for warranty.. 1x time some dude started my car and did a rabbit kick on it..why the hell would you not check the gear on a manual b4 starting..2x the guy who checking my suspension stalled the car in the middle of the street while were doing a test drive and 3x and foremost a guy who tried to drive my car in for inspection doesnt even know how to drive a stick..so i end up driving it in myself..he said " sorry its been a while " .sigh. so i had it been changing my oil eversince.

Yaris Hilton · 08-15-2009, 10:09 AM

Oil changing is easy. Tire rotation without a lift is a PITA.

Yarold n Kumar · 10-10-2009, 09:54 PM

how much are people paying on average for a tire rotation?

TgrChica7 · 10-11-2009, 02:16 PM

For the alignments you should atleast have it checked once a year wether your car "tells" you it needs it or not. Majority of the time you won't notice anything is wrong until you see a funky wear pattern on your tires and by then its too late, you'll end up needing new tires along with the alignment. Most automotive places will check the alignment for free, but if you go to the dealer they'll charge you wether it needs it or not. Check out the tire and automotive places in your area and see what they offer, 98% of the time it'll be better than what the dealer will offer...

ps-i know i'm a bit late on this thread... but then again i haven't been here for awhile lol

In the tire and automotive place I worked at... rotates were free! (usually need the rotated between 4 or 6k depending on how fast you actually get that many miles on your car)

Sabretooth · 10-11-2009, 03:44 PM

I just got my 2nd alignment on my car, at 55k miles...camber specs were perfect, toe was off.

ern-diz · 10-12-2009, 07:51 PM

tell tale sign for me has always been pulling to the right or left...also, if it's been over 12k since an alignment, it's worth having checked...

db662 · 10-13-2009, 04:48 PM

You should also read the tire manufacturers warranty information and see what they say about balance/rotating & alignment. Generally if you have not lowered your car you should not need to align your tires until you put the snow tires on, and even with that you shouldn't need to align your tires every time you put them on - just balance them. As far as rotating & balancing them, I usually do it every 3rd oil change or 15,000 miles. Hope that helps.

talnlnky · 10-13-2009, 05:36 PM

yeah.... I rotate tires every 10-15k miles.

08-14-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
Keith Tinari Scrubble with a poke. Drives: 2009 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland PA. Posts: 166	As far as alignments go, there are a few TSBs about alignments and tire pulls. I could see why Toyota would want to check because most people will ignore it for the most part until a tire fails... and then its Toyotas fault they think. The yaris can be aligned in the rear but with shims. Its a dinosaur way but its how its done. There is also a slight problem with the electronic steering rack. Ive noticed mine go off center after the car has been in the air only to return later on. I called my dealership and had it confirmed. I btw have only 3500 miles on my 3dr but have lowered it and am running almost -2 in the front so mines not going into the dealer for that lol. Im also a tech though. As far as the Yaris is concerned, you need only oil changes, rotations, and fluid/brake/filter checks. Replace what needs replacing and thats it. This car has little to no service needs so dont let the dealer push you around. Its not just tough for the auto industry its tough for us too. __________________ "If you cannot find truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?" Dogen

10-11-2009, 03:44 PM	#6
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	I just got my 2nd alignment on my car, at 55k miles...camber specs were perfect, toe was off. __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

10-13-2009, 05:36 PM	#9
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	yeah.... I rotate tires every 10-15k miles. __________________

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08-15-2009, 09:55 AM	#2
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	Fu#%$ng dealer stalled my car 3x and i was there 3x times as well 2x for oil change and one for warranty.. 1x time some dude started my car and did a rabbit kick on it..why the hell would you not check the gear on a manual b4 starting..2x the guy who checking my suspension stalled the car in the middle of the street while were doing a test drive and 3x and foremost a guy who tried to drive my car in for inspection doesnt even know how to drive a stick..so i end up driving it in myself..he said " sorry its been a while " .sigh. so i had it been changing my oil eversince.

08-15-2009, 10:09 AM	#3
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Oil changing is easy. Tire rotation without a lift is a PITA.

10-10-2009, 09:54 PM	#4
Yarold n Kumar View User's Garage Drives: 2009 3dr lb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 45	how much are people paying on average for a tire rotation?

10-11-2009, 02:16 PM	#5
TgrChica7 Need to sell my Yaris :( View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglassville, PA/Hereford, AZ Posts: 344	For the alignments you should atleast have it checked once a year wether your car "tells" you it needs it or not. Majority of the time you won't notice anything is wrong until you see a funky wear pattern on your tires and by then its too late, you'll end up needing new tires along with the alignment. Most automotive places will check the alignment for free, but if you go to the dealer they'll charge you wether it needs it or not. Check out the tire and automotive places in your area and see what they offer, 98% of the time it'll be better than what the dealer will offer... ps-i know i'm a bit late on this thread... but then again i haven't been here for awhile lol In the tire and automotive place I worked at... rotates were free! (usually need the rotated between 4 or 6k depending on how fast you actually get that many miles on your car)

10-12-2009, 07:51 PM	#7
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,794	tell tale sign for me has always been pulling to the right or left...also, if it's been over 12k since an alignment, it's worth having checked...

10-13-2009, 04:48 PM	#8
db662 Drives: 2010 yaris Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 21	You should also read the tire manufacturers warranty information and see what they say about balance/rotating & alignment. Generally if you have not lowered your car you should not need to align your tires until you put the snow tires on, and even with that you shouldn't need to align your tires every time you put them on - just balance them. As far as rotating & balancing them, I usually do it every 3rd oil change or 15,000 miles. Hope that helps.