not so good of an experience - Toyota Yaris Forums

Hamster · 12-11-2011, 03:01 PM

@Daf62757
So true! It doesn't take any special skills to change the oil. Heck, I know almost nothing about fixing cars, but I know how to change the oil. And it is so incredibly easy to do on the Yaris, because everything's in the front. You don't need to be a mechanic to do oil changes, so these Jiffy Lube type places pretty much just hire anyone who breathes. I'm so scared of using them to the point that even though I've gotten coupons for free oil changes in the past, I've never used any of them. The only person who changes my car's oil is me.

By the way, you mentioned that it was so cold that the oil took a long time to drain. This is easy to solve. Just drive your car for a couple of miles, then immediately change the oil as soon as you get home. This is what I do when I change my oil in the winter (or even the summer), and the oil will be flowing out in no time.

Everyone reading this thread should watch the link posted by Mead. I watched it, and it's definitely worth your time!

daf62757 · 12-11-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamster

@Daf62757
So true! It doesn't take any special skills to change the oil. Heck, I know almost nothing about fixing cars, but I know how to change the oil. And it is so incredibly easy to do on the Yaris, because everything's in the front. You don't need to be a mechanic to do oil changes, so these Jiffy Lube type places pretty much just hire anyone who breathes. I'm so scared of using them to the point that even though I've gotten coupons for free oil changes in the past, I've never used any of them. The only person who changes my car's oil is me.

By the way, you mentioned that it was so cold that the oil took a long time to drain. This is easy to solve. Just drive your car for a couple of miles, then immediately change the oil as soon as you get home. This is what I do when I change my oil in the winter (or even the summer), and the oil will be flowing out in no time.

Everyone reading this thread should watch the link posted by Mead. I watched it, and it's definitely worth your time!

Hampster, I did drive it around and thought I went right out to change it, but actually an hour had gone by. Once the oil was out, I didn't want to start the car again. But your suggestion is right on!

09sedan · 12-17-2011, 12:19 PM

when i took mine to the dealership cause my mechanic was busy and this was last minute, they checked my tire pressure, topped up air in tires, topped up washer fluid ( used the synthetic oil and filter i bought ) and washed the exterior of the car

all for 25$ for labor ( oil was 60$ with filter)

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12-11-2011, 03:01 PM	#1
Hamster Drives: 2009 5-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 333	@Daf62757 So true! It doesn't take any special skills to change the oil. Heck, I know almost nothing about fixing cars, but I know how to change the oil. And it is so incredibly easy to do on the Yaris, because everything's in the front. You don't need to be a mechanic to do oil changes, so these Jiffy Lube type places pretty much just hire anyone who breathes. I'm so scared of using them to the point that even though I've gotten coupons for free oil changes in the past, I've never used any of them. The only person who changes my car's oil is me. By the way, you mentioned that it was so cold that the oil took a long time to drain. This is easy to solve. Just drive your car for a couple of miles, then immediately change the oil as soon as you get home. This is what I do when I change my oil in the winter (or even the summer), and the oil will be flowing out in no time. Everyone reading this thread should watch the link posted by Mead. I watched it, and it's definitely worth your time!

12-17-2011, 12:19 PM	#3
09sedan Drives: 2009 yaris sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: toronto Posts: 141	when i took mine to the dealership cause my mechanic was busy and this was last minute, they checked my tire pressure, topped up air in tires, topped up washer fluid ( used the synthetic oil and filter i bought ) and washed the exterior of the car all for 25$ for labor ( oil was 60$ with filter)