Quick 2007 Yaris oil change question

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I don't know where in Houston you are, but there are places that are so cheap ($14.95 + disp fee + tax...$20.00 or less out the door for 5-30 bulk) in the area bound by FM 1960/State Hwy 249/I-45/and the Montgomery County line (Spring Creek), that it would just about be inefficient to DIY. Most places put a reminder sticker for 3k miles. I don't think you'd have to really worry about oil breaking down withing 3k miles, and you'd get a new filter each time as well.

One benefit to DIY (if its not cheaper) is you know your drain plug wont be stripped, the right amount was put in (3.7 NOT 4 which blew my oil pressure sensor) and auto transmission oil wasn't used.

[IllusionX]

Originally Posted by bronsin

One benefit to DIY (if its not cheaper) is you know your drain plug wont be stripped, the right amount was put in (3.7 NOT 4 which blew my oil pressure sensor) and auto transmission oil wasn't used.

4qt is correct. Or 3.7L

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by IllusionX

4qt is correct. Or 3.7L

The Brake Check chain (where I got myh last oil change) has a capacity part of their database that is updated with new models every year. The tech selects the model, and the capacity automatically populates the screen. He showed me = 3.9 quarts for my 2014. Second generation the same?

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by bronsin

One benefit to DIY (if its not cheaper) is you know your drain plug wont be stripped, the right amount was put in (3.7 NOT 4 which blew my oil pressure sensor) and auto transmission oil wasn't used.

I actually thought about the latter while I was writing the post, and have thought about the former in the past (it has happened to friends of the family).