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09-03-2010, 01:34 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Vancouver, BC
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What's the best kind of oil to put in my Yaris?
Hi! I have just bought a 2008 Yaris LB and am wondering what kind of oil I should put in it! I want to be sure to use whatevers best for that car! Thanks
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09-03-2010, 01:45 AM | #2 |
Drives: '10 Fit Sport MT and 2012 Fit Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Castaic, CA
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No such thing. Put any oil that meets the requirements recommended by toyota.
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09-03-2010, 08:23 AM | #3 |
Drives: 09 yaris Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: on the road
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09-03-2010, 09:59 AM | #4 |
Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SE Texas
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any synthetic every 10,000 miles is what i do.
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09-03-2010, 10:25 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Kansas
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No matter what oil, whether its petroleum or synthetic based. Just make sure to do it on a good timetable and for Petes sake use a good filter!!! Wix and Purolator ONE are the best. There are alot of others that are OK(except Fram, they're good at marketing, thats about it) Oil that has lots of dirt and such in it isnt doing your engine any good whether it dino or synth!
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09-03-2010, 10:47 AM | #6 |
love to drive
Drives: 2010 yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: vancouver canada
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I change my oil every 4000km or three months and use penzoil. and just a note about oil filters fram makes most of the oil filters for most of the others brands. they all are in it together
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09-03-2010, 02:06 PM | #7 | |
Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Middletown, NY
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The ones that are tested bad are the "orange" line oil filters which it their cheapest (lowest quality) and most widely advertised line. It's a classic case of marketing an inferior product and making it a best seller to maximize their profits. |
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09-03-2010, 09:59 PM | #8 |
Drives: Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Northern Virginia (Fairfax, VA)
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Any oil that has the API donut stamp and ILSAC on the oil bottle.
I use Toyota genuine oil filter. |
09-04-2010, 09:38 AM | #9 | |
Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009
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Too much has been made of marketing BS and just some bad info on the net that keeps perpetuating itsself. Also, Toyota filters have been tested to be very good. Last edited by RedRide; 09-04-2010 at 12:12 PM. |
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09-04-2010, 05:16 PM | #10 |
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Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008
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I use Castrol GTX. Usually buy it by the case lot with a coupon from Checkard to get the best price.
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09-05-2010, 01:53 AM | #11 |
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Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Anaheim, CA
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The best oil for your car is the most expensive oil you can afford.
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09-08-2010, 01:37 PM | #12 |
I use the recommended oil. I was also told by an auto mechanic NOT TO CHANGE THE FILTERS when I have an oil change. He said the filters work better when they are a little dirty? And dealerships just make more money for something not necessary.
I HAVE NO OPINION JUST WANT TO PASS THIS ON TO THOSE OF YOU MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE THAN I AM... |
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09-08-2010, 01:44 PM | #13 |
Mr. 155 and climbing
Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: In The Hotbox
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Sorry, I cannot resist....
I have used Royal Purple which worked great, but I ran into some financial troubles a few years back and moved to Mobil 1, the latest experience has been the new Penzoil Synthentic and my engine seems to be running really smooth with that. I have stuck with the 5W-30.
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09-08-2010, 01:47 PM | #14 |
Heart Up! Vitz
Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Fremont, CA
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eneos 5w-30
excellent smooth acceleration. Engine is a little more quiet too. |
09-08-2010, 02:33 PM | #15 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PA
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Lol
I just switched from Royal Purple to the Enoes 5w30. I was bummed that it isn't a full synthetic but I guess it doesn't matter because I don't do extended OCI's. I stick with the 5k interval. Anyway, I don't notice any difference b/w the RP and Eneos so I would say that the Eneos oil is darn good! JDM too:p lol |
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