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Replying to: yaris46 (Nov 04, 2006 4:07 am) "If you have a manual [transmission], it can help a lot to leave it in gear when decelerating, as that helps the rings to seat, which will contribute greatly to decreasing oil consumption later in life.."
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Replying to: nippononly (Nov 03, 2006 9:25 pm) I wouldn't even bother trying to have any type of dialog with Yaris46. I wish there was an ignore button like the yahoo message boards have that would filter out his posts. I enjoyed jabbing fun at his ridiculous posts but I will no longer respond to him. There are many types of people in this world and occasionally you run into someone like Yaris46. They are the type of people who always think that they are right, will try and talk over everyone else in meetings or discussions and unfortunately alienates almost everyone they meet with their abrasive manner. Most of the posters on this board while having different opinions, can have a civilized dialog with each other. Apparently yaris46 isn't one of them. |
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Replying to: robertkn (Nov 04, 2006 5:50 am) |
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I really like the new Yaris and I've been lurking to discussion forums to read what others say about. This particular topic about transmission oil change interval took my attention. I like to pass my 2 cents on the technical aspect of the discussion. Unlike what some auto mechanics and manufacturers say, anything beyond 30K tranny oil replacement interval is an invitation for costly repair bill. Conventional tranny oil will start showing contamination signs  after 20K usage. I usually reach that point 18K. I perform the flush myself, pretty much every year. Unlike EU manufacturers, US manufacturers don't even mention brake fluid and PS fluid replacements as maintenance items in their manuals. However, they are crucial items. So, the point is, don't believe everything you hear or read. Do your own search and make desicison. Yaris is a new design, consumers shouldn't be surprised if some problems arise. But overall, it is backed by Toyota. |
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I'm a little hesitant to post in this discussion, but the flame war above seems to have smoldered and gone out and my question is definitely about a Yaris transmission problem. My Yaris Liftback M/T has 5900 miles on it. This weekend (driving around San Francisco) and today (driving home in very heavy traffic) I noticed the gear linkage squeaks when moving from first into second. Inside the cab, the squeak isn't too loud, but sitting on the driveway with the engine off and the door open, it's very loud. The shifter moves smoothly, and it doesn't make noise moving out of second or shifting from third to second. Has anyone else noticed this problem? Does it sound like impending doom? The driving conditions for these two days were way out of my norm (open freeway commute, short distances in town).
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Replying to: dkarsch (Nov 03, 2006 4:48 pm) Toyota says to change the tranny fluid on an as neede basis...this can mean going 100,000 miles or more between changes, your situation depending. I have had several Toyotas that I NEVER changed the tranny fluid on, and all of them reached 120,000+ miles with no tranny issues. And the reason Toyota suggest little or no changing of the fluid is NOT to sell more cars...this is stupid thinking...but the reason is because if the fluid is okay (regardless of milage) then changing the fluid is just waste, regardless of how cheap it cost to change. If going so long was so bad, then Toyota would have millions of complaints which would translate into a really bad reputation, massive loss of sales, etc...of course this is not the case...Yaris46 is big on emotion, low on facts, and reality....sad.
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It seems that a common error amongst us Yaris drivers is leaving the car in third gear rather than drive. It sounds like the problem is due to the confusing design of the shift mechanism. I would like to make sure that I'm understanding the problem and solution here. The shifter does not just move up and down but also rocks left to right. As I understand this, if you leave it pushed to the left it's in third gear but if you push it to the right you are then in fourth gear? That's weird. What could possibly be the reason for designing it this way? |
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Just learn to drive your car...this really is not an issue...this is a simple training issue...just be mindful for a few days, and like me, you too will stop keeping the shifter in 3rd....this issue stopped being an issue for me after a few days. This is not a design problem. Mercedes and Chrysler use this "gated" design, and it is a benefit, not an impediment, as it helps prevent mis-shifts. Read the manual! 
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| Ok... I got a response to my question (new yaris lemon?) but really it didn't answer my question. There are so many Yaris owners... can other people please answer that post and tell me if what my engine is doing is normal? And if so, why does it do that? The other poster said it was because of the self-adjusting transmission(?) I have not heard of that, could that be it? I am very concerned about this. Anyone? | |
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