first in 120000 km / 8 years, and then every 90000 km / 6 years
Engine coolant change interval
first time at 150000 km, then every 90000 km
expand_moreEngine oil and filter change interval
expand_more1.0 GPL with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 68 HP engine (2006.1–)
Under heavy service conditions
every 7500 km / 6 months
Otherwise
every 15000 / once a year
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
1.4 D-4D with diesel straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–)
every 60000 km / 6 years
expand_moreGas tank changing interval
1.0 GPL with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 68 HP engine (2006.1–)
every 10 years
expand_moreGas filter change interval
1.0 GPL with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 68 HP engine (2006.1–)
every 15000 km / 1 year
Gearbox oil testing mode
every 60000 km / 4 years
expand_moreInterior filter change interval
expand_more1.0 GPL with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 68 HP engine (2006.1–)
Under heavy service conditions
every 15000 km / 1 year
Otherwise
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreAll other modifications
Under heavy service conditions
every 15000 km
Otherwise
every 30000 km
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
1.33 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 98 HP engine (2010.7–)
every 90000 km
1.33 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 99 HP engine (2009.3–)
every 90000 km
1.8 VVTi with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 131 HP engine (2007.1–)
every 90000 km
All other modifications
every 60000 km / 4 years
expand_moreTransmission oil change interval
Under heavy service conditions
every 60000 km / 4 years
expand_moreValve play test mode
1.0 GPL with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 68 HP engine (2006.1–)
every 15000 km / once a year
1.4 D-4D with diesel straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–)
every 45000 km / 4 years
All other modifications
every 90000 km / 6 years
Check the valve play acoustically.
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Toyota Yaris service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Toyota Yaris user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Toyota warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Toyota Yaris service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 Toyota Yaris you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2012 Toyota Yaris generations
In 2012 Toyota offered 2 generations of the Yaris. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.