Month: July 2016

The best way to keep your 3rd generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) Toyota Yaris running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the filter on the 1NZ-FE 1.5 liter inline four cylinder VVT-i engine. Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement filter part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Toyota Yaris 1NZ-FE 1.5L I4 Engine Oil Change Guide

If you’ve been hearing a screeching, chirping or squealing sound coming from the engine bay of your third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Toyota Yaris with the 1NZ-FE 1.5 liter inline four cylinder VVT-i motor, you probably need to change the OEM serpentine accessory belt. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Toyota Yaris Serpentine Accessory Belt Replacement Guide

The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in a 3rd generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Toyota Yaris with the 1NZ-FE 1.5 liter inline four cylinder motor should last up to 100,000 miles, but they should be checked well before that mileage. Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Toyota Yaris Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

If you’ve been having trouble starting the engine in your 3rd generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) Toyota Yaris on a cold morning and the OEM battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM group size and the compatible replacement part numbers) click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Toyota Yaris 12V Car Battery Replacement Guide

If you need to change or clean the engine air filter element in a third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Toyota Yaris with the 1NZ-FE 1.5 liter VVT-i inline four cylinder motor, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image to the left.

2012-2016 Toyota Yaris Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical problem with your 3rd generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) Toyota Yaris is to check for a blown fuse or a faulty relay in the electrical panels. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Toyota Yaris Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide

If you need to change the windshield window wiper blade on your third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Toyota Yaris, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM blade size in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Toyota Yaris Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Guide

The headlight housings of a third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Toyota Yaris contain the low / high beam, front turn signal and side marker light bulbs. Check out my DIY instructions for changing a burnt out headlight bulb (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Toyota Yaris Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

If you’d like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your 3rd generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) Toyota Yaris, you’ll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Toyota Yaris Interior Door Panel Removal Guide

The tail light housings of a third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) Toyota Yaris contain the brake, rear turn signal and reverse light bulbs. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing a burnt out tail light bulb (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Toyota Yaris Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide