Ultimate Oil Change Thread

jandrews · 08-09-2009, 08:52 AM

Mine's 16 quarts. It's usually good for two oil changes, and I can't think of a time I've gone two oil changes without a trip to an autoparts store.

Colton · 08-13-2009, 11:49 AM

Very nice!

chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Colton

Very nice!

Thanks, Man.

Colton · 08-13-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Thanks, Man.

I think once it quits raining, I'm going to go outside and try this method out.

chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Colton

I think once it quits raining, I'm going to go outside and try this method out.

Let me know what ya think.

Colton · 08-13-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Let me know what ya think.

Will do!

Kyouto42 · 08-23-2009, 06:42 PM

Hey, just something to that might be a good thing to add that's not on here.. lol. Safety glasses. I say this cause it just saved my ass. There isn't a lot of clearance using that autozone oil catch container, and with the tiny little hole it has... yea. The nut slipped out of my hand, fell dead into the hole on the container blocking it, and the oil hit the nut, and actually bounced directly to my eye. Thankfully I had safety glasses on... I was laughing about it more than anything cause it was a one in a million shot and I always laugh about how using safety glasses is kinda lol for some stuff but.. yea.

So yea... never know when they'll save your ass. lol.

At home I have a full open pan to drain into so it's not a big deal but, since i'm just borring a garage and had to pick some stuff up while away I didn't wanna get anything I didn't actually need...

sooner07 · 08-23-2009, 07:40 PM

Another thing to note about those receptacles, is make sure the plug is open before you start draining oil into it. I messed that part up today and it spilled over. Quite a frustrating mess. To top it off, I forgot to put the drain hose onto the filter and spilled oil down onto the skid plate. Frustrating day.

SoCalBlack08 · 08-23-2009, 10:14 PM

how to you measure torque? like the 30 lb-ft how do i do that?

Kyouto42 · 08-24-2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBlack08

how to you measure torque? like the 30 lb-ft how do i do that?

You'd need a torque wrench. Honestly I don't use it, I just get it finger tight and "just a bit more" about maybe 1/8" on a socket wrench. The vacuum from the engine running will tighten it up even more. As long as it doesn't leak when you fill, you should be gold. I still check during filling, after the first run, then after my first drive. I'm just paranoid like that.

Veccster · 08-24-2009, 05:55 AM

I am so tired of recepticles for drained oil. I have used both types - open pans and those with the lids. No matter what I try, it splashes. I do change my oil when it's warm and it flows out FAST!

I also hate trying to get the drain plug out without having the oil run down my arm. Yes, I wear gloves but I have had oil trickle into my armpit as I am still getting the plug out. Usually, I just do it fast and let it fall into the pan - then I get to go fishing in oil

Then, my open pan gets VERY full with 5.5L in it. Trying to slide it out from under there, pick it up and pour it into the funnel that sits in my empty laundry detergent bing - NOT EASY.

Finally, I don't usually wear goggles. Changing the wifes Jeep WK, I had the drain pan too far to one side. Oil hit right on the edge of the pan and right into my eyes (covered my face). The oil was hot and I was stuck under the vehicle. I brushed my forehead on the hot muffler as I was trying to wiggle out. I was a burnt mess and couldn't see anything.

SO....I AM DONE WITH ALL OF THAT! On my last oil change, I replaced the plug with a Fumoto Drain Valve (for both vehicles). Just flip open the valve and out comes the oil. It has a nipple to attach a 1/4" hose to. Run the hose right into the disposal container and you have a NO MESS OIL CHANGE.

Though I haven't done it yet, I expect the oil to take a few minutes to pour out of the 1/4" hose. I'll work on the oil filter while it's draining. I actually look forward to my next oil change!

countryboy22 · 08-24-2009, 06:37 PM

hey how long do you guys go between oil changes if your running synthetic?

chris4x4 · 08-24-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy22

hey how long do you guys go between oil changes if your running synthetic?

I stay at the recomended intervals. Actually, I aim for 3500 miles. That puts my oil at around 60%. The way I feel...Oil is cheap, the engine isnt. I may be wasting by changeing before the oil is used up, but, whatever.

countryboy22 · 08-24-2009, 06:59 PM

so if i went 4000 i would be fine

Veccster · 08-24-2009, 07:00 PM

On my second oil change...I waited the 5000 that is recommended. It was from 4500 to 9500. The oil was much darker than expected. It was also dealer oil but I didn't like the look of it.

I am shooting for 4K on the next oil change and I am now running synthetic (Penz Plat).

chris4x4 · 08-24-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy22

so if i went 4000 i would be fine

Yep!

countryboy22 · 08-24-2009, 07:01 PM

alright thanks

Kyouto42 · 08-24-2009, 11:08 PM

I go 5000 +/- about 500mi with castrol syntec. There was some analysis done on bobistheoilguy by someone with a taco and it was excelling at 5k, could easily have been pushed to 9k they suspected.

Also Veccster, I feel your pain man, actually I don't that sounds like it'd hurt like hell. I'm still skeptical on that drain valve, for some reason I just fear it'll catch something on a trail or such and rip it open while i'm none the wiser....

StandingCow · 08-25-2009, 03:12 AM

Hey, just wanted to thank chris for his write up. Changed my oil for the first time this weekend (5020 mi). Everything went smooth, except.. I cheaped out when I got my oil pan instead of getting the harder plastic one that screws shut.. I got the flimsy one with the open top...well, it filled to the brim, lol. So, I had to carefully lift that and pour it into the old oil container.. spilt a good bit, so it got messy.

Next oil change I will have the better oil bucket, so it will be quick and clean.

chris4x4 · 08-25-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by StandingCow

Hey, just wanted to thank chris for his write up. Changed my oil for the first time this weekend (5020 mi). Everything went smooth, except.. I cheaped out when I got my oil pan instead of getting the harder plastic one that screws shut.. I got the flimsy one with the open top...well, it filled to the brim, lol. So, I had to carefully lift that and pour it into the old oil container.. spilt a good bit, so it got messy.

Next oil change I will have the better oil bucket, so it will be quick and clean.

08-09-2009, 08:52 AM	#181
jandrews Still ignoring the damn swine flu Joined: Jun 2009, #18122 Location: Salisbury, NC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 847 '09 FourDubDee 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TRD CatBack Exhaust--TRD Cold Air Intake--Tow Package--Rear Leaf TSB--Trimmed Flaps--Locking Gas Cap--De/Re-Badged--De-Ticked (VSV mod)--Painted Engine Cover--TW Sticker--Relocated Rear Diff Breather--Shorty Antenna --Extra D-rings--More to come!	Mine's 16 quarts. It's usually good for two oil changes, and I can't think of a time I've gone two oil changes without a trip to an autoparts store. __________________ Build: Miss Blue

08-13-2009, 11:49 AM	#182
Colton You feelin' lucky, punk? Name: Colton Joined: May 2009, #17626 Location: Smithfield, VA Gender: Male Posts: 7,730 Future 2010 DC MGM 4x4 Automatic	Very nice! __________________ "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

08-23-2009, 06:42 PM	#187
Kyouto42 Not Chris4x4'd... yet. Name: Jake Joined: Aug 2008, #8614 Location: Maricopa City, AZ Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 1,307 08 PreRunner TRD OR 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 BHLM // Color matched grill // Metra i-pod adapter // Color matched rear bumper (thx Oakley) // Wet Okole's	Hey, just something to that might be a good thing to add that's not on here.. lol. Safety glasses. I say this cause it just saved my ass. There isn't a lot of clearance using that autozone oil catch container, and with the tiny little hole it has... yea. The nut slipped out of my hand, fell dead into the hole on the container blocking it, and the oil hit the nut, and actually bounced directly to my eye. Thankfully I had safety glasses on... I was laughing about it more than anything cause it was a one in a million shot and I always laugh about how using safety glasses is kinda lol for some stuff but.. yea. So yea... never know when they'll save your ass. lol. At home I have a full open pan to drain into so it's not a big deal but, since i'm just borring a garage and had to pick some stuff up while away I didn't wanna get anything I didn't actually need... __________________ "O pitiful shadow bound in darkness, looking down upon others and causing them pain, a soul drowned in sinful karma... Want to try dying this once?" — Enma Ai. (Jikogu Shoujo) TW AZ - Butcher Jones Cleanup Crew (Saturday, December 12th)

08-23-2009, 07:40 PM	#188
sooner07 1/2 man 1/2 amazing Joined: Feb 2008, #4783 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 1,200 Debardged 2008 Rugged Trail 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L V6 Working on the stereo, painted the front skid plate black to match the truck, debadged Looking into a supercharger and new exhaust.	Another thing to note about those receptacles, is make sure the plug is open before you start draining oil into it. I messed that part up today and it spilled over. Quite a frustrating mess. To top it off, I forgot to put the drain hose onto the filter and spilled oil down onto the skid plate. Frustrating day. __________________ There are only 10 types of people in this world... those that understand binary and those who don't.

08-24-2009, 05:55 AM	#191
Veccster eatin' bass turds Name: Eric Joined: Aug 2008, #8407 Location: Pittsburgh - The City of Champions Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 1,644 2009 DC V6 TRDsport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0l V6 Skid plate, ss exhaust tip, tube steps, Access roll-up tonneau cover, Redline hood struts, 6 D-rings, seat MagLite, LED dome, fumoto oil drain, DTRL, fog light anytime, Kenwood/Clarion speakers, Pop-N-Lock 5300, LED bed lights and a few other things...	I am so tired of recepticles for drained oil. I have used both types - open pans and those with the lids. No matter what I try, it splashes. I do change my oil when it's warm and it flows out FAST! I also hate trying to get the drain plug out without having the oil run down my arm. Yes, I wear gloves but I have had oil trickle into my armpit as I am still getting the plug out. Usually, I just do it fast and let it fall into the pan - then I get to go fishing in oil Then, my open pan gets VERY full with 5.5L in it. Trying to slide it out from under there, pick it up and pour it into the funnel that sits in my empty laundry detergent bing - NOT EASY. Finally, I don't usually wear goggles. Changing the wifes Jeep WK, I had the drain pan too far to one side. Oil hit right on the edge of the pan and right into my eyes (covered my face). The oil was hot and I was stuck under the vehicle. I brushed my forehead on the hot muffler as I was trying to wiggle out. I was a burnt mess and couldn't see anything. SO....I AM DONE WITH ALL OF THAT! On my last oil change, I replaced the plug with a Fumoto Drain Valve (for both vehicles). Just flip open the valve and out comes the oil. It has a nipple to attach a 1/4" hose to. Run the hose right into the disposal container and you have a NO MESS OIL CHANGE. Though I haven't done it yet, I expect the oil to take a few minutes to pour out of the 1/4" hose. I'll work on the oil filter while it's draining. I actually look forward to my next oil change! __________________ Lets go Steelers Lets go Pens

08-23-2009, 10:14 PM	#189
SoCalBlack08 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #15865 Location: riverside cali Gender: Guy Posts: 167 08 PreRunner DC 2008 Double Cab Automatic	how to you measure torque? like the 30 lb-ft how do i do that?

08-24-2009, 06:37 PM	#192
countryboy22 Member Name: Brody Joined: Aug 2009, #20505 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 83 05 SR5 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 K&N drop in, Bilstein 5100's @ 2.5, Toytec 2" aal w/rear bilsteins. Toytec axle shims and carrier bearing drop.	hey how long do you guys go between oil changes if your running synthetic?

08-24-2009, 06:59 PM	#194
countryboy22 Member Name: Brody Joined: Aug 2009, #20505 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 83 05 SR5 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 K&N drop in, Bilstein 5100's @ 2.5, Toytec 2" aal w/rear bilsteins. Toytec axle shims and carrier bearing drop.	so if i went 4000 i would be fine

08-24-2009, 07:00 PM	#195
Veccster eatin' bass turds Name: Eric Joined: Aug 2008, #8407 Location: Pittsburgh - The City of Champions Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 1,644 2009 DC V6 TRDsport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0l V6 Skid plate, ss exhaust tip, tube steps, Access roll-up tonneau cover, Redline hood struts, 6 D-rings, seat MagLite, LED dome, fumoto oil drain, DTRL, fog light anytime, Kenwood/Clarion speakers, Pop-N-Lock 5300, LED bed lights and a few other things...	On my second oil change...I waited the 5000 that is recommended. It was from 4500 to 9500. The oil was much darker than expected. It was also dealer oil but I didn't like the look of it. I am shooting for 4K on the next oil change and I am now running synthetic (Penz Plat). __________________ Lets go Steelers Lets go Pens

08-24-2009, 07:01 PM	#197
countryboy22 Member Name: Brody Joined: Aug 2009, #20505 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 83 05 SR5 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 K&N drop in, Bilstein 5100's @ 2.5, Toytec 2" aal w/rear bilsteins. Toytec axle shims and carrier bearing drop.	alright thanks

08-24-2009, 11:08 PM	#198
Kyouto42 Not Chris4x4'd... yet. Name: Jake Joined: Aug 2008, #8614 Location: Maricopa City, AZ Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 1,307 08 PreRunner TRD OR 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 BHLM // Color matched grill // Metra i-pod adapter // Color matched rear bumper (thx Oakley) // Wet Okole's	I go 5000 +/- about 500mi with castrol syntec. There was some analysis done on bobistheoilguy by someone with a taco and it was excelling at 5k, could easily have been pushed to 9k they suspected. Also Veccster, I feel your pain man, actually I don't that sounds like it'd hurt like hell. I'm still skeptical on that drain valve, for some reason I just fear it'll catch something on a trail or such and rip it open while i'm none the wiser.... __________________ "O pitiful shadow bound in darkness, looking down upon others and causing them pain, a soul drowned in sinful karma... Want to try dying this once?" — Enma Ai. (Jikogu Shoujo) TW AZ - Butcher Jones Cleanup Crew (Saturday, December 12th)

08-25-2009, 03:12 AM	#199
StandingCow Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16373 Location: NJ Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 250 09 SR5 4x4 V6 access cab tacoma 2009 Access Cab Manual V6	Hey, just wanted to thank chris for his write up. Changed my oil for the first time this weekend (5020 mi). Everything went smooth, except.. I cheaped out when I got my oil pan instead of getting the harder plastic one that screws shut.. I got the flimsy one with the open top...well, it filled to the brim, lol. So, I had to carefully lift that and pour it into the old oil container.. spilt a good bit, so it got messy. Next oil change I will have the better oil bucket, so it will be quick and clean.

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