Ultimate Oil Change Thread

oldtimertoyota · 09-18-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pittim

Also,

Just curious as to how many of you put some oil in the filter before you put it on? It seems like some people do and some people dont.

Just on the gasket.

Have you ever started a vehicle without the oil filter on

Not that I've ever done it

you understand, but in about a second you have about 2 quarts of oil over everything.

carmellocafe · 09-18-2009, 08:58 PM

TuRDVan · 09-23-2009, 10:39 AM

Edit: Nevermind, I searched around some more and saw that it should work fine. Now if this one will fit my van, then I can just buy one filter for 3 of my rigs.

1348 is the called for replacement, 1516 is the same spec but longer, 1068 is short, but large diameter, and 1515 is long and large diameter. All of these share the same anti drainback, and are equipped with an 8-11lb bypass, have 3/4"-16 threads and all at some time have been specified on older Toyota cars/trucks.

I guess this is as good a place to ask as any. I am in the process of an oil changing marathon and got my napa gold filters. Already changed my 93 4runner and my 89 Toyota van (that was a bitch to change the filter), and was getting ready to do my wife's tacoma. Up till now, I've always had the dealer service it, since I got some free services when I bought it. Anyways, the napa gold filter #1348 is what I was given for the tacoma (which incidentally is the same one for my 4runner), and I noticed it is much shorter than the toyota oem one that is on the tacoma right now. I looked up online Napa and that is the correct filter # that is given. Is this the correct filter? Looks like it is the correct diameter and everything, just shorter, so it holds less volume.

Thanks

dannythefrenchie · 10-09-2009, 05:15 PM

a tousand thank you... save me a mess for tomorow......oh yes going under tomorow morning...

chris4x4 · 10-09-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannythefrenchie

a tousand thank you... save me a mess for tomorow......oh yes going under tomorow morning...

EricT · 10-15-2009, 03:37 PM

Thanks again for the detailed thread- I wouldn't have known about the filter drain hole sleeve/tube idea without it.

MAN that oil came out fast. I had my drain pan right underneath it and it still went everywhere.

A semi related question - whats the lifespan of the stock air filter?

chris4x4 · 10-15-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricT

Thanks again for the detailed thread- I wouldn't have known about the filter drain hole sleeve/tube idea without it.

MAN that oil came out fast. I had my drain pan right underneath it and it still went everywhere.

A semi related question - whats the lifespan of the stock air filter?

I think they say every 15K miles....

EricT · 10-15-2009, 04:45 PM

Not gonna worry about it now then! Again, much help here. All I need is a better oil drain pan, it came out so fast it bounced off the pan and went everywhere. Next oil change I'm getting a fumato drain valve.

huyissuperman · 10-15-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricT

Next oil change I'm getting a fumato drain valve.

Those things work wonders.

Veccster · 10-15-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricT

Not gonna worry about it now then! Again, much help here. All I need is a better oil drain pan, it came out so fast it bounced off the pan and went everywhere. Next oil change I'm getting a fumato drain valve.

Trial and error. I did the same thing. Bounced right up into my face.

$25 later and the next change it's getting directed straight into an empty bottle. Fumoto is a great product. I bought one for both vehicles.

Pd3 · 10-15-2009, 05:08 PM

Wow, a thread on how to change ur oil....seems I have had a talk aboot this with a member?

chris4x4 · 10-15-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pdopy3

Wow, a thread on how to change ur oil....seems I have had a talk aboot this with a member?

09-18-2009, 08:58 PM	#222
carmellocafe Begin With The End In Mind. Name: KEVIN Joined: May 2009, #17267 Location: N. California Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 1,202 06 Prerunner Access cab longbed 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 AFE Dry Pro filter Flowmaster muffler E-Z clamp tailgate mod.	__________________

09-23-2009, 10:39 AM	#223
TuRDVan A.K.A slosurfer Joined: May 2009, #17813 Location: Los Osos, CA Gender: Male Posts: 88 07 DCAB TRD OFFROAD 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.GO Dents and my wife drives it!	Edit: Nevermind, I searched around some more and saw that it should work fine. Now if this one will fit my van, then I can just buy one filter for 3 of my rigs. 1348 is the called for replacement, 1516 is the same spec but longer, 1068 is short, but large diameter, and 1515 is long and large diameter. All of these share the same anti drainback, and are equipped with an 8-11lb bypass, have 3/4"-16 threads and all at some time have been specified on older Toyota cars/trucks. I guess this is as good a place to ask as any. I am in the process of an oil changing marathon and got my napa gold filters. Already changed my 93 4runner and my 89 Toyota van (that was a bitch to change the filter), and was getting ready to do my wife's tacoma. Up till now, I've always had the dealer service it, since I got some free services when I bought it. Anyways, the napa gold filter #1348 is what I was given for the tacoma (which incidentally is the same one for my 4runner), and I noticed it is much shorter than the toyota oem one that is on the tacoma right now. I looked up online Napa and that is the correct filter # that is given. Is this the correct filter? Looks like it is the correct diameter and everything, just shorter, so it holds less volume. Thanks __________________ -Chris Stover Stover Tile Blog Join us for the: '09 Pismo Jamboree Sept. 25-27th '93 4runner Auto 4x4 3.0L '07 Tacoma Dcab TRD Offroad Auto 4.0L 89 Toy 4wd Van 5spd '89 F250 7.5L 4x4 Utility Bed M416 trailer

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
1st oil change and oil filter?	clayj	Technical Chat	23	04-04-2009 08:20 AM
Oil Change	MooseTX82	Technical Chat	12	08-25-2008 01:05 PM
oil change	steelerfan7p	2nd Gen. Tacomas	26	07-31-2008 06:09 PM
Oil Filter mess? on First oil change.	mvega1969	2nd Gen. Tacomas	8	02-22-2008 02:01 PM

10-09-2009, 05:15 PM	#224
dannythefrenchie Junior Member Name: Danny Joined: Oct 2009, #23912 Location: gatineau,quebec,canada Gender: Male Posts: 8 2006 tacoma 4x4 4 drs long bed 2006 Double Cab Automatic v6 4.o l	a tousand thank you... save me a mess for tomorow......oh yes going under tomorow morning...

10-15-2009, 03:37 PM	#226
EricT Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #17887 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 299 '09 4x4 shortbed TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6	Thanks again for the detailed thread- I wouldn't have known about the filter drain hole sleeve/tube idea without it. MAN that oil came out fast. I had my drain pan right underneath it and it still went everywhere. A semi related question - whats the lifespan of the stock air filter?

10-15-2009, 04:45 PM	#228
EricT Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #17887 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 299 '09 4x4 shortbed TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6	Not gonna worry about it now then! Again, much help here. All I need is a better oil drain pan, it came out so fast it bounced off the pan and went everywhere. Next oil change I'm getting a fumato drain valve.