Ultimate Oil Change Thread

chris4x4 · 11-04-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perniva1978

I used to do my own oil changes since I was in high school (1994) until I got to own my 2004 Tacoma V6. I did 1 oil change and then I gave up. It's too uncomfortable. Looks like your pictures are for a 4-cylinder Tacoma and it might be easier than changing the oil on a V6.

Welcome to Tacoma WOrld! The pics are from the 1GR-FE V6.

HWALLEN48 · 11-11-2008, 10:22 PM

How do you turn out that Maintenance light ??
Hal in Seattle

mws4ua · 11-12-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HWALLEN48

How do you turn out that Maintenance light ??
Hal in Seattle

From elsewhere on TW.com...

To reset you Maintenance Required light:
1. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position with the odometer reading shown.

2. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position while holding down the trip meter reset knob.

Hold down the knob for at least 5 second. The odometer indicates "000000" and the light goes off.

NOTE: You will see a series of dashes that count down while the system resets itself

If the system fails to reset, the light will continue to flash!

You must re-perform the procedure

pidro_el_pirata · 11-23-2008, 06:50 PM

Can we get some pics of a first gen 4 cyl? I've never done this before and I don't want to f*** it up.

chris4x4 · 11-23-2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pidro_el_pirata

Can we get some pics of a first gen 4 cyl? I've never done this before and I don't want to f*** it up.

I dont have my 2000 2.7 anymore, but the filter is near the exhaust manafold. Drain the oil, then remove the filter. Easy as pie.

pidro_el_pirata · 11-23-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

I dont have my 2000 2.7 anymore, but the filter is near the exhaust manafold. Drain the oil, then remove the filter. Easy as pie.

Sounds good, I'll give it a go. Thanks!

chris4x4 · 11-23-2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pidro_el_pirata

Sounds good, I'll give it a go. Thanks!

OOOOO!!!!!
You have the 2.4. I cant remember where the oil filter is on it. I think its in the same place, but Im not sure.

pidro_el_pirata · 11-23-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

OOOOO!!!!!
You have the 2.4. I cant remember where the oil filter is on it. I think its in the same place, but Im not sure.

Right, yea I didn't really read what you wrote lol but I'm sure it'll be obvious. And if not.. I don't need the oil changed RIGHT away lol

chris4x4 · 11-23-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pidro_el_pirata

Right, yea I didn't really read what you wrote lol but I'm sure it'll be obvious. And if not.. I don't need the oil changed RIGHT away lol

It WILL be obvious, I just cant remember the exact location. Get some rags handy, as oil will seep out when the filter is removed.

scott214 · 12-11-2008, 07:01 PM

no need for the 5/16'' tube. just punch a hole on the top of the filter with a phillips head screw driver and hammer and this breaks the suction and the oil will drain out by itself. i do it all the time with very little mess.

warrantbird · 12-11-2008, 07:15 PM

Thanks for the info. I did not know that there is a drain plug by the oil filter. I just changed my oil without know the plug and I make a mess when removing the oil filter.

roxspin72 · 12-11-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Make sure you have all you need for your Oil Change:

Oil filter
Oil filter wrench
New oil plug gasket (available from dealer)
5.5 quarts of oil
5/16" 5ft long tube
14mm socket wrench
Oil pan
Oil funnel
Then, Fill with 5.5 Quarts of your favorite oil:

Quick question, Just purchased some Mobil 1 Full Synthetic, but for some reason grabed 10w30. Noticed you are using 5w30. Whats the difference between the two. Been a while since I had a brand new vehicle, and just always assumed 10w30.

Edumacate me..

Thanks...

rdcowan · 12-11-2008, 08:38 PM

Although oils have come a long way and in general, modern premium brand oils are all very good, the wider viscosity range (5w30) is stretching the limits of the viscosity index improver additive further than the 10w30 is. In other words, the ability to maintain the 5w30 characteristics would likely breakdown before the 10w30 would. Note: I have 30 years of experience as a maintenance engineer in a chemical plant and am also a certified machinery lubrication analyst. (Doesn't mean a lot really....experience is the best teacher!

)

roxspin72 · 12-11-2008, 10:00 PM

Makes sense...

Thanks.

Meeocky · 12-12-2008, 05:56 AM

I've had a rubber fuel line hose as my drain for a few years now and it works great. I have it strapped down so it always stays on my truck. The end of the hose sticks out about 3" right past my skid plate. Once it finishes draining, I wipe the end of the hose and tuck it behind the skid plate. You'll never know its there.

fendertweed · 12-12-2008, 08:19 AM

on the 2.7 the filter sits upside down so there's no filter drain, but you will get leakage so best to take a plastic bag and surround it to catch the drips as you unscrew the filter.

warrantbird · 12-12-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Meeocky

I've had a rubber fuel line hose as my drain for a few years now and it works great. I have it strapped down so it always stays on my truck. The end of the hose sticks out about 3" right past my skid plate. Once it finishes draining, I wipe the end of the hose and tuck it behind the skid plate. You'll never know its there.

Thanks for the great information. This a great forum for new tacoma owners.

PRS · 12-12-2008, 09:46 AM

I'm another ignorant dyi that did not know about the drain port until I asked here. The list of necessities the initial post provides does not make mention of the new plug gasket that nobody ever takes care to replace anyway. If you did want a new gasket, where do you get those plastic ones? All of mine are the soft aluminium type. I guess an "O" ring would do in a pinch.

prs

chris4x4 · 12-12-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott214

no need for the 5/16'' tube. just punch a hole on the top of the filter with a phillips head screw driver and hammer and this breaks the suction and the oil will drain out by itself. i do it all the time with very little mess.

Being as the mount that the filter sits in/ attaches to, is cast aluminum, and when hitting the filter with a hammer and screw driver is transfering some of that energy to the mount, I dont think that is a good idea. I dont think it could take many hits before it would start to crack.

Monkeysuncle · 12-14-2008, 07:33 PM

I'd one up your rep for that last comment but I already did on another one today, good point, brute force + cast aluminum(or steel for that matter) ='s more $$ and a bunch of FU#K sh*t words yelled in the garage, making your neighbors think you have Torrets

11-11-2008, 10:22 PM	#22
HWALLEN48 Junior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5864 Location: SEATTLE,WA Posts: 11 08 REG CAB4X2 2008 Regular Cab Automatic	Maintenance light How do you turn out that Maintenance light ?? Hal in Seattle

12-11-2008, 07:15 PM	#31
warrantbird Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10580 Location: El Paso, TX Gender: Male Posts: 11 08 PreRunner LB, TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L, V6 2.5 Suspension Lift, TRD Cold Air Intake, Banks Monster Exhaust, Doug Thorley Short Headers, Toyota Brush Guard & Running Board, BAK Flip Tonneau Cover, T-Rex Eyelids	Drain plug Thanks for the info. I did not know that there is a drain plug by the oil filter. I just changed my oil without know the plug and I make a mess when removing the oil filter.

12-11-2008, 08:38 PM	#33
rdcowan Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4836 Location: NW Florida Posts: 12 07 Tacoma Regular Cab, 4 cyl. 2007 Regular Cab Automatic 4 cyl.	5w50 -vs- 10w30 Although oils have come a long way and in general, modern premium brand oils are all very good, the wider viscosity range (5w30) is stretching the limits of the viscosity index improver additive further than the 10w30 is. In other words, the ability to maintain the 5w30 characteristics would likely breakdown before the 10w30 would. Note: I have 30 years of experience as a maintenance engineer in a chemical plant and am also a certified machinery lubrication analyst. (Doesn't mean a lot really....experience is the best teacher! )

12-11-2008, 10:00 PM	#34
roxspin72 Enjoying my addiction Joined: Feb 2008, #4659 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,525 Speedway Blue, TRD SP/PKG #1: 4X4, 6 2008 Access Cab Manual 4.0 L Oh Yeah!!!	Makes sense... Thanks. __________________ *BLUE DEVIL!!!* My Build: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...72s-build.html

12-14-2008, 07:33 PM	#40
Monkeysuncle Thinking with my dipstick Name: Kevin Joined: Aug 2008, #8809 Location: Florida Gender: Dude Posts: 515 99 Tacoma SR5 4x4 5 speed Manual Hubs 1999 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4 V6 Diff Breather,CB thingy,GPS,Cop Shocks,Cop Breaks, It's got a 440, so it runs good on any gas.	I'd one up your rep for that last comment but I already did on another one today, good point, brute force + cast aluminum(or steel for that matter) ='s more $$ and a bunch of FU#K sh*t words yelled in the garage, making your neighbors think you have Torrets __________________ This guy said to me , Have a nice Day. I said, Don't tell me what to do.

11-23-2008, 06:50 PM	#24
pidro_el_pirata Lean Mean MPG Machine (best = 27) Joined: Sep 2008, #9333 Location: Central Coast, CA, US Gender: Male Posts: 102 '00 SR5 (4-cyl, 2WD) 2000 Xtra Cab Automatic I4 Already done: mats, bed cover, CB radio, sub and deck, red dash lights to match deck, chrome rims, towing kit, aftermarket horn, deck plate mod, K&N drop in filter. On the way: automatic locks w/alarm, powered windows, scan gauge...	Can we get some pics of a first gen 4 cyl? I've never done this before and I don't want to f*** it up.

12-11-2008, 07:01 PM	#30
scott214 Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10563 Location: va Gender: Male Posts: 5 05 PreRunner SR5 Offroad 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 k&n, folda-a-cover,heela xenon headlights leather seats	no need for the 5/16'' tube. just punch a hole on the top of the filter with a phillips head screw driver and hammer and this breaks the suction and the oil will drain out by itself. i do it all the time with very little mess.

12-12-2008, 05:56 AM	#35
Meeocky GEAUX TIGERS! Joined: Sep 2008, #9238 Location: Louisiana Posts: 17 Black '05 Tacoma 2005 Double Cab Automatic	I've had a rubber fuel line hose as my drain for a few years now and it works great. I have it strapped down so it always stays on my truck. The end of the hose sticks out about 3" right past my skid plate. Once it finishes draining, I wipe the end of the hose and tuck it behind the skid plate. You'll never know its there.

12-12-2008, 08:19 AM	#36
fendertweed Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3809 Posts: 4 05 Tacoma base 2005 Regular Cab Manual	on the 2.7 the filter sits upside down so there's no filter drain, but you will get leakage so best to take a plastic bag and surround it to catch the drips as you unscrew the filter.

12-12-2008, 09:46 AM	#38
PRS Junior Member Joined: Nov 2006, #306 Posts: 10	I'm another ignorant dyi that did not know about the drain port until I asked here. The list of necessities the initial post provides does not make mention of the new plug gasket that nobody ever takes care to replace anyway. If you did want a new gasket, where do you get those plastic ones? All of mine are the soft aluminium type. I guess an "O" ring would do in a pinch. prs

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