Ultimate Oil Change Thread

Monkeysuncle · 12-14-2008, 07:41 PM

Only in a pinch, the crush washer(called that way back in my air cooled VW days) was a one time use, back then they were brass or copper because they are softer metals. Now aluminum washers are used. Honestly I have used the same washer for over a year with no oil leaks on the oil pan. And I hate oil leaks( I did mention I had an old VW aka oil leak a plenty)

chris4x4 · 12-14-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeysuncle

Only in a pinch, the crush washer(called that way back in my air cooled VW days) was a one time use, back then they were brass or copper because they are softer metals. Now aluminum washers are used. Honestly I have used the same washer for over a year with no oil leaks on the oil pan. And I hate oil leaks( I did mention I had an old VW aka oil leak a plenty)

I just did an oil change, and I reused the OEM gasket. Im going to see if a leak develops and report my findings. Im with you as I HATE oil leaks, or leaks of any kind.

Monkeysuncle · 12-14-2008, 08:18 PM

I just did the gear oil change yesterday on my 5 speed, both the drain and fill pulg have the aluminum washer. I used ONE full wrap of teflon tape on both just for peace of mind. Reused the original washer. Drove all day today, no leaks.

spaghettiedy · 12-15-2008, 07:27 AM

I over-looked Chris's DIY guide before changing my oil for the 1st time this weekend. Thanks! I noticed that he cut a M1 quart to make a funnel, and I didn't have a funnel so I did the same. The freaking plastic M1 quart threads exactly into the oil spout! I don't know if just Toyota is smart enough to figure this out, or I just never looked at previous vehicles. I may just be a dumb-ass, and the rest of the world already knew this.

chris4x4 · 12-15-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by spaghettiedy

I over-looked Chris's DIY guide before changing my oil for the 1st time this weekend. Thanks! I noticed that he cut a M1 quart to make a funnel, and I didn't have a funnel so I did the same. The freaking plastic M1 quart threads exactly into the oil spout! I don't know if just Toyota is smart enough to figure this out, or I just never looked at previous vehicles. I may just be a dumb-ass, and the rest of the world already knew this.

I found this out years ago. It works on my Tacoma ( both of them) and my Dodge.

Dark Knight · 12-15-2008, 08:05 AM

Aww no way!!! I had no idea about the M1 bottle. I always just cut a 16oz water bottle and used it as a funnel.

chris4x4 · 12-15-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Knight

Aww no way!!! I had no idea about the M1 bottle. I always just cut a 16oz water bottle and used it as a funnel.

LOL, the thing I like about useing the M1 bottle as a funell is that it will hold a quart of M1 upside down and let it drain into the engine while Im doing something else. I dont have to sit and hold it until its empty. Not that it takes along time, but I can just dump one in it, and do something else.

Dark Knight · 12-15-2008, 08:17 AM

just in time on this idea too, gota change the oil this week.

Simon's Mom · 12-15-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Knight

just in time on this idea too, gota change the oil this week.

I took advantage of the unseasonable temps here and changed mine today. I didn't have a crush washer since I bought a box of 10 oem filters online but the one I put on last time didn't come off when I took the drain plug out. Is this cool to reuse the one I put on last change? It didn't fall into the pan

tacomaman06 · 12-15-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xedge

I took advantage of the unseasonable temps here and changed mine today. I didn't have a crush washer since I bought a box of 10 oem filters online but the one I put on last time didn't come off when I took the drain plug out. Is this cool to reuse the one I put on last change? It didn't fall into the pan

it will be fine. i used one on my 06 2 or 3 times without a problem....no leaky!!

Dark Knight · 12-15-2008, 02:00 PM

I have never changed my washer and have never had problems, (fingers crossed)

Simon's Mom · 12-15-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

it will be fine. i used one on my 06 2 or 3 times without a problem....no leaky!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

I have never changed my washer and have never had problems, (fingers crossed)

Cool, thanks guys!

Monkeysuncle · 12-15-2008, 09:37 PM

I may have used the wrong term, the crush washer was used in the Volkswagen air cooled oil change(imagine a washer that is hollow) once you applied pressure (torque)to it, it "crushed down", almost like a lock washer, helping the drain plug to seal. Those were one time used items. On the tacoma the washer may just act like a washer, spreads the clamping power over a larger area. I think the dealership and books say to buy a new one with every oil change but then again , they want your money, albeit .98 cents.

chris4x4 · 12-31-2008, 07:47 AM

bump.

andyfontaine1972 · 01-03-2009, 03:30 PM

Awesome info, too late for the first time but greatly appreciated!! next itme I'll know

Bellis · 01-10-2009, 09:39 AM

how do you reset the computer after an oil change?

chris4x4 · 01-10-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bellis

how do you reset the computer after an oil change?

Put the key in the ignition, push and hold down the ODO button, turn key past the Accs. to the "ON" position, and wait until the ODO goes to "00000".

JAG · 01-22-2009, 05:19 PM

Bump, just in case no one saw the DIY Thread/Sticky. Awesome info. Doing it myself this next go round. I had been letting the dealer do it since I have had some problems with Express Oil Change, but I am going to save my money and more importantly make sure it is done right! Thanks for the info Chris!

tammikm · 01-22-2009, 05:30 PM

are there grease fittings we should be greasing with each oil change ? 06 DC 4x4....

thanks

chris4x4 · 01-22-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tammikm

are there grease fittings we should be greasing with each oil change ? 06 DC 4x4....

thanks

Some Tacomas have grease fittings along the drive shaft, in the "U" joints, others dont. Take a look at your "U" joints, and feel around for a grease zerk. If you feel one, give it a little grease.

12-14-2008, 07:41 PM	#41
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.	Only in a pinch, the crush washer(called that way back in my air cooled VW days) was a one time use, back then they were brass or copper because they are softer metals. Now aluminum washers are used. Honestly I have used the same washer for over a year with no oil leaks on the oil pan. And I hate oil leaks( I did mention I had an old VW aka oil leak a plenty) __________________ This guy said to me , Have a nice Day. I said, Don't tell me what to do.

12-14-2008, 08:18 PM	#43
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 just did the gear oil change yesterday on my 5 speed, both the drain and fill pulg have the aluminum washer. I used ONE full wrap of teflon tape on both just for peace of mind. Reused the original washer. Drove all day today, no leaks. __________________ This guy said to me , Have a nice Day. I said, Don't tell me what to do.

12-15-2008, 07:27 AM	#44
spaghettiedy Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9470 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 665 09 DC LB Sport in Black 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Gray Weathertechs, LG Wet Okoles, Tacome OEM Bedmat	I over-looked Chris's DIY guide before changing my oil for the 1st time this weekend. Thanks! I noticed that he cut a M1 quart to make a funnel, and I didn't have a funnel so I did the same. The freaking plastic M1 quart threads exactly into the oil spout! I don't know if just Toyota is smart enough to figure this out, or I just never looked at previous vehicles. I may just be a dumb-ass, and the rest of the world already knew this. __________________ FDLFDD - Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Dakotas

12-15-2008, 08:05 AM	#46
Dark Knight 4x4 in uppercase = $x$ Name: Bruce Wayne of coarse.. Joined: Jul 2008, #8006 Location: Tennessee Mountains Gender: Male Posts: 3,594 Black 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Skyjacker Platinum Coilovers, Skyjacker rear leafs, FJ TRD SE wheels, 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Deleted N-Fab Light Bar, Piaa 520 Smr Driving Lights, Piaa 510 Ion Crystal Fog Lights, Yakima Rack, Extang Solid Fold Tonneau, Bestop Canopy, TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI, Kenwood DNX5120 Navi, Fog Light Mod, Driving Light Mod, BHLM, Scanguage II on Blendmount, TC uca's, VIAIR OBA, Shrockworks Rock Sliders	Aww no way!!! I had no idea about the M1 bottle. I always just cut a 16oz water bottle and used it as a funnel. __________________ 84 pickup 4x4 \| Looking for Top Shift gear drive T-Case 05 Tacoma

12-15-2008, 08:17 AM	#48
Dark Knight 4x4 in uppercase = $x$ Name: Bruce Wayne of coarse.. Joined: Jul 2008, #8006 Location: Tennessee Mountains Gender: Male Posts: 3,594 Black 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Skyjacker Platinum Coilovers, Skyjacker rear leafs, FJ TRD SE wheels, 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Deleted N-Fab Light Bar, Piaa 520 Smr Driving Lights, Piaa 510 Ion Crystal Fog Lights, Yakima Rack, Extang Solid Fold Tonneau, Bestop Canopy, TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI, Kenwood DNX5120 Navi, Fog Light Mod, Driving Light Mod, BHLM, Scanguage II on Blendmount, TC uca's, VIAIR OBA, Shrockworks Rock Sliders	just in time on this idea too, gota change the oil this week. __________________ 84 pickup 4x4 \| Looking for Top Shift gear drive T-Case 05 Tacoma

12-15-2008, 02:00 PM	#51
Dark Knight 4x4 in uppercase = $x$ Name: Bruce Wayne of coarse.. Joined: Jul 2008, #8006 Location: Tennessee Mountains Gender: Male Posts: 3,594 Black 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Skyjacker Platinum Coilovers, Skyjacker rear leafs, FJ TRD SE wheels, 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Deleted N-Fab Light Bar, Piaa 520 Smr Driving Lights, Piaa 510 Ion Crystal Fog Lights, Yakima Rack, Extang Solid Fold Tonneau, Bestop Canopy, TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI, Kenwood DNX5120 Navi, Fog Light Mod, Driving Light Mod, BHLM, Scanguage II on Blendmount, TC uca's, VIAIR OBA, Shrockworks Rock Sliders	I have never changed my washer and have never had problems, (fingers crossed) __________________ 84 pickup 4x4 \| Looking for Top Shift gear drive T-Case 05 Tacoma

12-15-2008, 09:37 PM	#53
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 may have used the wrong term, the crush washer was used in the Volkswagen air cooled oil change(imagine a washer that is hollow) once you applied pressure (torque)to it, it "crushed down", almost like a lock washer, helping the drain plug to seal. Those were one time used items. On the tacoma the washer may just act like a washer, spreads the clamping power over a larger area. I think the dealership and books say to buy a new one with every oil change but then again , they want your money, albeit .98 cents. __________________ This guy said to me , Have a nice Day. I said, Don't tell me what to do.

01-03-2009, 03:30 PM	#55
andyfontaine1972 Junior Member Joined: Jan 2009, #12171 Location: northern ca Gender: Male Posts: 1 2007 tacoma pre 4 dr long bed 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Awesome info, too late for the first time but greatly appreciated!! next itme I'll know

01-10-2009, 09:39 AM	#56
Bellis Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11528 Location: mass southshore Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 30 09 reg cab 4x4 2009 Regular Cab Manual 2.7	how do you reset the computer after an oil change?

01-22-2009, 05:19 PM	#58
JAG UH OH! Joined: Oct 2008, #9847 Gender: Male Posts: 608 2006 DC Prerunner Offroad 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 (Sounds like a V8 with the intake!) K&N Intake Series 77, Weathertech Floor Liners, OEM Bed extender, Mag Light Mod, Shorty Antenna, Ipod Adapter, UWS Tool Box with 2 Fork Mounts for Bikes, Locking Storage Compartments, Black OEM Stepbars	Bump, just in case no one saw the DIY Thread/Sticky. Awesome info. Doing it myself this next go round. I had been letting the dealer do it since I have had some problems with Express Oil Change, but I am going to save my money and more importantly make sure it is done right! Thanks for the info Chris!

01-22-2009, 05:30 PM	#59
tammikm Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2090 Location: canada Gender: Male Posts: 131 06 DC 4x4 SR5 AUTO 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L n/a	oil change and greasing... are there grease fittings we should be greasing with each oil change ? 06 DC 4x4.... thanks

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