07-08-2008, 03:10 PM
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Ultimate Oil Change Thread
What does everybody think about trying to combine the useful posts in the MANY oil-change threads into a single 'ultimate oil change thread' that could be made into a sticky in the technical chat section and/or the noob section?
My initial thought about the structure of the thread is: Here is the oil filter (picture), here is the oil drain valve (picture), here is the oil cap (picture). Here are the steps to change the oil. (This could be repeated for each engine type.) I don't have time to do something like this, and suggesting that it be done is basically asking somebody else to volunteer his/her time and effort to make it happen. |
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07-08-2008, 04:53 PM
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Western Aliance: Fix it Division
 
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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  Remove the plug at the bottom of the filter holder:  Connect a 5/16" 5 foot long tube to the filter drain, and run it to your Oil catch pan. Useing a filter wrench, remove the filter:   Clean the filter mount to get the dirty oil that sleft in it, out.:  Put the filter holder plug back on. Lube the new filter seal with a light film of oil:  Install the new filter. Hand tight, then 1/4 turn:  Get a 14mm socket, and find the Oil drain plug under the truck:  After breaking it loose, remove it and let the oil drain out:  After the Oil drains out, with a new gasket on the drain plug, reinstall the plug in the Oil pan: Then, Fill with 5.5 Quarts of your favorite oil:  Run the engine for a couple of mins. and check the level:  Dont forget to recycle your used motor oil. Many Auto parts store will accept your used motor oil for recycling. Check you phone book. 
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07-08-2008, 05:06 PM
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what size is the filter cap remover
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07-08-2008, 05:09 PM
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 I have a set, and its the medium one.
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07-08-2008, 07:26 PM
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BUMP. I think this is a good idea.
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07-08-2008, 07:37 PM
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i think ita a good idea too. we should make this a sticky!!
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07-08-2008, 07:50 PM
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Crap.. that's how the oil comes out of that resevior... I used the 'ol soak it up with a rag technique.. (no wise a*s remarks please...)..
Also just picked up a craftsman oil filter adapter that adapts to various sized filters.. |
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07-14-2008, 08:31 AM
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Thanks for the info about the plug at the bottom of the filter holder. I have not change my oil yet since I only have 1,100 miles. I never knew that was there thanks for the info.
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10-14-2008, 11:51 AM
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This would be a good sticky
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10-14-2008, 12:23 PM
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running a tube to the bottom of the filter holder is a good idea...I just coverd the thing with a plastic wal mart bag...free...easy...
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10-14-2008, 12:48 PM
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10-14-2008, 01:20 PM
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Good idea - great thread - STICKY!!
P.S. You could add to it with info on oil types and selection as well as filter selection etc...
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10-15-2008, 05:40 PM
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10-28-2008, 06:16 PM
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I should've looked at this last night before I changed the oil for the first time -- oh well!
Good post though!!!! I agree it should be sticky-fied!
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10-30-2008, 10:52 AM
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Time to get dirty!
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Man, I sure wish my oil filter was that easy to get to! ( I have the 3.4) I like that little shield that is around the base of the filter.
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10-30-2008, 11:12 AM
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It's TACO time!
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Sweet, I didn't know about the filter drain thingy. That'll save a mess in the future...
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10-30-2008, 11:12 AM
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It's TACO time!
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Anybody know the part numbers for the larger size mobile 1 oil filter???
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10-30-2008, 11:24 AM
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I made a huge mess when i changed my oil last month...I never knew that little plug was under the filter...I did what raycie did...I had to mop it up with paper towels and rags...
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11-03-2008, 09:44 PM
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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.
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As you face the oil drain plug on your back ,as your feet extend out from under the front grill ,It still is lefty Loise- rightie tighty right? Would really hate to strip that sucker.
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