Ultimate Oil Change Thread

mws4ua · 07-08-2008, 03:10 PM

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.

chris4x4 · 07-08-2008, 04:53 PM

Also see: 3.4L 5VZ 1st Gen oil change

The oil filter for the 2.7 second gen is: 90915-YZZG1 (the following part numbers are equivalent:
90915-YZZG1, 08922-02011, 90915-YZZD1, 90915-YZZD1-DS)

Oil filter for the 4.0 second gen is: 90915-YZZD3

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 and torque to 30 lb-ft:

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.

deadbolt · 07-08-2008, 05:06 PM

what size is the filter cap remover

chris4x4 · 07-08-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadbolt

what size is the filter cap remover

I cant remember.....

I have a set, and its the medium one.

chris4x4 · 07-08-2008, 07:26 PM

BUMP. I think this is a good idea.

tacomaman06 · 07-08-2008, 07:37 PM

i think ita a good idea too. we should make this a sticky!!

raycie · 07-08-2008, 07:50 PM

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..

hillbillynwv · 07-14-2008, 08:31 AM

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.

spaghettiedy · 10-14-2008, 11:51 AM

This would be a good sticky

Zombie Runner · 10-14-2008, 12:23 PM

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...

Dark Knight · 10-14-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keason1*

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...

agreed. I have just been using a 16oz water bottle, but still end up spilling it some times, going to get some tubing for the next time for sure! Bump for Sticky or for other people.

Agent475 · 10-14-2008, 01:20 PM

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...

Flyguy · 10-15-2008, 05:39 PM

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.

chris4x4 · 10-15-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyguy

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.

Yep! If it helps, set the ratchet before turning the bolt, just to be safe.

MT_mudflaps · 10-28-2008, 06:16 PM

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!

monoman · 10-30-2008, 10:52 AM

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.

DFPTaco · 10-30-2008, 11:12 AM

Sweet, I didn't know about the filter drain thingy. That'll save a mess in the future...

DFPTaco · 10-30-2008, 11:12 AM

Anybody know the part numbers for the larger size mobile 1 oil filter???

kris77 · 10-30-2008, 11:24 AM

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...

See....You learn something new every day...

perniva1978 · 11-03-2008, 09:44 PM

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.

07-08-2008, 03:10 PM	#1
mws4ua [OP] Living the dream. Name: Matt Joined: May 2008, #6624 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 4,124 '06 SSM Prerunner TRD Off Road 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	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.

07-08-2008, 04:53 PM	#2
chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 54,562 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME n140s front shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate, TRD exhaust.	Also see: 3.4L 5VZ 1st Gen oil change The oil filter for the 2.7 second gen is: 90915-YZZG1 (the following part numbers are equivalent: 90915-YZZG1, 08922-02011, 90915-YZZD1, 90915-YZZD1-DS) Oil filter for the 4.0 second gen is: 90915-YZZD3 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 and torque to 30 lb-ft: 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. __________________ the more you bitch, the scarier ill drive.

07-08-2008, 07:26 PM	#5
chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 54,562 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME n140s front shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate, TRD exhaust.	BUMP. I think this is a good idea. __________________ the more you bitch, the scarier ill drive.

07-08-2008, 07:37 PM	#6
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Name: Will Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: York,South Carolina Age: 31 Gender: Male Posts: 25,417 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover,brush guard, hella 500(x4)custom built(by me) hitch hauler),budbuilt skids,revenge-fab sliders,inchworm locker skid,cobra cb,wilson 3 ft antenna,hi-lift jack(tool box mounted) painted stock wheels, afe pro dry s filter..........still to come...trd headers and redline tuning hood struts	i think ita a good idea too. we should make this a sticky!! __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners, hunter brush guard, 4 hella 500's(2 spotlight/2fog light),budbuilt skid plates,inchworm e-locker skid,revenge-fab sliders,cobra cb/loudspeaker PA, pioneer headunit/infinity reference components/2ways, total chaos uca's......plenty more still to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

10-14-2008, 12:23 PM	#10
Zombie Runner global warming? nah..its just summer... Name: Kevin Joined: Mar 2008, #5246 Location: North TX (WF) Gender: Male Posts: 6,382 2010 ZombieRunner 2010 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 LED dome light...Fox coilovers in the garage waiting to go on. JBL package	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... __________________ Zombie Runner build My previous Build WTB: Used lift spindles. PM me 1 set of NIB spidertrax for trade.

07-08-2008, 05:06 PM	#3
deadbolt SNOW!! Joined: Mar 2008, #5289 Location: Socal Gender: Male Posts: 2,878 08 Dbl Cab 6spd 4x4 TRD Off Road 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Black Headlights, HIDs, Tinted Fogs, Powdercoated Black Wheels, 5100s @ 2.5", AFE Exhaust, AFE Drop In Filter, Black Emblems/Grille, LED Tail lights	what size is the filter cap remover

07-08-2008, 07:50 PM	#7
raycie Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5205 Location: Oahu, HI Gender: Male Posts: 323 07 TRD Sport D-Cab L-Bed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L 5100's @ 1.75 (front) AAL 1.5 (rear). Snugtop Shell w/ Thule racks, AFE ProDry S, Foglights w/ parking lights, DIY DTRL mod	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..

07-14-2008, 08:31 AM	#8
hillbillynwv Royale With Cheese Joined: Jun 2008, #7555 Location: Fairmont, WV Gender: Male Posts: 708 08 Tacoma 4x4 TRD V6 SR5 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Front Bilstein 5100's set to 1.75, Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac 265/75/R16 tires, Black WeatherTech Floor Liners, aFe Pro Dry S air filter......	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.

10-14-2008, 11:51 AM	#9
spaghettiedy Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9470 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 761 09 DC LB Sport in Black 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Gray Weathertechs, LG Wet Okoles, Tacome OEM Bedmat	This would be a good sticky

10-14-2008, 01:20 PM	#12
Agent475 "Mark It Zero" Joined: Aug 2008, #8829 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 29 Gender: Dude Posts: 2,907 2006 Red TRD Sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6, 4.0L Hood Struts, 3" Tuff Country Lift, Shortie Antenna, WeatherTechs, Tinted front windows, custom TRD seat covers, custom pedals, debadged, custom USMC badging, quasi-functional hoodscoop (i.e. I cut it open), black front Yota emblem, Tailgate Theft-Prevention mod, Horn Relocation mod, Old Man Emu Carrier Bearing Drop, Brighter Backup Lights Mod, Smittybilt Reciever Hitch Tow Point, currently working on Satoshi Grill Mod	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... __________________ My Build

10-15-2008, 05:39 PM	#13
Flyguy Junior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9429 Posts: 4	Oil Plug 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.

10-28-2008, 06:16 PM	#15
MT_mudflaps Gas Passer Extraordinaire Name: Clint Joined: May 2008, #6857 Location: Bellflower, CA Age: 35 Gender: Guy Posts: 386 Indigo SR5 PreRunner with TRD off road 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 w/ VVT-i	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! __________________ "No, no, NO darn it, I said NORTH on the 15. Now we're in Los Angeles!"

10-30-2008, 10:52 AM	#16
monoman Time to get dirty! Name: Dave Joined: Aug 2008, #8607 Location: Beautiful, San Jose, Cal. Age: 46 Gender: Dude Posts: 693 Hey, nothing here, stop doing that!! Double Cab Automatic Just look to your right! ->	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. __________________ -Dave TOYOTA. IT'S IN YOUR BLOOD. '03 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Dbl Cab Hella's (450 & 500) Warn Trans4mer grille guard SuperSport SnugTop shell BFG AT's Bilsteins all around Alcan Leafs w/ 2" lift Daily driver, lots of mods

10-30-2008, 11:12 AM	#17
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10-30-2008, 11:24 AM	#19
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perniva1978 Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10478 Location: Fort Worth TX Gender: Male Posts: 8 04 PreRunner SR5 V6 Quad 2004 Double Cab Automatic Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO	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.