1st oil change and oil filter?

clayj · 07-14-2007, 08:04 AM

finally hit 5000 in my 07 tacoma. took to dealership for oil change and tire rotation and they give me some crap about tires for life program but what they charged me for oil change and tire rotation$75.00 i could buy tires myself and save money i think. and they put synthetic in without letting me know. so ill start changing myself, so should i atleast buy toyota oil filters? thanks

humanoid · 07-14-2007, 08:18 AM

What makes you so sure they put synth in? Because they told you they did? I never believe anything the $tealer says.

As for your filters, yeah, OEM filters are a very sound decision since your truck is still under warranty.

clayj · 07-14-2007, 08:25 AM

yes they told me they did, but a dealership never lies. haha
what weight should i use i read where they changed it to 5w20 from 5w30 and my cap says 5w20 and 0w20. i probably just go with mobil synthetic next time.

humanoid · 07-14-2007, 08:29 AM

Either one weight oil will suffice, but read your owners manual to be certain. 5w and 0w aren't really that different. Mobil 1 would be an excellent choice.

clayj · 07-14-2007, 08:33 AM

thanks for your help

SLOTaco · 07-14-2007, 11:45 AM

Mobil 1 is a great choice. You don't have to use an oem filter while maintaining warranty, but the oem will be a quality filter.

JACKJMP · 07-24-2007, 11:22 AM

I am comming up on my first oil change and what do you think about SYNTHETIC PENNZOIL 5 W 30 ?

tacomaman06 · 07-24-2007, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JACKJMP

I am comming up on my first oil change and what do you think about SYNTHETIC PENNZOIL 5 W 30 ?

i run mobil1, but ive heard good stuff about the new pennzoil platinum. if i can find a deal on it, i may switch to it at my next oil change.
as far as you go, either way, a synthetic will be really good for your truck! also, the k&n and mobil1 filters are also good, as is the oem filter. just dont use a fram filter.......junk! jmo!

sataco · 07-24-2007, 04:18 PM

just had my first oil change and now my maint reqd light flashes a little while after start up (about 20 seconds) is that normal? i checked the oil level, what kind was put in and the filter and nothing appears wrong. anyone else have this happen?

tacomaman06 · 07-24-2007, 04:30 PM

all you need to do is reset the "maintenance required" light. here you go......

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...set-maint-reqd

hope this helps ya!

sataco · 07-24-2007, 07:17 PM

a million thank yous for the quick help it worked out great.

tacomaman06 · 07-24-2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sataco

a million thank yous for the quick help it worked out great.

glad i could help ya!!

sataco · 07-24-2007, 07:31 PM

after about ten minutes of cleaning and numerous paper towels i discovered
that there is a drain plug under the oil filter housing to empty any oil from the old filter!! i felt like an idiot, good thing no one was around.

tacomaman06 · 07-24-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sataco

after about ten minutes of cleaning and numerous paper towels i discovered
that there is a drain plug under the oil filter housing to empty any oil from the old filter!! i felt like an idiot, good thing no one was around.

yeah, there are alot of people who didnt realize that there was a plug underneath

and got oil all over the place. dont feel too bad, at least you didnt do like a buddy of mine and leave the drain plug out and get oil all over your driveway!!

what alot of folks have done is to install a length of clear hose or a quarter inch fuel line from the plug to the bottom of the truck where if any oil comes out, it will be easy for it to go into the drain pan. i havent done it yet, but i may. just a thought.

mugu07taco · 08-21-2007, 08:49 PM

what is this drain plug under the filter everyone speaks of??? Just did my first oil change today and made a mess with the filter. Pics would be nice, I have an 07'.

Thanks, Dave

Banshee · 08-21-2007, 09:00 PM

Have the V6? If so remove the engine cover (2 10mm nuts) and reach under where the oil filter screws on and feel for a little rubber cap. Remove that and put a little cup underneath to catch the oil. Or wait about 24 hours and all the oil will drain out of the filter.

sataco · 08-22-2007, 02:16 PM

if it's like mine it will be under the filter housing like this

i have the V6 jus pull off the black cap and drain the oil from the splash guard.

mugu07taco · 08-29-2007, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Have the V6? If so remove the engine cover (2 10mm nuts) and reach under where the oil filter screws on and feel for a little rubber cap. Remove that and put a little cup underneath to catch the oil. Or wait about 24 hours and all the oil will drain out of the filter.

I have the 4 banger. Don't have 24 hours to wait, I change the oil on base at the auto hobby shop. This plug must be a V6 thing.

Me like pictures.

Thanks, Dave

boxcar · 08-29-2007, 09:07 PM

Are these plugs common on '01 V6s?

humanoid · 08-29-2007, 11:02 PM

No plugs on the 1st gen Tacos.

07-14-2007, 08:04 AM	#1
clayj Junior Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1240 Posts: 16	1st oil change and oil filter? finally hit 5000 in my 07 tacoma. took to dealership for oil change and tire rotation and they give me some crap about tires for life program but what they charged me for oil change and tire rotation$75.00 i could buy tires myself and save money i think. and they put synthetic in without letting me know. so ill start changing myself, so should i atleast buy toyota oil filters? thanks

07-14-2007, 08:18 AM	#2
humanoid Mom says I'm special! Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,355 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 Automatic	What makes you so sure they put synth in? Because they told you they did? I never believe anything the $tealer says. As for your filters, yeah, OEM filters are a very sound decision since your truck is still under warranty. __________________

07-14-2007, 08:29 AM	#4
humanoid Mom says I'm special! Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,355 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 Automatic	Either one weight oil will suffice, but read your owners manual to be certain. 5w and 0w aren't really that different. Mobil 1 would be an excellent choice. __________________

07-14-2007, 11:45 AM	#6
SLOTaco Ultimate Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1950 Location: Central Coast, California Age: 27 Gender: Dude Posts: 266 06 TRD Sport 2006 Access Cab Manual 4.0L '06 TRD Sport 4x4 AC, K&N drop in air filter, Magnaflow cat back, Bilstein 5100's with Toytec adjustable front coil over 3" lift, rear TSB, AllPro UCA's.	Mobil 1 is a great choice. You don't have to use an oem filter while maintaining warranty, but the oem will be a quality filter. __________________ CANDY BARS!

07-24-2007, 04:18 PM	#9
sataco Member Joined: Jul 2007, #1986 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 53 06 SR5 PRERUNNER, ARMOR LID, UWS SIDE STEPS, TAILGATE POP-A-LOCK, AVS BUGFLECTOR 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6	just had my first oil change and now my maint reqd light flashes a little while after start up (about 20 seconds) is that normal? i checked the oil level, what kind was put in and the filter and nothing appears wrong. anyone else have this happen? __________________ Texan and Proud Of It!!!!

07-14-2007, 08:25 AM	#3
clayj Junior Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1240 Posts: 16	yes they told me they did, but a dealership never lies. haha what weight should i use i read where they changed it to 5w20 from 5w30 and my cap says 5w20 and 0w20. i probably just go with mobil synthetic next time.

07-14-2007, 08:33 AM	#5
clayj Junior Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1240 Posts: 16	thanks for your help

07-24-2007, 11:22 AM	#7
JACKJMP Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2028 Location: ENCINITAS CA 92024 Posts: 3	I am comming up on my first oil change and what do you think about SYNTHETIC PENNZOIL 5 W 30 ?

07-24-2007, 04:30 PM	#10
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 12,617 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....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	all you need to do is reset the "maintenance required" light. here you go...... http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...set-maint-reqd hope this helps ya! __________________ 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 and still to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

07-24-2007, 07:17 PM	#11
sataco Member Joined: Jul 2007, #1986 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 53 06 SR5 PRERUNNER, ARMOR LID, UWS SIDE STEPS, TAILGATE POP-A-LOCK, AVS BUGFLECTOR 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6	a million thank yous for the quick help it worked out great. __________________ Texan and Proud Of It!!!!

07-24-2007, 07:31 PM	#13
sataco Member Joined: Jul 2007, #1986 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 53 06 SR5 PRERUNNER, ARMOR LID, UWS SIDE STEPS, TAILGATE POP-A-LOCK, AVS BUGFLECTOR 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6	after about ten minutes of cleaning and numerous paper towels i discovered that there is a drain plug under the oil filter housing to empty any oil from the old filter!! i felt like an idiot, good thing no one was around. __________________ Texan and Proud Of It!!!!

08-21-2007, 08:49 PM	#15
mugu07taco Junior Member Joined: Feb 2007, #912 Posts: 23	what is this drain plug under the filter everyone speaks of??? Just did my first oil change today and made a mess with the filter. Pics would be nice, I have an 07'. Thanks, Dave

08-21-2007, 09:00 PM	#16
Banshee The one you are not! Joined: Sep 2006, #7 Location: Seattle'ish, WA Age: 31 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,036 2003 White Xtracab TRD Auto 2003 Xtra Cab Automatic 5VZ-FE Scangauge II Bilstein 5100's OME 880's Deckplate Mod.	Have the V6? If so remove the engine cover (2 10mm nuts) and reach under where the oil filter screws on and feel for a little rubber cap. Remove that and put a little cup underneath to catch the oil. Or wait about 24 hours and all the oil will drain out of the filter. __________________ The 2 Rigs. 2008 FJC with Minor mods, ARB Bullbar with Warn M8000, cobra 75 WXST, Firestik 4', Bandi mount, ARB CKMA12, custom made rear cargo box. 2003 Tacoma. Xtracab, Auto, TRD, Bilstein 5100's, OME 880's Scangauge II, Deckplate mod. http://www.treadlightly.org/

08-22-2007, 02:16 PM	#17
sataco Member Joined: Jul 2007, #1986 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 53 06 SR5 PRERUNNER, ARMOR LID, UWS SIDE STEPS, TAILGATE POP-A-LOCK, AVS BUGFLECTOR 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6	if it's like mine it will be under the filter housing like this i have the V6 jus pull off the black cap and drain the oil from the splash guard. __________________ Texan and Proud Of It!!!!

08-29-2007, 09:07 PM	#19
boxcar Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2571 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1 '01 SR5 4x4 TRD Silver v6 auto 2001 Double Cab Automatic V6 tinted windows,bed cover,& vent shades	plug Are these plugs common on '01 V6s?

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humanoid Mom says I'm special! Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,355 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 Automatic	No plugs on the 1st gen Tacos. __________________