Oil Change "How To" 3.4 (5VZ).....

chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 09:44 AM

Also see: 4.0L 1GR 2nd Gen oil change

First, You want to make sure you have all your things ready to do the oil change:
Needle nose Pliers
3/8" ratchet wrench
4" extension (3/8")
14mm socket (3/8")
Filter wrench
5.5 quarts oil
Oil Filter
Oil Catch Pan
Lots of rags

You want to park your truck on a level surface, with the front wheels turned all the way to the left.
Locate the Oil drain plug, and useing a 14mm socket, and extension, remove the plug, and drain the oil.

While the oil is draining, Look into the driver side wheel well. Useing the Needle Nose pliers, remove the push pins holding the wheel well liner on.

You will then see the oil filter.

Place a bunch of rags under the filter, on top of the skid plates, so as to absorb any oil that spills from the filter when its removed.
Remove the old oil filter, and clean the filter mount of any dirt around it.

On the new filter, Lubricate the filter gasket.

Then install the new filter.

Check the oil pan to make sure the gasket is not stuck to it.

Clean the Oil pan around the drain plug, install the new gasket, and drain plug. Tighten the drain plug to 29 ft-lbs.

Fill the engine with 5.5 Quarts of your favorite oil.

Start the engine, and let it run for a few mins., then shut it off. Check for leaks around the drain plug, and filter, then check the oil level.

All done!

Take the used oil to a local oil recycling drop off in your area. Most Auto parts stores will take your used oil for free.

cmack48 · 08-13-2009, 10:36 AM

Nice write up. Thanks again for the help. And I'm only getting a lift right now if it's free.

chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cmack48

Nice write up. Thanks again for the help. And I'm only getting a lift right now if it's free.

Anytime, Buddy. I'll see what I can do about/aboot the lift.

TheMaster · 08-13-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Take the used oil to a local oil recycling drop off in your area.

Isn't it easier to pour it down the storm drain

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chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

Isn't it easier to pour it down the storm drain

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Yes it is! However, My storm drain was full from the rain, so I had to improvise.

cmack48 · 08-13-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Anytime, Buddy. I'll see what I can do about/aboot the lift.

Thanks! My cousin said he will have some leaf springs that if I want I can have. He has a 2005 Ford Ranger. Not sure if it's anything worth while for my Taco but I just thought I'd let you know.

chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cmack48

Thanks! My cousin said he will have some leaf springs that if I want I can have. He has a 2005 Ford Ranger. Not sure if it's anything worth while for my Taco but I just thought I'd let you know.

They wont work.

Colton · 08-13-2009, 11:48 AM

Nice write up Chris.

cmack48 · 08-13-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

They wont work.

Ah ok. He wasn't sure if they would either.

chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Colton

Nice write up Chris.

ImpulseRed008 · 08-13-2009, 11:53 AM

I thought you were only going to supervise this operation... I see you doing all the work in the pics

chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ImpulseRed008

I thought you were only going to supervise this operation... I see you doing all the work in the pics

Yeah....well....Conner DID change the air filter.

cmack48 · 08-13-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Yeah....well....Conner DID change the air filter.

That was hard work man!

chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cmack48

That was hard work man!

And you did good.

cmack48 · 08-13-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

And you did good.

And I made sure you weren't going to blow us up.

chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cmack48

And I made sure you weren't going to blow us up.

Tats only a concern if Im working on an "Experiment"....Im pretty good around these truck...vehicle...thingys... And I usually find the right drain plug after 2 or 3 attempts.

cmack48 · 08-13-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Tats only a concern if Im working on an "Experiment"....Im pretty good around these truck...vehicle...thingys... And I usually find the right drain plug after 2 or 3 attempts.

Well I'll keep that in mind about the "Experiments".

cmack48 · 08-23-2009, 08:30 PM

Just a commercial I thought I'd post here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj5ms9PJDNY

slickyd · 11-05-2009, 07:19 PM

Never knew that about the fender weld to get to the oil filter. I have been reaching up from the bottom. This looks much easier.

tacotopher · 11-06-2009, 11:58 AM

Great write up! I have been wondering how the crap im gonna get to the filter without makin a total mess.

08-13-2009, 10:36 AM	#2
cmack48 I am a bum. Name: Connor Joined: Jun 2009, #18119 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 6,866 99 SR5 TRD Off-Road 4x4 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Uniden CB Radio with custom folding Firestick antennae mount and PA, Viper Alarm with engine kill, Outdoor speakers mounted under the bed, Integrated iPod controls with Panasonic Stereo with Infinity Component Speakers and Rockford Fosgate Sub, KC Daylighters Off-Road Lights, LineX Bed Liner, Military Ammo Can mounted under the bed for storage, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror with compass temperature gauge and UV sensor, Hood Protector, Husky Liners, Gray Wire Mod, Painted Grile, Tinted Tails, Debadged.	Nice write up. Thanks again for the help. And I'm only getting a lift right now if it's free. __________________

08-13-2009, 11:48 AM	#8
Colton You feelin' lucky, punk? Name: Colton Joined: May 2009, #17626 Location: Smithfield, VA Gender: Male Posts: 7,729 Future 2010 DC MGM 4x4 Automatic	Nice write up Chris. __________________ "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

08-23-2009, 08:30 PM	#18
cmack48 I am a bum. Name: Connor Joined: Jun 2009, #18119 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 6,866 99 SR5 TRD Off-Road 4x4 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Uniden CB Radio with custom folding Firestick antennae mount and PA, Viper Alarm with engine kill, Outdoor speakers mounted under the bed, Integrated iPod controls with Panasonic Stereo with Infinity Component Speakers and Rockford Fosgate Sub, KC Daylighters Off-Road Lights, LineX Bed Liner, Military Ammo Can mounted under the bed for storage, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror with compass temperature gauge and UV sensor, Hood Protector, Husky Liners, Gray Wire Mod, Painted Grile, Tinted Tails, Debadged.	Just a commercial I thought I'd post here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj5ms9PJDNY __________________

11-05-2009, 07:19 PM	#19
slickyd Senior Member Name: David Joined: Jun 2009, #18130 Location: Alex City, AL Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 134 03 PreRunner SR5 2003 Double Cab Automatic 4.3L V6	Never knew that about the fender weld to get to the oil filter. I have been reaching up from the bottom. This looks much easier. __________________

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11-06-2009, 11:58 AM	#20
tacotopher Member Name: Chris Joined: Sep 2009, #22141 Location: Memphis Gender: Male Posts: 59 04 TRD SR5 LTD 2004 Double Cab Automatic 5vzfe Grey wire mod	Great write up! I have been wondering how the crap im gonna get to the filter without makin a total mess.

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