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4.0L 1GR 2nd Gen Oil Change Guide

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by chris4x4, Jul 8, 2008.

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  1. Jul 13, 2015 at 3:33 PM
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    QChawks

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    Yup. I just cut a small plastic bottle in half and set under it.
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2015 at 5:24 PM
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    If its been off for a while, it can plug up with dirt, so its a good idea to run a wire down it if it plugs up.
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2015 at 5:59 PM
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    Yeah, I don't think I ever wash mine, and the dust out here is like baby powder, so anything with a cap, or other seal, I try to keep intact.
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2015 at 6:37 PM
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    another funnel - $4.37 wally world funnel - funnel threads are a perfect fit.

    the black/blue screw on cut-off valve has a wire mesh filter screen fits a mobile1 qt. bottle for a quick top off every few months for the oil burners.

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  5. Jul 28, 2015 at 6:37 PM
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    My filter wrench wouldn't work with my taco filter...and it was on TIGHT. I finally took a latex glove (keep a box for dirty jobs anyways) and snapped the glove over the top of the filter to give me a little better grip. Fairly easy to twist off by hand with the glove placed over the filter. I don't even bother with the wrench anymore. Just a tip, what works for me....

    Great post OP!
     
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  6. Aug 2, 2015 at 8:37 AM
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    I asked this in the 2nd gen forum -- I think it might be better if I ask here. I know Ive seen the values listed before

    How much engine oil between the full and low mark.

    how much oil fits into the oil filter.
     
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  7. Aug 2, 2015 at 10:06 AM
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    OP thanks for this write up

    I purchased everything off Amazon and eBay (pics below) and my process works great

    I'm not saying I'm the quickest but it usually takes me <25 minutes with the following tools

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    Also I get my oil and filters online

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    The bulk purchases work great for me since my wife has a 4th gen 4Runner that also has the 1GR-FE so I can get everything I need at once

    I've priced it out per oil change and I'm spending $47.38 which I feel like is a great deal considering I'm using Mobil 1 Synthetic and OE Toyota filters
     
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  8. Aug 2, 2015 at 2:51 PM
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    I like that recycle oil jug, but I just use an old 5 qt oil bottle.
     
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  9. Aug 5, 2015 at 4:54 PM
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    Seems like a waste of dough.

    I just use the new quart bottles I just emptied into the engine and take them to the local oil recycling place (Pepboys).
     
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  10. Aug 5, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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    Yup. Oil bottles work and you can just drop them off and not have to wait.
     
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    I've been running a tube down to the drain pan. I'll let it drain and dribble until I'm done with the oil change, then use a rag to wipe out the catch basin and disconnect. If I'm sloppy I might get a drop on the garage floor.

    I have been mulling over replacing the drain plug with the valve (fumoto). No more oil on my socket or hand when I remove the drain plug.
     
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  12. Aug 27, 2015 at 9:15 AM
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    HAHAHA....That's how I feel today...man I could have halved my time and mess!!!

    Great Thread!!
     
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  13. Sep 12, 2015 at 11:03 AM
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    There's a magnet drain plug available for our trucks, GoldPlug P/N AP03: http://goldplug.com/shop/ap03/ I bought one, shown with larger AP24 for the front diff. Both are stainless steel:

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    Changed the oil today and noticed the GoldPlug oil drain plug uses a 15mm socket instead of 14mm stock.
     
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    ^Yep. Expensive. You are paying for machined stainless steel and a pretty strong magnet (stronger than the OEM one on the rear diff).
     
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  15. Oct 12, 2015 at 6:42 PM
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    I use Amsoil synthetic with an Amsoil oil filter, I change it every August 1st, about 11000 miles
     
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    Was going to order the fumito valve but was a little worried about leakage/breaking so I ordered the Goldplug. It looks like it has a permanent washer and not a crush washer.
     
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    Have had a fumoto for 5 years, and never had a leak or any issue.
     
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    The GoldPlug comes with an aluminum washer, similar to OEM but without the felt lining. It is not meant to be reusable.
     
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  19. Oct 23, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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    So it's a regular washer from the hardware store?
     
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    what the drain plug washer? No, it's a crush washer that you get from the stealership.
     
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