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Oil change fun!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by First Taco, Jul 6, 2017.

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  1. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:40 PM
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    Who ever set up the engine on the 3rd Gen V-6 had little care about oil changes.
    The skid plate is right in the way.
    After you remove it an it's bolts up under the front spoiler.
    You need the hokie $35.00 filter wrench from
    Toyota. Last but not least you remove the filter plug first only to have to stick in the
    handy drain that there is no way to do it with out getting oil all over.
    Complete Idiot set up. Thanks Toyota!
     
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  2. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:43 PM
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    Just another reason why I love my 4 banger and the simple toyota filter underneath along with my lovely Fumoto Valve. It's nice not having to use any tools to do a oil change!

    [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  3. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:43 PM
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    Welcome to 2004. :notsure:
     
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  4. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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  5. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:45 PM
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    Dammit... Beat me to it
     
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  6. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:46 PM
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    Or just buy the Pro skid plate which has a removable door?
     
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  7. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:47 PM
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    Pro skid plate + Fumoto Valve = WIN
     
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  8. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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    Still need a spin on. I don't think the 3.5 is better than the 4.0.
    Mileage is better from the 6 speed vs 5. Engine is weak down low as well.
    Forget the 4 and I still need a v8 (GMC) for the boat.
     
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  9. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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  10. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    I bet that's fun I ather take the plate off you need room. With this hokie set up. Pan drain is no issue but filter drain is.
     
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  11. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:51 PM
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    And I think I paid $15 for the tool from Amazon

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  12. Jul 6, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    HAHA now that's funny stuff oil all over.
    Shows the bad Toyota design
     
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    You don't need the plate off to have room. You just open the door, get a toyota filter cap and wrench it out.
     
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    Or just take it to the dealership. I have the 2.7 and it works for me. No oil on anything. :)
     
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    every oil change on any car is always messy for me. i never wear long sleeves because I know what happens. lol

     
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    Yeah I've yet to figure out how not to make a mess. Seriously considering the Fumoto valve.
     
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    I have free oil changes for the life of my new Tacoma through the Toyota Dealer where I bought it. :woot:
     
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    NO you have to spin the plug out first and stab the little gismo in to drain it.
    Otherwise you really will have oil all over. They should have used a spin on. They really dropped the ball on this engine. With that plate on there is no way with out oil down your arm
     
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    Guess your only option is to sell your truck :notsure:
     
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