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Hack for changing oil

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 05WhiteTrd, Apr 30, 2019.

  1. Apr 30, 2019 at 4:49 PM
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    05WhiteTrd

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    11592CF4-D3F0-4C85-8F07-8C0ED857A03D.jpg Sobe bottle screws into the filler neck. Solid and you don’t have to hold it
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    stickyTaco

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    You can do the same with most motor oil bottles
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    Muddinfun

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    Quart Gatorade bottle works too.
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2019 at 6:57 PM
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    raggedphoto

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    Holy Shit Sobe is still around!?
     
  5. Apr 30, 2019 at 7:54 PM
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    05WhiteTrd

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    Harder to find now but yeah
     
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    The kind I use have really wide openings and could fit over the entire engine so I can’t do that
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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    landphil

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    I bought the $30 Snap-on threaded funnel years ago, and I don't regret it one bit. But I like your MacGyverness. :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2019 at 9:33 PM
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    On the topic of bottles.. a Propel 16.9oz bottle is just tall enough to wedge under the oil filter drain tube. Once you stick the tube into the mouth of the bottle, it'll stay put.
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2019 at 9:39 PM
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    will.i.was

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    You can purchase a funnel from the auto parts store that screws into the opening.

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  10. May 1, 2019 at 3:26 AM
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    JeffBoyardee

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    You could, but that doesn't include 20oz of Sobe.
     
  11. May 1, 2019 at 3:32 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Trim that bottom off nice and flush, shoot the bottle with plasti dip, put a TRD sticker on it and sell them in the market place.

    Build it and they will come. At least some of them.
     
  12. May 1, 2019 at 3:37 AM
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    Hey Clearwater Bill, I'm Largo/Seminole Jeff. :cool:
     
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  13. May 1, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove

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    What brand oil bottle works?
     
  14. May 1, 2019 at 5:14 AM
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    It has to be full synthetic 0w-50 or else the bottle will blow up.
     
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  15. May 1, 2019 at 7:14 AM
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    Larzzzz

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    A Mobil 1 bottle screws into the fill neck and wedges nicely under the oil filter drain nipple. With some trimming, it'll even hold the 5 quart bottle upside down to get every last drop.
     
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  16. May 1, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    scocar

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    I tried that but after spilling 10 quarts all over the engine and floor before I could get them screwed on, I went back to my old funnel.
     
  17. May 1, 2019 at 7:43 AM
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    Wait! What??? Lol
     
  18. May 1, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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    So if you use a different term, is it still a hackjob done by a hack??
     
  19. May 1, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    Sobe pina colada!
     
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  20. May 1, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    scocar hypotenoper

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    Like this?

     
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