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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Taco201, Aug 4, 2017.

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  1. Aug 5, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    Thanks for the suggestion. I'll put a link in the original post with a namedrop
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    Hahaha. I've been using a plastic water bottle for that too. I'll share a better alternative when I find one.
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2017 at 8:28 PM
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    I know right, I mean dude, we live in a first world, that's stating the obvious
     
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  4. Aug 5, 2017 at 8:37 PM
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    So how does using an air powered grease gun save me money on maintenance? Inquiring minds etc.
     
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  5. Aug 5, 2017 at 8:53 PM
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    Here is mini hose clamp on my EZ Valve. the valve opens by pulling the lever outward and then you slide it to the side. The hose clamp keeps the lever from pulling out. Picture below is Fumoto on wife's Lexus; same principle. Clamps are 14-16mm.

    EZValve2.jpg

    Fumoto.jpg
     
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  6. Aug 5, 2017 at 11:16 PM
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    You save money on maint. by staying away from dealerships.
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2017 at 3:03 AM
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    Same as everybody else...
    I've had a fumoto valve on my truck for awhile and I love it. My only gripe is that it takes a lot longer for the oil to drain but that gives me time to check stuff under the truck.
     
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  8. Aug 6, 2017 at 4:04 AM
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    Yep...I use that time to change the oil filter and grease the u-joint zerks, add windshield fluid...done in 20 minutes.
     
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  9. Aug 6, 2017 at 4:16 AM
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  10. Aug 6, 2017 at 11:24 AM
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    Thanks for the tips and tricks! Bump it!
     
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  11. Aug 6, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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    I second the filter wrench and fumoto valve. Both has spared me saying a lot of bad words over the years
     
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  12. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:39 PM
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    I use some 1/4" ID hose. About 3.5' long. I attach it to the nipple under the filter housing, and snake it down to the oil drain pan. I have a little OCD though. I'll heat up the system and let it drain for hours.

    And I bought the case of ten filters from some dealer out of FL. Worked out to about $4.59 per filter & came with 10 of the blue fiber washers.
     
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  13. Aug 8, 2017 at 6:04 AM
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    If you want to save $$$ on oil changes don't buy OEM. Buy high quality oil and filters so you can drastically reduce the amount of oil changes you need to do.
     
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  14. Aug 8, 2017 at 6:29 AM
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    Or buy filters from a dealer somewhere in florida:burp:
     
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    OEM is a high quality filter. Probably better than most on the shelf at your local auto parts store.
     
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    Toyota oem filters are made by denso in thialand for what its worth.
     
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  18. Aug 9, 2017 at 10:16 PM
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  19. Aug 10, 2017 at 5:53 AM
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    Maybe it is, but without running multiple oil analyses on it at different intervals I wouldn't run it for 20k miles. I'd pick a filter designed for 20k.
     
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  20. Aug 10, 2017 at 11:30 PM
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    Like Lester Lugnut said, you save money by doing the work yourself and staying away from dealerships and/or your local mechanic's shop

    And +1 about using OEM oil filters. I read a thread a few years ago (pretty sure it's the one TacoGlenn shared) about how much better the OEM filters really are compared to the aftermarket ones. I've been using OEM ever since. I've actually never had an aftermarket one installed in my taco before. OEM oil filters all the way.
     
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