DIY Oil & Filter Change on 2017 2018 2019 Toyota Tacoma 3 5 liter V6

I dont trust our dealer, this way we know its done and done right....

 

Hawaii, it was that or slippers....

 

I miss Koa Pancake House and Blazin Steaks now with all of these "Hava'ii" references. East range, not so much.

Okay, so it looks like you guys just enjoy doing your own oil changes. I do not have to service my vehicle at the Toyota dealer I purchased the truck from. If I'm remembering correctly it just needs to have it's service done at a Toyota dealer in general. I'll take advantage of the free oil changes and let you know if it blows up in the meantime.

Mahalo and Aloha

 

anyone know why our icon on the forum listing is so small? I have always wondered that....

 

The rule of thumb is the lowest paid employee is doing the oil change. That is why you should always change your own oil. It also gives you the opportunity to give everything under your taco a once over, grease what needs greasin' and note any changes that you may see. Nipping potential problems when they first arrive is the best practice to keep your Taco fresh.

Great video, if you've not married her you need to soon. Women like her are extremely rare.

 

Literally did my oil change this morning for the first time cause all my free dealer ones ran out hahaha. Weird filter system but it wasn't too bad, I need a new oil drain pan though. Mines not the best at the transfer of old oil into containers for recycling

 

Very well done.

 

This is the procedure for 2016s as well.

 

we can just go dump it at the local parts place.....

 

throw in to get the aluminum filter housing too. she did great and cute to boot! good job you guys

 

Forgot about this. The housing.

 

is the housing worth it?

 

what lasts longer? plastic or metal. heat loves plastic! my opinion and im sticking to it. also,30k-40k truck-30 dollar aluminum housing. hmmmm

 

until someone breaks the PLASTIC TABS to get it off.

 

Spend the 200 bucks and get the Baxter spin-on adapter. Everything is so much easier with it. Just did 4th oil change needed 15 minutes to do it.

 

10,000 miles to me seems awfully long. I'm changing mine every 5,000

 

We bought a new rear bumper, going to try to do a install video this weekend, but not sure how it will come out as both of us have never taken the back of the truck apart yet....

 

Cool she changes her own oil. She's a keeper!

 

also, book says 6.2qts.......i would put in 6 then start motor for 20 seconds, check and top off as necessary......it looks like she only added 5+ qts....

 

Yeah I think when I added 6.2 it came it a little over the top line. Cracked my fumoto valve open and got it between the lines without the mess.