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Hack for changing oil

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

  1. May 1, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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    Hook78

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    You just have to pour another 8 bottles’ worth and you should have the correct Sobe level. It’s math.
     
  2. May 1, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    Hack Tip: instead of cutting off the bottom of the bottle in a straight line... cut at an angle so that you've got a bigger area to aim for when pouring oil.
     
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  3. May 1, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    This is rad i will have to try it.
     
  4. May 1, 2019 at 4:57 PM
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  5. May 1, 2019 at 5:04 PM
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    I like the sobe hack!
    I use a funnel that has screw caps on both ends. I like em cuz they keep all the bullshit from my shop or garage out of funnel between uses.
     
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  6. May 1, 2019 at 5:12 PM
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    What I do is just vinyl wrap the whole engine bay and then leave a hole where the fill port is. Expensive but it works great.
     
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  7. May 1, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    Birds of a feather.... :cheers:

    [​IMG]
     
  8. May 1, 2019 at 5:43 PM
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    A wise man once said that if you use the word hack you are a hack.

    Oooooooo got em :infantry:
     
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  9. May 1, 2019 at 5:45 PM
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    That container will probably deteriorate then crack later on.
     
  10. May 1, 2019 at 6:31 PM
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    Anyone try any other drinks bottles? Not a sobe fan. John Deere 4045 uses Costco water bottles perfectly.
     
  11. May 1, 2019 at 7:11 PM
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    teamhypoxia

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    /thread
     
  12. May 1, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    I could get behind this if maybe you were out in the desert and had to add a quart.

    But if you're at home, how do you not have 5 or 6 funnels just waiting to perform their designed function?
     
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  13. May 1, 2019 at 7:18 PM
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    Funnel wont hold a gallon jug by itself. Half of a milk jug will.
     
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    # = POUND

    As in,
    I’m gunna take my girl to # town!
     
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  15. May 1, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    sounds like Kevin from the Office bought a Tacoma ! Awesome!
     
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  17. May 1, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    Have we gone too far?! Or not gone too far enough?!
     
  18. May 1, 2019 at 8:44 PM
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    How much ends up in the "pan" and how much ends up in the driveway.... Maybe daisy chain 4 of these together??? :rofl:
     
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  19. May 1, 2019 at 9:23 PM
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    This is exactly what I use for my motorcycles. Works great!
     
  20. May 2, 2019 at 5:57 AM
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    Intake, exhaust, lift. Typical stuff.

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