Oil and Filter Change, easy peasy.

[DenisLM]

Which one did you get?

Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[DenisLM]

Mine was right at the high mark, if not a little above from factory.

Didn’t check close when I got it, but I bet it was a touch high. Post first oil change, I “think” I am reading a bit high on the stick. Probably due to trying to gauge that exact 0.9 quarts when I poured in the 6th bottle.

The oil is so clear after changing that I am having a helluva time figuring out what my oil level actually is on the stick. Very difficult to read the level for me…tried pulling straight up and tilting to read in sunlight, etc. Tried cold, hot, medium engine temp…no matter what I try, the stick is really tough to read where the level is. Just trusting I measured good enough when gauging 5.9 quarts.

Maybe because I checked it on the driveway that have a bit of slope
But for me was a good extra 1/8-1/4.

No Idea how I gonna get that 0.9 right.
Probably just get a 5 qt and 3/4 in, start the car and guide by the dipstick

 

[Syed117]

Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Thanks. That's the one I was looking at but wasn't sure

 

[Vision83]

Didn’t check close when I got it, but I bet it was a touch high. Post first oil change, I “think” I am reading a bit high on the stick. Probably due to trying to gauge that exact 0.9 quarts when I poured in the 6th bottle.

The oil is so clear after changing that I am having a helluva time figuring out what my oil level actually is on the stick. Very difficult to read the level for me…tried pulling straight up and tilting to read in sunlight, etc. Tried cold, hot, medium engine temp…no matter what I try, the stick is really tough to read where the level is. Just trusting I measured good enough when gauging 5.9 quarts.

Here is a trick to get a better reading when the oil is new and clear. I had the same issue.

 

[McCloud_Rainbow]

Here is a trick to get a better reading when the oil is new and clear. I had the same issue.

Thanks for the tip! Just made a grocery run and tried it when I got back. Finally was able to confirm my oil level is spot on.

 

[DenisLM]

Thanks. That's the one I was looking at but wasn't sure

Don’t get this one
Is too small…

EDIT: wrench is ok, filter is wrong

 

[CruiserConundrum]

Don’t get this one
Is too small…

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Looks like you may not have the right filter? YZZD1 vs YZZN1. I hope it’s a bigger filter or I’m about to have the same problem.

 

[DenisLM]

Looks like you may not have the right filter? YZZD1 vs YZZN1. I hope it’s a bigger filter or I’m about to have the same problem.

Thanks for saving me more trouble
I’ll return te filter and hold on the wrench

 

[RUN-8]

Don’t get this one
Is too small…

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Well crap. I gave bad advice.

I guess Toyota has changed the diameter of their filters.

 

[EOD Guy]

Don’t get this one
Is too small…

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Right Wrench, wrong Filter. I just changed mine and it fits like a glove!

(edit) FYI The kit with the Blue/clear funnel...... the funnel is tha Bomb!

 

[ultane]

Right Wrench, wrong Filter. I just changed mine and it fits like a glove!

(edit) FYI The kit with eth Blue/clear funnel...... the funnel is tha Bomb!

Which kit, which funnel?

 

[DenisLM]

Right Wrench, wrong Filter. I just changed mine and it fits like a glove!

(edit) FYI The kit with eth Blue/clear funnel...... the funnel is tha Bomb!

Right filter it works as expected

And the funnel:

Not the blue one, but is the same really
Bolts in the engine, not a single drop off.

 

[DenisLM]

Next time should be even easier:

 

[EOD Guy]

Next time should be even easier:

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I don't see the safety clip......... It's a very good idea to keep the safety clip installed (don't ask how I know this)

 

[DenisLM]

I don't see the safety clip......... It's a very good idea to keep the safety clip installed (don't ask how I know this)

Yes, I installed it after I got the last few drops out.

it open on it's own ?

 

[EOD Guy]

Yes, I installed it after I got the last few drops out.

it open on it's own ?

Hit a dirt bank and it partially opened (F250 no skid plates), we were stopping anyway, so a big mess but no damage.

 

[DenisLM]

Hit a dirt bank and it partially opened (F250 no skid plates), we were stopping anyway, so a big mess but no damage.

Yikes.
Even if I didn't have the skid plate, the way the valve is installed, would need to be in reverse to something maybe get hooked and pull it out.

 

[EOD Guy]

Yikes.
Even if I didn't have the skid plate, the way the valve is installed, would need to be in reverse to something maybe get hooked and pull it out.

On my Taco, I put about 10" of tubing on the valve and just leave it there. I put one of the vinyl caps on the end of the tube. Never had a issue with it.

 

[ultane]

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Right filter it works as expected

And the funnel:

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Not the blue one, but is the same really
Bolts in the engine, not a single drop off.

Where did you get the funnel?

 

[DenisLM]

Where did you get the funnel?

Amazon.com