Oil and Filter Change, easy peasy.

[ultane]

It's been years since I've changed oil in a car, but is this the normal size now for oil filters. Just received my Toyota oil filters from Japan and surprised to see how small they are now or did I get the wrong oil filter.

 

[EOD Guy]

It's been years since I've changed oil in a car, but is this the normal size now for oil filters. Just received my Toyota oil filters from Japan and surprised to see how small they are now or did I get the wrong oil filter.

That's the size

 

[t3lcfe]

I use this to avoid the mess:

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I bought it a while ago to allow oil change from the top only for my BMW and Mercedes roadster. You insert a plastic hose through the dipstick tube to the bottom, pump it a few times to create vacuum and voila, most of the oil gets extracted painlessly and without mess. It has gradations for every quart and a handy spout to put it into the recycling drum at the parts store or back into the containers just vacated by the new oil.

In my LC it extracted 5.5qts of used oil leaving only about .5 behind then I removed the oil plug and let the last half quart drain without drama into a shallow open oil pan before moving on to the oil filter to finish the job.

Highly recommend it.

Similar to that method, I use the 12v oil extractor pump ( $25 Amazon) to suck all the oil out. For my Gwagon, I take out all 9.5 quarts which exactly the same amount fill required. Also, get the dirty oil out directly to plastic measure spout (6 quart capacity), so I know exactly the amount of extracted oil. This method is super clean and zero oil spill
I will use this same method for my LC.

 

[Area 51]

I have Fumotos on all my vehicles, top rate in all aways.
I will compare both the Fumuto and stainless rotary unit once they are both here.
I fyou can only pick one get the Fumoto and feel good about it your in good company.
Change your oil often.

 

[Nuke]

Sadly, neither a Fumoto or suction device will change the oil filter. However, at my advanced age might help eliminate some of the messes I make.

 

[TAP34]

I just changed the oil on LC250 at home. Second time really not that bad at all.

 

[Nuke]

I just changed the oil on LC250 at home. Second time really not that bad at all.

Good to hear, as I definitely plan on doing the same. In my early 80's, and have always changed it myself. Saves future grief. Did you use ramps or a floor jack, or can it be changed by squeezing oneself under the LC as I used to do with a 2005 4Runner?

 

[TAP34]

Good to hear, as I definitely plan on doing the same. In my early 80's, and have always changed it myself. Saves future grief. Did you use ramps or a floor jack, or can it be changed by squeezing oneself under the LC as I used to do with a 2005 4Runner?

That’s a good question and I ve done it both ways; this time on ramps and it makes the clearance much better; took healthy amount of 6 qts with it being drained on ramps.

 

[Nuke]

That’s a good question and I ve done it both ways; this time on ramps and it makes the clearance much better; took healthy amount of 6 qts with it being drained on ramps.

Is the drain plug to the rear of the pan? If so, then I am thinking ramps would be a good thing, as a more complete drain. I have some, aluminum, and hope they will handle an LC.

 

[Stalactically Gupid]

I have a 25-year old Mityvac that I last used around 2015 on my VW TDI Diesels. It made dipstick tube oil changes a breeze over the years. I might pull it out and give it a twirl on the 58. If it doesn't work well, I will just go with another Fumoto. I have to think about this stuff, now that I'm done with my free dealer oil changes.

 

[Alpha Puppy]

Is the drain plug to the rear of the pan? If so, then I am thinking ramps would be a good thing, as a more complete drain. I have some, aluminum, and hope they will handle an LC.

No, it's on the passenger side of the pan. I suppose you could try ramps only in the driver side. But probably would make more of a mess when removing the oil filter.

 

[TAP34]

Is the drain plug to the rear of the pan? If so, then I am thinking ramps would be a good thing, as a more complete drain. I have some, aluminum, and hope they will handle an LC.

When you look under you will see a smaller plastic cover with 3 bolts; that will give you access to drain plug and it is at back right before the front cross member

 

[Nuke]

When you look under you will see a smaller plastic cover with 3 bolts; that will give you access to drain plug and it is at back right before the front cross member

If one has skid plates, probably not an access plate, but seems I read the skid plate has a couple of slotted bolt holes to facilitate removal/replacement.

 

[ultane]

Good to hear, as I definitely plan on doing the same. In my early 80's, and have always changed it myself. Saves future grief. Did you use ramps or a floor jack, or can it be changed by squeezing oneself under the LC as I used to do with a 2005 4Runner?

Ramps.. X

Fumoto valve X X