Oil and Filter Change, easy peasy.

[eurospek]

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.

Thank you for posting this! I was wondering if anyone used this method. I’ll be using a Schwaben 6.5 Liter Extractor that’s left behind my Audi A6 TDI ownership days of the last 5 years. I wish the LC250 had an engine top mounted oil filter like my previous car as the oil change literally took all of ten minutes lol.

Lots of good info in this thread, I’m at 18xx miles, all highway commuting at the speed limit and would like to change my oil before 2k miles. I just need to decide on oil brand (something readily available unlike Amsoil that I used in my WRX days and a pain to buy). Lastly, need to stock up on OEM filters and pick up a good wrench filter as well.

 

[CorpSkiBum]

Thank you for posting this! I was wondering if anyone used this method. I’ll be using a Schwaben 6.5 Liter Extractor that’s left behind my Audi A6 TDI ownership days of the last 5 years. I wish the LC250 had an engine top mounted oil filter like my previous car as the oil change literally took all of ten minutes lol.

Lots of good info in this thread, I’m at 18xx miles, all highway commuting at the speed limit and would like to change my oil before 2k miles. I just need to decide on oil brand (something readily available unlike Amsoil that I used in my WRX days and a pain to buy). Lastly, need to stock up on OEM filters and pick up a good wrench filter as well.

I would pick whatever flavor of Mobil 1 oil you like from Walmart. They have the best possible pricing. I'm using Mobil 1 ESP 0W-20.

OEM oil filters and drain plug gaskets are cheap and can be ordered online at Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories: Official Online Store | Autoparts.toyota.com. Find the closest dealer that offers free shipping.

Oil Filter - 90915-YZZN1
Drain Plug Gasket - 90430-12031
Drain Plug - 90341-12012

Oil filter wrench: Motivx Tools 64.3mm 14-flute oil filter wrench

 

[EOD Guy]

Thank you for posting this! I was wondering if anyone used this method. I’ll be using a Schwaben 6.5 Liter Extractor that’s left behind my Audi A6 TDI ownership days of the last 5 years. I wish the LC250 had an engine top mounted oil filter like my previous car as the oil change literally took all of ten minutes lol.

Lots of good info in this thread, I’m at 18xx miles, all highway commuting at the speed limit and would like to change my oil before 2k miles. I just need to decide on oil brand (something readily available unlike Amsoil that I used in my WRX days and a pain to buy). Lastly, need to stock up on OEM filters and pick up a good wrench filter as well.

If your dealer is close by, check with them........... I was buying online for OEM oil/filters, but checking with the Stealer, it was just as cheap buying from them.

 

[eurospek]

You guys are replacing the drain plug with every oil change? I know the drain plug gasket for sure.

 

[CorpSkiBum]

You guys are replacing the drain plug with every oil change? I know the drain plug gasket for sure.

No need to change it. I just ordered a few to have them on hand in case I ever need one.

 

[EOD Guy]

You guys are replacing the drain plug with every oil change? I know the drain plug gasket for sure.

I've never stripped out a drain plug.......... after the free oil changes are finished, I will install the fumoto valve as it allows for a no mess oil change.

 

[Stalactically Gupid]

Thank you for posting this! I was wondering if anyone used this method. I’ll be using a Schwaben 6.5 Liter Extractor that’s left behind my Audi A6 TDI ownership days of the last 5 years. I wish the LC250 had an engine top mounted oil filter like my previous car as the oil change literally took all of ten minutes lol.

Lots of good info in this thread, I’m at 18xx miles, all highway commuting at the speed limit and would like to change my oil before 2k miles. I just need to decide on oil brand (something readily available unlike Amsoil that I used in my WRX days and a pain to buy). Lastly, need to stock up on OEM filters and pick up a good wrench filter as well.

 

[Stalactically Gupid]

I have used aMityvac for nearly 20 years in my VW TDIS. Definitely interested in trying it out on the LC, although I still need to get under AB’s remove the skid for the filter.