Oil and Filter Change, easy peasy.

[Syed117]

I plan to follow oil change intervals every 5,000 miles instead of the recommended 10,000 miles. Is it possible to change the reminder setting to anything other than 10,000 miles when resetting? I hate window sticker reminders as they’re outdated.

I don't think so. When I reset mine is just went to 9999. Didn't notice any other options.

Seems like we might just have to keep it in mind as I plan on changing every 5000 as well. I changed at 1000 so will change at 6000.

 

[LandCruiserJ]

Just adding to this thread since everyone was so helpful. I haven't changed the oil on a car in over 20 years. So was a little nervous, but generally I think I'm ok with this kind of stuff.

LC trim with the metal small front skid plate and the plastic behind it.

Front metal section is held by 6 x 12mm bolts. 4 straight up and 2 at angles.

I definitely recommend deep sockets as standard-length ones will not be able to get the bolts further in.
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Plastic second plate is held up by 2x12mm bolts. There was a surprising amount of rocks and dirt on the inside of this plate.

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For the LC trim you have just 8x12mm bolts to remove

The oil filter is under the front plate. Horizontal. Facing forward.

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No issue draining. Spilled a few drops.

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Fumoto F133N installed
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Was ready with the big wrench, but the oil filter was not on too tightly. The oil filter wrench recommended in this thread is perfect. Came off easily

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Easy

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Funnel makes life easier. EWK for Toyota

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Too many of these guys this year.

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Used both ramps to put the plates back on.

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Thanks everyone who posted with help!

Getting the full skid plates next week. Hopefully not too difficult to get those on.

Great pictures and thank you for sharing—wish I took the time to do the same with my first oil change. What ramps are those? Might have to invest in a pair for the LC. Thx.

 

[Syed117]

Great pictures and thank you for sharing—wish I took the time to do the same with my first oil change. What ramps are those? Might have to invest in a pair for the LC. Thx.

Rhino Ramp Max

Probably overkill, but they seem solid. For some reason Amazon wouldn't deliver to me in NY, but no issue from Autozone.

 

[Helicon]

Not BS. Not interchangeable. See below:

Extremely wise advice...especially for those who might be thinking about "saving" money, and as an end result, completely destroying their engine or significantly reducing their engine's life.

Simply not worth the risk(s), as the mechanic demonstrates and definitively talks about throughout the video.

Thanks for sharing. You may have saved someone who comes across this Forum Post a lot of money and trouble...

 

[erhall55]

They went back to the metal canisters on this one. It's right in front with nothing around it and it even has a drain spout so it's not messy. The oil looked great. A little darker than new but you could see through it still as it was draining.
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Where exactly on the engine is this filter located? Is it accessed from underneath or from the top?

 

[EOD Guy]

Where exactly on the engine is this filter located? Is it accessed from underneath or from the top?

Remove the front skid plate and you can miss it..........