After watching this video, I'm glad I have my 2013 Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab. Toyota should have never went away from having the oil filter on the top side of the engine. It's so convenient.
that's all i thought about this whole video. it's one thing to go green stupid on the corrolas, i can't believe they messed with their trucks. I will never ever buy a vehicle with this plastic idiocy.
@@truthmonster3290 I buy filters by the case. $3.99 for Toyota OEM. I've been dailying mine for 14 years. Runs like it did new. Always a douche gotta pop up. 🌮 4 life
@@triple6758 no one gives a F if you like wasting your time and having plastic in your engine. real men like old school metal filters and convenience, moron.
Owned Toyotas since the seventies. Told the wife this may be the last one. Just did the 1st oil change. Pain in the ass. Going to buy one more to see if the "engineers" make putting gas in the damn thing so inconvenient you just take it to the dealer to fill up.
This is the what i EXPECT when i pay for a service!!! Excellent job!! I love how much detail you go into and the pride you take in your work... My grandfather always told me "You dont have to be proud of your job but you damn sure need to be proud of your work". Again... GREAT JOB SIR!!
Sure! While I was changing oil, the high wind blew through under the car and the oil spilled to my face. Some how, it is easy to mess up the drive way.
Great video thanks! Well spoken, unlike other videos with people having their kids run around with annoying background noise or unnecessary music this was great!
I've performed all oil/filter changes on my '17 Taco since buying it new....it gets easier the more you do it. Between my lift and driving it up on one paver stone each tire, there's enough clearance to do it lying down on a big piece of cardboard comfortably. I'm 50+ and don't nessecarily like crawling around on the ground, but I have peace of mind it's done right and no stripped skidplate bolts, no oil spilled all over the engine block, things aren't over/under tightened, not over/under filled, etc.... I also save $20 to $30 while still using the best filter & oil. My engine in the TRD OR calls for 6.2 qt....I put in a case of 6 and it fills it perfectly near the full line. I've got it down to a half hour or so taking care not to spill a drop.
@@infomail8843 what I mean is that between my suspension lift and by driving up all four tires on a paving stone each and laying down a piece of cardboard to work on, I have plenty of room and protection from getting oil on the driveway
@@bigriver3278 OK got that thank you. I had hoped that it would be easier, or at least not more difficult, to just change oil at home. Progress, I guess...
Im 55 and still enjoy doing my own oil changes. I too use that piece of cardboard!. I just bout a 2019 TRD Pro and thankfully the owner before bought the aftermarket TRD skid plate with oil filter access. She doesn't even have 40K miles on her yet and was well taken care off.
Excellent video, my friends said this filter was different than the older Tacoma's, but I never thought it would be this different. Patience is a virtue.
You mentioned the genius who designed the fill tube. The person who designed your fill tool, definitely is a genius. Great video. Perfect explanation of a every important job
The most useful video I've found on Toyota maintenance. Most start with the plate removed or just say it's "near the front." The last toyota I had worked on was a 1985 Pickup, now I have a 2018 Tacoma and was sick of having to take it in for other people to do maintenance on it
I will never buy another new Toyota. I love my 2002 Tundra. I can work on it and do most repairs. My oil change takes me about 10 mins. Toyota used to be good. Thanks for showing what a pain in the ass this Taco is to do an oil change on.
It's not that hard as you may think. I got a 17 camry and I thought before I did it. It was ridiculous and hard. I still think it's ridiculous. But not hard anymore.
The 3rd generation Tacoma has a lot if issues And Toyota doesn’t give a shit about their costumers , instead of fixing the issues they kept blaming software 😂 I traded mine in as soon as I could
Thanks for this. You should also pour some new oil onto the new oil filter to ensure a wet start when turning the engine on. Pour new oil onto the filter after installing it into the oil filter housing.
no mess clean drain thingamajig the Oil "Nicely - goes in my sleeve😄" your charm during the most annoying mishap of all of us that change our own oil earned you a subscribe! I'm watching your videos from now on very good and thorough video good Sir!
I just had the toyota dealer do my 30K service on my tacoma, and I decided to do the oil change. The first two bolts to take off the pan were tightened so tight, I stripped the head of the bolts with ratchet and 6 sided sockets. So I had to take it in to the local shop so they could charge me 70 bucks for an oil change I already had all the parts for. I seldom go you dealerships because of several bad experiences, chalk up another one. I figured the 30k service would be my last chance at getting repairs free if something was wrong, so i am back to doing things myself. I do love your video's and your attention to detail, I just wish all service worked under the same principals :)
This guy is good!! At least now I know how to do it. I did not read all of the comments, but, after only owning Toyotas since 1993 (two, 250K miles on each, original clutch on each), if I had seen this before I bought my 2019 Tacoma (free oil changes just ran out), I would have checked into other models. Remove skid plate? Filter is not near drain plug? Insert plastic piece to drain some used oil? TWO o-rings? Special tool to remove filter housing? Maybe two tools?? Off topic I guess, but ... I last had a 2002 Tundra. This 2019 Taco has no armrests, a one-level console, phone charger is buried at bottom of inside of console, glove box contents spill out, lots of engine noise, several owner's manuals, the biggest of which is 700 pages, with diagrams that do not correspond to what I see on my dashboard, all kinds of safety warnings EVERY time I start up, A/C defaults to 'recycle air' every time I start up, cannot dim dashboard lights completely, smart cruise control slows down "out of an abundance of caution" when you get anywhere near the vehicle ahead, a warning when the temp gets below 37 degrees (!!)..... I was in need of a new pickup quickly, so I jumped on this. It is reliable, yes, but overall is not what I expected. Just venting.
Just FYI that oil filter wrench has notches in it to slide up for a better fit than where you had it. 3 grooves on one side and 1 on the other fit snugly down into the grooves of the wrench. Otherwise you could strip the filter housing.
Thanx, first time watching a oil change video. I wanted to see the oil filter change. You are a great teacher and if I ever, need to see another how too on vehicle maintenance, I hope you have made it. Thanx again and keep up with the great work you do.
5:03 you sound calm and soothing for a pissed off man with used oil under his sleeves and on the floor. 🤣 Thanks for sharing the video, and thanks to you my sleeves are pretty clean 👍
Just FYI you cant tell if oil needs changed by the color! Synthetic oils do a excellent job of keeping contaminants in suspension which is good! Love your videos
I guess a plus would be that it's easier to inspect the filter element. Being a bit obsessive, I ritualistically cut/hack open old filters just to have a squiz at what it caught.
I hate my 4Runner filter...wth... And that asinine plastic plug you jam up into the filter and the filter cup that is always just on the verge of stripping all the flutes....crackhead idea
I would have put the drain plug on the filter housing back on and prefilled some new oil in it... I have heard for decades how important that is on startup. In October, 2018, Toyota switched the filter system from the cartridge to the self-contained canister on the 2ZR-FXE, 1NM (as featured on the Lexus CT200h, Priuses and 4-cylinder hybrids by Toyota/Lexus). I really thought that was a great move and played a very minor part in my purchase. Let's just say it was a "yay!" moment.
You're a Great teacher with a wonderful sense of humor. My 1997 T100 SR5 has 300K+ miles with No "Skid Plates". What Genius came up with that idea? The T100 hasn't been to the dealer since I purchased it. I've never had a problem I couldn't fix myself and it still looks like new. WELL, not quite...windshield replaced about 10 yrs ago.
Thanks for the Great video , all I can say is , try doing this at home in your driveway on your back , like most people would do this . This is the game changer for me , I was going to get a new Tacoma ,but after seeing this ,I am going to keep my 2014 . I will get a new one when they get rid of this Stupid , Stupid idea .
Yeah Daddy. Great tutorial. I just got a new Takoma and it is a lot different to change the oil than the 2013 model I had. Your tutorial was great and got me squared away to do what I need to do. Thanks bud. Good job.
The dipstick is reading over full because the oil filter canister is still empty, as the engine hasn't been run yet. Once it runs for a bit the filter fills with oil and the level will drop. I like to pour some oil directly into the canister with the new filter, to minimize the void in the flow upon first startup. It's probably overkill, but it's easy enough to do since this particular filter isn't installed on a tilt.
The. Filter is still a part of the oil feed circuit and still takes time to fill the filter housing.Old school mech still partially fill oil housing with oil.The oil filter is designed so a good mech. can examine the filter for unusual engine component wear.
I love Scottie Kilmer but he is always yelling and even makes me nervous watching. This guy is very, very calm and collected. I like these videos and I own a older Corolla so it helps me.
Toyota charges 75.00 for an oil change where I live an now I see why. I have a 2020 Tacoma and will only take my truck to the dealer after seeing this. Thanks for the good information.. First oil change was free and the second will be coming up soon.
I have Toyota care with free oil changes for 2 years on my 2020 Tacoma. Difficult to mark the filter to see if it really gets replaced. Might have to put a small piece of paper on the skid plate and see if it is there after the oil change. Time is money to mechanics, so skipping this step might happen. My 2005 Tacoma had the oil filter on top of the engine and was easy to change.
I love my Toyotas, al I have ever owned have been phenomenal vehicles....but who is the genius that decided a filter change had to be a 15 step tutorial?
I use a plastic hose on the plug you push in the oil filter so its not messy , or as messy. The Toyota filter socket I use locks on those tabs on the outside not the center part like yours. Great video always enjoy !!
I used a 3/8 clear tube from my refrigeration parts and cut to size as needed to attach it to the filter drain plug. Worked like a charm. Not a single drop of oil. That filter casing however, is a nightmare. Broke my first filter case socket trying to torque it loose.
Good one, Eddie, on the tubing idea! I added a piece of 1/2" PEX tubing (PEX is the most common material used now for the water distribution systems in our houses so it is very easy to find). The OD of the PEX matches the OD of the filter drain so I joined the two with 6-8 wraps of black electrical tape. Worked great!!
I like your videos,you explain things in such a clear ,precise manner.I never knew about the factory kit way to do it before,probably because i never owned toyotas ,just hondas.But i found this oddly interesting .thank you.
I just skip using that plastic piece. And just unscrew the oil filter housing. You just get oil all over your hand anyway. Just have a dip pan ready when you remove the housing.
With my previous 2004 Toyota Camry V6, the oil filter (not canister) was located right at the front of the engine and I could remove it by hand with the hood up......no jacking or anything! But of course, Toyota has to change and complicate things. I think they did this so it would be harder for owners to do maintenance and would have to take it to a dealer so they could make more money for their dealers. You Bastards!
I can imagine going to a mechanic for an oil change and either being turned away because the shop does not have the right removal tool or the housing gets damaged in the process because the wrong tool was used, not to mention the probability of much higher cost involved for an oil change.
This is the best guy I’ve ever listen to about general Toyota maintenance., make sure to listen to Scotty Kilmer for his wealth of knowledge on many vehicles. Vehicles or horrible investments, so buy a Toyota that will last you a half million miles. Use your head, invest your money in the markets not in their cars.
Unscrew the housing a bit then put a plastic bread bag over the housing and remove the whole housing. The housing will go right into the bag. I loved who’s the genius.
Great video instructions!! a small correction: the positioning of the wrench to the filter house is incorrect. It need to be aligned with the gap on the wrench and the filter house.
When draining the oil filter put an empty soda pop bottle over the plastic throw-away drain piece before pushing it into the oil filter cap = no mess. And it's silly to let it keep dripping, just pull it back off and finish the job. And yes, you can get a better oil filter cap removal tool. The one you are using is designed for the 1.8 liter Corolla engine. That one is not deep enough for the teeth on the bottom of the wrench to engage with all the contact points on the larger oilf filter caps if the 2.5 liter and larger Toyota engines. Fortunately it worked for you but sometimes you really need the better one especially if the last person to do the oil change used an impact wrench (or his name was Bigfoot). Also, the instructions on Toyota's filter box says NOT to use a pick to remove the o-ring. Chances it will do any damage are slim to none but that's what they say.
I have used the supplied drain adapter that comes with Mobile 1 filter (Mobil 1 M1C-251A for Venza V6), to install the adapter, it is threaded instead of using force to plug it in. I am keeping it for a future oil change to use it with other filters.
You didn't put the removal tool all the way in and up. The 3 slots on the cup should fit and be push all the way up on the oil filter housing with the 3 slots
Awesome video, easy to follow and very informative! Subscribed! I had a ‘16 TRDPro off-road and upgraded to a 19’. The oil filter being located underneath is a kind of sketchy but easy to remove.
I sure hope you soon get a 4-cylinder 2.7 liter engine Toyota Tacoma Truck 3rd Generation. Many of us own the 2TR-FE engines. Thanks for your consideration.
David Kaplan I did a couple of major mistakes when I started servicing my car 3 years ago. I literally had all of my oil spill out, so just be careful you don’t double gasket your oil filter and torque the oil pan bolt well and proper. Luckily my engine survived my stupidity.
Thanks. Just changed my 2016 Taco for a 2020. Useful video. Can you check filter oil seal if you put back the skid plate before running the engine? Watch all your videos, appreciated.
Great invention? That supplied plastic one sucks. Aimsoil filters come with a screw on type which is actually much better. I kept it for it is reusable and use Toyota filters too. Don’t remove the adaptor while unscrewing the housing. Loosen housing enough to unscrew it by hand and leave the plastic drain adaptor in. It allows drainage while removing housing and makes it much cleaner. Surprised you did not get more spillage but give it a try. Curious how you know synthetic oil looks. If the synthetic and conventional have the same viscosity how can you tell by the way it flows out? Great video TM!
The reason it was so tight is because you forgot to remove the clip holding the oil filter in place it was not over tightened other than that great video
thanks for posting.. What a cumbersome system that Toyota adapted to substitute something as simple and common as a disposable oil filter. The filter element inside a fixed housing is old technology from the 50's. Wonder why they decided to adopt this weird system?
After watching this video, I'm glad I have my 2013 Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab. Toyota should have never went away from having the oil filter on the top side of the engine. It's so convenient.
BOSS lol... I agreed
that's all i thought about this whole video. it's one thing to go green stupid on the corrolas, i can't believe they messed with their trucks. I will never ever buy a vehicle with this plastic idiocy.
@JGD yes, I enjoy it a lot.
@@truthmonster3290 I buy filters by the case. $3.99 for Toyota OEM. I've been dailying mine for 14 years. Runs like it did new. Always a douche gotta pop up. 🌮 4 life
@@triple6758 no one gives a F if you like wasting your time and having plastic in your engine. real men like old school metal filters and convenience, moron.
Owned Toyotas since the seventies. Told the wife this may be the last one. Just did the 1st oil change. Pain in the ass. Going to buy one more to see if the "engineers" make putting gas in the damn thing so inconvenient you just take it to the dealer to fill up.
Thanks for sacrificing your sleeve for our benefit.
This is the what i EXPECT when i pay for a service!!! Excellent job!! I love how much detail you go into and the pride you take in your work... My grandfather always told me "You dont have to be proud of your job but you damn sure need to be proud of your work". Again... GREAT JOB SIR!!
A perfect example of what can happen when engineers are left to their own devices.
You did a very thorough oil change, great job explaining all the details..
The "oil down my sleeve" part was really funny.
"the oil went nicely in my sleeve" LOL
Sure! While I was changing oil, the high wind blew through under the car and the oil spilled to my face. Some how, it is easy to mess up the drive way.
Nice and neatly lol
Great video thanks! Well spoken, unlike other videos with people having their kids run around with annoying background noise or unnecessary music this was great!
Funny, I just came from there
What a design. They always have to make things harder for people to do there own work.
I've performed all oil/filter changes on my '17 Taco since buying it new....it gets easier the more you do it. Between my lift and driving it up on one paver stone each tire, there's enough clearance to do it lying down on a big piece of cardboard comfortably. I'm 50+ and don't nessecarily like crawling around on the ground, but I have peace of mind it's done right and no stripped skidplate bolts, no oil spilled all over the engine block, things aren't over/under tightened, not over/under filled, etc.... I also save $20 to $30 while still using the best filter & oil. My engine in the TRD OR calls for 6.2 qt....I put in a case of 6 and it fills it perfectly near the full line. I've got it down to a half hour or so taking care not to spill a drop.
I have been a DYI guy for 60 years. But if I need a lift, a paver stone for each tire, a big piece of cardboard....to change oil??
@@infomail8843 what I mean is that between my suspension lift and by driving up all four tires on a paving stone each and laying down a piece of cardboard to work on, I have plenty of room and protection from getting oil on the driveway
@@bigriver3278 OK got that thank you. I had hoped that it would be easier, or at least not more difficult, to just change oil at home. Progress, I guess...
Im 55 and still enjoy doing my own oil changes. I too use that piece of cardboard!. I just bout a 2019 TRD Pro and thankfully the owner before bought the aftermarket TRD skid plate with oil filter access. She doesn't even have 40K miles on her yet and was well taken care off.
Excellent video, my friends said this filter was different than the older Tacoma's, but I never thought it would be this different. Patience is a virtue.
You mentioned the genius who designed the fill tube. The person who designed your fill tool, definitely is a genius. Great video. Perfect explanation of a every important job
The most useful video I've found on Toyota maintenance. Most start with the plate removed or just say it's "near the front." The last toyota I had worked on was a 1985 Pickup, now I have a 2018 Tacoma and was sick of having to take it in for other people to do maintenance on it
Put the adapter in the top of an empty Coke bottle to catch the oil!
I will never buy another new Toyota. I love my 2002 Tundra. I can work on it and do most repairs. My oil change takes me about 10 mins. Toyota used to be good. Thanks for showing what a pain in the ass this Taco is to do an oil change on.
It's not that hard as you may think. I got a 17 camry and I thought before I did it. It was ridiculous and hard. I still think it's ridiculous. But not hard anymore.
@@kgbreviews35 Terrible design imo and Toyota is going down hill. Taco is being made in Mexico now. That's horrible and hysterical.
The 3rd generation Tacoma has a lot if issues And Toyota doesn’t give a shit about their costumers , instead of fixing the issues they kept blaming software 😂 I traded mine in as soon as I could
My 2000 tundra has been bulletproof. The first problem I’ve had is it just started leaking radiator fluid. I will swap it out this weekend.
@@MrCalifornia1234 Nice. I have had my water pump, starter, timing belt and radiator replaced. 140k miles. Sounds like the 2000 was a better truck.
Your voice is so soothing, and I love the methodical work and explanations. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Thanks for this. You should also pour some new oil onto the new oil filter to ensure a wet start when turning the engine on. Pour new oil onto the filter after installing it into the oil filter housing.
no mess clean drain thingamajig the Oil "Nicely - goes in my sleeve😄" your charm during the most annoying mishap of all of us that change our own oil earned you a subscribe! I'm watching your videos from now on very good and thorough video good Sir!
I just had the toyota dealer do my 30K service on my tacoma, and I decided to do the oil change. The first two bolts to take off the pan were tightened so tight, I stripped the head of the bolts with ratchet and 6 sided sockets. So I had to take it in to the local shop so they could charge me 70 bucks for an oil change I already had all the parts for. I seldom go you dealerships because of several bad experiences, chalk up another one. I figured the 30k service would be my last chance at getting repairs free if something was wrong, so i am back to doing things myself. I do love your video's and your attention to detail, I just wish all service worked under the same principals :)
2010 4.0 L the easiest oil change I have ever made, love my taco
2nd Gen 4 lyfe. Why the 4.0 taco's oil filter setup has not become standard...?
I hope you greased the shafts?
just wish they just go back to spin-on filters instead of this over complicated filters i just like the old skool filters
There is an adapter for sale to make that happen. Look into it.
@@ababner317 Baxter makes that oil filter adapter
@@33sansan It costs Toyota more to use the complicated re-usable filter. They’ve since gone back to spin on ones.
This guy is good!! At least now I know how to do it.
I did not read all of the comments, but, after only owning Toyotas since 1993 (two, 250K miles on each, original clutch on each), if I had seen this before I bought my 2019 Tacoma (free oil changes just ran out), I would have checked into other models.
Remove skid plate? Filter is not near drain plug? Insert plastic piece to drain some used oil? TWO o-rings? Special tool to remove filter housing? Maybe two tools??
Off topic I guess, but ... I last had a 2002 Tundra. This 2019 Taco has no armrests, a one-level console, phone charger is buried at bottom of inside of console, glove box contents spill out, lots of engine noise, several owner's manuals, the biggest of which is 700 pages, with diagrams that do not correspond to what I see on my dashboard, all kinds of safety warnings EVERY time I start up, A/C defaults to 'recycle air' every time I start up, cannot dim dashboard lights completely, smart cruise control slows down "out of an abundance of caution" when you get anywhere near the vehicle ahead, a warning when the temp gets below 37 degrees (!!).....
I was in need of a new pickup quickly, so I jumped on this. It is reliable, yes, but overall is not what I expected. Just venting.
Just FYI that oil filter wrench has notches in it to slide up for a better fit than where you had it. 3 grooves on one side and 1 on the other fit snugly down into the grooves of the wrench. Otherwise you could strip the filter housing.
Thanx, first time watching a oil change video. I wanted to see the oil filter change. You are a great teacher and if I ever, need to see another how too on vehicle maintenance, I hope you have made it. Thanx again and keep up with the great work you do.
5:03 you sound calm and soothing for a pissed off man with used oil under his sleeves and on the floor. 🤣
Thanks for sharing the video, and thanks to you my sleeves are pretty clean 👍
Thanks for showing us. I skip that step too on my Highlander. Always makes more of a mess.
Just FYI you cant tell if oil needs changed by the color! Synthetic oils do a excellent job of keeping contaminants in suspension which is good! Love your videos
True.
first they remove the atf dipstick. now, they come up with that stupid, overly complicated, plastic oil filter......toyota, you're breaking my heart!
but there getting richer off people who buy them
I guess a plus would be that it's easier to inspect the filter element. Being a bit obsessive, I ritualistically cut/hack open old filters just to have a squiz at what it caught.
I hate my 4Runner filter...wth...
And that asinine plastic plug you jam up into the filter and the filter cup that is always just on the verge of stripping all the flutes....crackhead idea
I would have put the drain plug on the filter housing back on and prefilled some new oil in it... I have heard for decades how important that is on startup.
In October, 2018, Toyota switched the filter system from the cartridge to the self-contained canister on the 2ZR-FXE, 1NM (as featured on the Lexus CT200h, Priuses and 4-cylinder hybrids by Toyota/Lexus).
I really thought that was a great move and played a very minor part in my purchase. Let's just say it was a "yay!" moment.
I love that threaded oil funnel, genius!
Me too!
You're a Great teacher with a wonderful sense of humor. My 1997 T100 SR5 has 300K+ miles with No "Skid Plates". What Genius came up with that idea? The T100 hasn't been to the dealer since I purchased it. I've never had a problem I couldn't fix myself and it still looks like new. WELL, not quite...windshield replaced about 10 yrs ago.
How many miles do you go between oil changes?
Thanks for the Great video , all I can say is , try doing this at home in your driveway on your back , like most people would do this . This is the game changer for me , I was going to get a new Tacoma ,but after seeing this ,I am going to keep my 2014 . I will get a new one when they get rid of this Stupid , Stupid idea .
I'm going to look for that screw-on oil filler funnel as soon as I leave here. Thank you for another simple, clearly described process video.
Great video. I will be changing the oil for my 2019 Tacoma myself for the first time this weekend. This video will help me tremendously. Thank you.
Going around thanking all these videos from different people for helping me learn this. Thanks :)
Thanks best new Tacoma oil change video I’ve seen . Helped out tremendously 🙏🏽
@1:48 this is actually why this is the best video on this procedure out there. No one includes this part in there diy videos
Yeah Daddy. Great tutorial. I just got a new Takoma and it is a lot different to change the oil than the 2013 model I had. Your tutorial was great and got me squared away to do what I need to do. Thanks bud. Good job.
Ready for the first oil change on my new ‘19 Tacoma this weekend. Thanks for a great informative video!
Sam S I did it myself the weekend I posted my comment. I used a WIX filter. Went super smooth. Thanks again 👍🏼
The dipstick is reading over full because the oil filter canister is still empty, as the engine hasn't been run yet. Once it runs for a bit the filter fills with oil and the level will drop. I like to pour some oil directly into the canister with the new filter, to minimize the void in the flow upon first startup. It's probably overkill, but it's easy enough to do since this particular filter isn't installed on a tilt.
The oil pump is pumping oil from the oil pan ,not from the oil filter .so it doesn’t do any good.
The. Filter is still a part of the oil feed circuit and still takes time to fill the filter housing.Old school mech still partially fill oil housing with oil.The oil filter is designed so a good mech. can examine the filter for unusual engine component wear.
First at home oil change completed on my 2019. Ty ty ty teacher!
Gotta give this guys credit this page is crazy informative on Toyota’s
2019 and it’s like we r going back in time. Come on Toyota just use a canister filter
I don’t know how much the spin on filters are for my Tacoma, but I bought 6 filters for 20 bucks at the dealer last year.
I love Scottie Kilmer but he is always yelling and even makes me nervous watching. This guy is very, very calm and collected. I like these videos and I own a older Corolla so it helps me.
Great video. I use a Toyota TRD oil filter and run Shell Rotella Gas Truck 0w-20 in my 2017 Tacoma SR5 3.5lV-6.
Toyota charges 75.00 for an oil change where I live an now I see why. I have a 2020 Tacoma and will only take my truck to the dealer after seeing this. Thanks for the good information.. First oil change was free and the second will be coming up soon.
Just changed my oil in my Tacoma and your video was invaluable! Thank You
I have Toyota care with free oil changes for 2 years on my 2020 Tacoma. Difficult to mark the filter to see if it really gets replaced. Might have to put a small piece of paper on the skid plate and see if it is there after the oil change. Time is money to mechanics, so skipping this step might happen. My 2005 Tacoma had the oil filter on top of the engine and was easy to change.
you can put a gob of grease on it ,lf the grease is gone you now it wasn’t removed.
Some folks are just natural teachers. Well done
Hey Peter, thanks for your tutorial. I really hate to change oil and make mess on my floor of garage. You saved me from that aggravation.
What a nightmare. I've never paid someone to change my oil, but I'm really considering it after this oil change.
I love my Toyotas, al I have ever owned have been phenomenal vehicles....but who is the genius that decided a filter change had to be a 15 step tutorial?
amen..... i love my 06 4.0 v6 with oil filter on top taking that skip plate off is a lot of xtra work and weird filter design...........
I use a plastic hose on the plug you push in the oil filter so its not messy , or as messy. The Toyota filter socket I use locks on those tabs on the outside not the center part like yours. Great video always enjoy !!
Thank you for this non-rushed video. Very helpful.
Thank you so much! I love all the details explained!
I used a 3/8 clear tube from my refrigeration parts and cut to size as needed to attach it to the filter drain plug. Worked like a charm. Not a single drop of oil. That filter casing however, is a nightmare. Broke my first filter case socket trying to torque it loose.
Good one, Eddie, on the tubing idea! I added a piece of 1/2" PEX tubing (PEX is the most common material used now for the water distribution systems in our houses so it is very easy to find). The OD of the PEX matches the OD of the filter drain so I joined the two with 6-8 wraps of black electrical tape. Worked great!!
I like your videos,you explain things in such a clear ,precise manner.I never knew about the factory kit way to do it before,probably because i never owned toyotas ,just hondas.But i found this oddly interesting .thank you.
Baxter Perfomance filter adapter on my Tundra and now going on my ladies Tacoma. Not a problem yet on my Tundra
I just skip using that plastic piece. And just unscrew the oil filter housing. You just get oil all over your hand anyway. Just have a dip pan ready when you remove the housing.
I agree.. .I have no idea why this is even remotely necessary enough to merit even a thought of designing.... insane... :(
His accent is so pure
Thanks for the vid. I think the angle for the oil funnel is to allow air to escape while pouring it in.
I'm not sure that they thought that far ahead.
Best 3rd gen tacoma oil change tutorial 👌
what a pain man! Why Toyota made so complicated. Love simple oil change in my 2008 SR5 4Runner
Was glad to see the oil go down your sleeve as well. Just like it did mine last time I changed the oil in my 17 taco. 😂😂
With my previous 2004 Toyota Camry V6, the oil filter (not canister) was located right at the front of the engine and I could remove it by hand with the hood up......no jacking or anything! But of course, Toyota has to change and complicate things. I think they did this so it would be harder for owners to do maintenance and would have to take it to a dealer so they could make more money for their dealers. You Bastards!
I can imagine going to a mechanic for an oil change and either being turned away because the shop does not have the right removal tool or the housing gets damaged in the process because the wrong tool was used, not to mention the probability of much higher cost involved for an oil change.
Thank you for a professional and clear explanation.
Thankyou I worked at a oil change store this type of vehicle is a pain in a butt! 😂😂😂 the skitplate oh my lord 😂 thankyou
Excellent video. I appreciate your precision. However, remove the retaining clip before the filter housing.
This is the best guy I’ve ever listen to about general Toyota maintenance., make sure to listen to Scotty Kilmer for his wealth of knowledge on many vehicles. Vehicles or horrible investments, so buy a Toyota that will last you a half million miles. Use your head, invest your money in the markets not in their cars.
Finally a third gen!
Unscrew the housing a bit then put a plastic bread bag over the housing and remove the whole housing. The housing will go right into the bag. I loved who’s the genius.
Great video instructions!! a small correction: the positioning of the wrench to the filter house is incorrect. It need to be aligned with the gap on the wrench and the filter house.
I cut the bottom off a Mobile 1 quart bottle and screw into the filler cap threads. Works great and prevents a mess if you fill too fast.
When draining the oil filter put an empty soda pop bottle over the plastic throw-away drain piece before pushing it into the oil filter cap = no mess. And it's silly to let it keep dripping, just pull it back off and finish the job.
And yes, you can get a better oil filter cap removal tool. The one you are using is designed for the 1.8 liter Corolla engine. That one is not deep enough for the teeth on the bottom of the wrench to engage with all the contact points on the larger oilf filter caps if the 2.5 liter and larger Toyota engines. Fortunately it worked for you but sometimes you really need the better one especially if the last person to do the oil change used an impact wrench (or his name was Bigfoot).
Also, the instructions on Toyota's filter box says NOT to use a pick to remove the o-ring. Chances it will do any damage are slim to none but that's what they say.
I have used the supplied drain adapter that comes with Mobile 1 filter (Mobil 1 M1C-251A for Venza V6), to install the adapter, it is threaded instead of using force to plug it in. I am keeping it for a future oil change to use it with other filters.
Very good video. I would only add that you are supposed to fill the new filter with oil before installing it.
Excellent detailed oil change! Thank you very much!
😆 I really enjoy your commentary and videos! Way to go!
Oil filter drainplug = 10 N•m
The box also says Not to use a pick on the o-ring.
He uses the pick on the old one meathead.
This is the right way to make a video - and change the oil on a Tacoma. Nicely done.
" I have actually oil on the floor " LOL Thanks, nice video . I just ordered a filter wrench .
You didn't put the removal tool all the way in and up. The 3 slots on the cup should fit and be push all the way up on the oil filter housing with the 3 slots
Looks like he had the tool. Looks too small to go all the way up and engage the tits
Awesome video, easy to follow and very informative! Subscribed! I had a ‘16 TRDPro off-road and upgraded to a 19’. The oil filter being located underneath is a kind of sketchy but easy to remove.
I sure hope you soon get a 4-cylinder 2.7 liter engine Toyota Tacoma Truck 3rd Generation. Many of us own the 2TR-FE engines. Thanks for your consideration.
Very interesting I learned something from that person I love my Tacoma Toyota Sr
I recently did my first oil change on my 2019 Taco. I made a mess too. I'll do better next time.
David Kaplan I did a couple of major mistakes when I started servicing my car 3 years ago. I literally had all of my oil spill out, so just be careful you don’t double gasket your oil filter and torque the oil pan bolt well and proper. Luckily my engine survived my stupidity.
I’ve heard of people draining the auto transmission, oops. Instead of the oil pan drain.
You can add a short length of tubing to the filter drain adapter and avoid oil on your gloves and in your sleeve.
Thank you men. This video helps me a lot… well done
Thanks. Just changed my 2016 Taco for a 2020. Useful video. Can you check filter oil seal if you put back the skid plate before running the engine?
Watch all your videos, appreciated.
Was your Taco made in Mexico?
Thanks. A very thorough explanation.
Just want to say thank you for doing a great job! Really understand how to do it right!
awesome as always! i have a 2011 camry le and always get it serviced at the dealership this is my 3rd camry and love them!!
Thank you the best and very well explained video I found in the last 2 days.
Great invention? That supplied plastic one sucks. Aimsoil filters come with a screw on type which is actually much better. I kept it for it is reusable and use Toyota filters too. Don’t remove the adaptor while unscrewing the housing. Loosen housing enough to unscrew it by hand and leave the plastic drain adaptor in. It allows drainage while removing housing and makes it much cleaner. Surprised you did not get more spillage but give it a try. Curious how you know synthetic oil looks. If the synthetic and conventional have the same viscosity how can you tell by the way it flows out? Great video TM!
Toyota, what was wrong with the simple old cartridge oil filter system,that simply screwed on/off?
and was conveniently located on top of the engine...
I asked the same question at the dealership.. They said the new ones are better for the landfills and our environment. 😒 Figures
The reason it was so tight is because you forgot to remove the clip holding the oil filter in place it was not over tightened other than that great video
Well, the location and type of oil filter scuk vs. The 4.0
thanks for posting.. What a cumbersome system that Toyota adapted to substitute something as simple and common as a disposable oil filter. The filter element inside a fixed housing is old technology from the 50's. Wonder why they decided to adopt this weird system?
Cost
Lots of reasons:
Less waste, you can inspect the filter element directly, easier to recycle, doesn’t corrode, etc
there was no good reason whatsoever. I will never buy a car without the canister filter.
@@Hubscharber I am very worried about inspecting my dirty filter element and creating easier "recycling" of my tiny almost-empty oil filter.
LOL "Nicely goes in my sleeve."