I always use Wheel chocks, I use a piece of vinyl flooring to facilitate sliding out from under the truck, it also protects the floor from oil stains, and I lightly abraded the surface of the dipstick to make it easier to see the thin oil
1. If you have trouble sliding the new filter onto the spring-loaded filter stem, lube it with oil to make it slide more easily. 2. You should add a good coating of oil onto both gaskets. 3. Pour oil into the filter and filter housing. If you don't, you will have a dry start when starting the engine.
Very true. There's a recent video which shows the consequences of not adding oil to a newly installed oil filter. Those cylinders and piston rings will be dry for several seconds before new oil is pumped to them, causing a bit of unnecessary engine wear.
I see all these people on the tube using sockets and ratchets to loosen their oil drain plugs and I think well I always us a box wrench. Then i saw you whip out a box wrench then double it up and it was at that moment I knew we could be friends. LOL.
Got the very same truck (different color) and just had my last freebie oil change at the dealer before the two years expires. I'm saving this video for my next oil change, which will be done by me from now on. I won't trust the kids at the quick change places with my Tacoma, which I also intend to keep till I'm too old to drive anymore. Thanks.
I watch the Car Care Nut channel as well. I didn't know anything about Toyotas until I started watching his channel. I always drain the oil filter housing. Makes a cleaner oil change. Great video Tom!
Hey Tom. Appreciate the video. Nice job w/ a bit of humor too. Dealer said they don't want to change my oil until 10,000 miles. I'll change it my self then. It's the 1st oil change @ 5000. I have always done my own maintenance and repairs on my vehicles. I always owned GM. This is my 1st Toyota Tacoma. I was told the plastic housing sometimes warps and or cracks so I purchased the OEM aluminum one that I will install during the oil change. God Bless.
My wife and I just purchased a 2023 SR5 Tacoma and I am planning on doing the oil changes myself. Man oh man, it sure is different from my good old 84 king cab! I'm a little intimidated now, but great video none the less. God bless...
Great video. The best I've seen about 3-Gen Tacoma oil change. I've done a million oil changes to all kinds of vehicles (and landmowers!). At my age, I just go to my local Jiffy. They are locally-owned and its a quick in-out deal, and I don't have to worry about oil messes, back aches and oil recycling. BTW, Toyota gives me a couple of free oil changes, but the first one was at 10,000 miles.
Hey nice video on your first oil change, I have a 4runner and it's all about the same, however i think you may have over tightened your oil filter, you will know the next oil change
I too am going to change my oil myself at 1000 miles, but I think it’s going to be closer to 1080. Just went down to my local Toyota dealer (Servco Mapunapuna here in Honolulu) and got an OEM filter, drain plug gasket and 7 quarts of oil for $72. My first service in the free 2yr/24,000mi period is at 5000 mikes and I have always heard of engine builders, OEM’s (prior to 2000) recommending the first oil change after the break-in period. I also have had my 2023 Tacoma TRD Iff Road ACLB (Access Cab Long Bed) for about 2 months as I just bought it 27 January 2024 and it’s 16 March 2024. I also plan on keeping this truck till I stop driving (turning 48 this year) and then pass it down to my first born. Wish my dad still had his 1995.5 Tacoma Xtra Cab V6 4x4 5-spd manual 2manual locks and roll down windows. He sold it to an acquaintance of my sister in 2017 when one cylinder lost compression and he didn’t want to rebuild the engine, clutch and brakes. So he got a 2017 Tacoma SR DCSB (Double Cab Short Bed) 4x2 4-cylinder auto. Looks like tomorrow is oil change day for us, but we don’t have ramps or jack stands so we will be squishing under. Thanks for the in-depth video. I also enjoy The Car Care Nut’s videos.
Tom, great video clip... how about the torque spec on the oil filter cartridge and end cap plug? Toyota says 18 ft lbs on canister and 10 ft lbs on the end cap plug... 30 lbs on the pan drain plug..
I'm gonna be doing my first ever oil change on my 2022 tacoma 2.7 4 cylinder soon and I was taking a look under it just to get an idea where everything is. I have a question. For mine, I didn't need to take off the skid plate. I did just to make sure, but the oil drain plug and filter are past my skid plate. Did you have to take yours off? Or was it just to have more room? I'm starting to worry that I'm gonna drain the wrong thing. I also got a spin on K&N filter, but I'll probably just go back to OEM stuff next time
With my third gen tacoma, I ended up having to run a tap through the skid plate holes and buy new bolts. I had 1 and then 2 of the bolts cross threading. I blame it on the oem self-tapping bolts they used. All good now. I have the same oil drain container. I was waiting for your oil to shoot up out of the container like mine does.
I bought a new 23 Tacoma I checked the front diff oil it was black and Ive only had it in 4x4 three times for only 700 ' up my driveway and the truck only has 6,500 miles it was bad and the back diff was 2 1/2 Quarts low, my transfer case was good but guys check those diffs. the thing for me was I had my first service at 4,000 miles at my dealer and the tech checked the boxes on my check list that the diffs was good and all fluids was toped off.
Good for u for 1000 miles! And I agree with those ramps! By the way, seems like Toyota tightens the shit out of everything. Nice Taco! Not into Tundras here. Good video! 👍
I was thinking about doing this oil change on my 2022 Tacoma myself. I do my other two cars that are very easy. Done with the free changes from Toyota and I'm gonna leave this one for the shop. Good video though.
Could you have used a swivel ratchet to get the skid plate off, rather than removing the air deflector? I'm just curious if that might work, or if the plastic peice needs to be removed for the front tabs.. Thanks
@@TomDobyMowerRepair I just bought a 2023 Tacoma was just wondering if the oil might need to be changed sooner because the motor had 7 miles on it when I picked it up.
The chin spoiler / air dam is there for gas mileage. I left mine in place because I want more mpg. Toyota engineers put it there for a reason. You won't find them putting on a part for a needless reason especially since it adds to the cost of the build. With oil changes I just flex it enough to slip my ratchet extension in there so no need to remove the piece. I'd sell my Mother for better gas mileage so the air dam stays put. Imho it looks fine.
I had read that piece directs more air thru the radiator. Looking at it I'm not sure that makes sense but ya I felt the same as you,. Engineers don't just add unnecessary pieces for the fun of it so whatever it's for.. Mine is also staying on.
@@000distructzero Toyota puts them on the SR & SR5s...Not the OR or Sport. I may take mine off just to see what mileage change there is. Supposedly not much difference. I need to check things out for myself.
I changed my 2023's oil with 100 miles on it because the dipstick seemed to be reading high. I know these dipsticks are terrible, but I needed peace of mind. I did a complete oil change today, and it was about 30oz overfilled. Has anyone heard of this? I bought it with 6 miles on it. It's a 3.5 SR5. Thanks
@@TomDobyMowerRepair It was a tad bit metallic in the tub, but I didn't notice any in the filter. It only had 100 miles. I'm just glad I didn't wait considering it was overfilled.
@@TomDobyMowerRepair Have you ever seen oil seepage around the rim of your oil filter where the plastic meets the metal? I have some oil that keeps appearing there and it's torqued to 20 foot pounds. I have 110 miles on this truck and it's already a headache. Thanks
@@TomDobyMowerRepair Also, my filter housing seeps oil slightly at the upper base where it meets the metal. It looks like it bubbles oil slightly and there are drips on the inside of the pan. It's torqued to 20 foot pounds. When I put it on, it gets tight with about 1/3 of an inch to go before it meets the metal. Same coming off, it stays tight for a while. It's not cross-threaded like you said but it doesn't feel like my wife's Rav4. That one goes in easy then gets tight right at the end. Could there be a problem with the threads in the metal unit above the filter? I just did the oil at 100 miles and it's seeping. Thanks
Where did you get the filter wrench cap. My old man paid 50 for his from toyota but since i moved i cant seem to find it. Edit: Oh nevermind im at the 5 minute mark 😂
When I put more than high mark I just loosen tha cap half turn to 2 turns depending how much more psi I feel it has calculating the volume and viscosity oil used Ad throttle input response and if the motor feels over pressurized more throttle I give it I gotta let it breathe mama Mia 😂
I have the 2023 and the dealership will do it all for free, not sure if that is a new thing without any added expense when I bought it. I did not pay for any extended warrrenty or anything.
Car care nut mentioned their could be residual metal shavings in the engine from manufacturing. So that 1,000 break in period is a good time to get that out. I wasn’t aware of the 1,000 mark when I did my 2022 Highlander at 5k. I saw a few small pieces of metal shavings in the filter. He was right.
Most difficult dipstick in the world to read. I put a splash in the oil filter and then pour 6 quarts in. As long as that dipstick shows oil on it, I'm done.
You don’t have to take spoiler off to take the skid plate off! My 21 Tacoma gets changed every 5000, and have never touched the spoiler! If you’re a mechanic, why would you take off the spoiler?
1st oil change after break in at 1000 miles. Then every 5,000 miles after that to ensure the engine lasts for a very long time. I heard an engineer for Toyota that helped design this engine who said that you should change the oil every 5,000 miles.
@@Oliver-xe3wn you’re probably seeing metallic shavings because you drove the engine too hard during break in. You want to keep RPM’s low during the first 1k.
I would consider using 30 weight oil instead of 20... They use 20 weight for government mandated mileage figures but it will wear out the engine faster
That tool that comes with filter will get oil all over you! I just loosen. Let drain then remove whole filter housing! Waste of time using the drain, not to mention it makes a bigger mess!
The filter setup is just stupid. I hate when manufacturers do this crap. Just design a damn engine with a tried and true spin on canister type filter already. Theres no need to for that convoluted design.
I always use Wheel chocks, I use a piece of vinyl flooring to facilitate sliding out from under the truck, it also protects the floor from oil stains, and I lightly abraded the surface of the dipstick to make it easier to see the thin oil
Possibly the best Oil Change Tutorial for the 3rd Gen Tacoma! Well done sir!!
1. If you have trouble sliding the new filter onto the spring-loaded filter stem, lube it with oil to make it slide more easily. 2. You should add a good coating of oil onto both gaskets. 3. Pour oil into the filter and filter housing. If you don't, you will have a dry start when starting the engine.
Ive always been told to pre-oil the oil filter so bearings are not starved for oil on first startup
Very true. There's a recent video which shows the consequences of not adding oil to a newly installed oil filter. Those cylinders and piston rings will be dry for several seconds before new oil is pumped to them, causing a bit of unnecessary engine wear.
Gotta do one myself. 22’ TRD owner. Thank you!🙏
I see all these people on the tube using sockets and ratchets to loosen their oil drain plugs and I think well I always us a box wrench. Then i saw you whip out a box wrench then double it up and it was at that moment I knew we could be friends. LOL.
haha thank ya brother!
Got the very same truck (different color) and just had my last freebie oil change at the dealer before the two years expires. I'm saving this video for my next oil change, which will be done by me from now on. I won't trust the kids at the quick change places with my Tacoma, which I also intend to keep till I'm too old to drive anymore. Thanks.
Exact same story for me, except my truck is white. I plan to do it the same way he’s doing it. Buy everything at Walmart and leave off the air dam.
I watch the Car Care Nut channel as well. I didn't know anything about Toyotas until I started watching his channel. I always drain the oil filter housing. Makes a cleaner oil change. Great video Tom!
For extra safety, put blocks behind the back wheels...piece of mind 👍
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Hey Tom. Appreciate the video. Nice job w/ a bit of humor too. Dealer said they don't want to change my oil until 10,000 miles. I'll change it my self then. It's the 1st oil change @ 5000. I have always done my own maintenance and repairs on my vehicles. I always owned GM. This is my 1st Toyota Tacoma. I was told the plastic housing sometimes warps and or cracks so I purchased the OEM aluminum one that I will install during the oil change. God Bless.
dont use the metal one, keep the plastic one, i've read alot about it
@@TomDobyMowerRepairwhats wrong with the OEM metal one?
@@rstumbaugh43 its been a couple years since i made this video and cant remember why, but @thecarcarenut has videos on it
I changed mine yesterday. Crazy hard time to read the oil level.
How did you start It Up without Touchin Break Pedel 22:46
not sure i'll have to rewatch, what did i do? just reach thru the window?
Thank you so much.
Release your dipstick a little when filling. Same concept as your oil catch container when you filled it with old oil.
Do you have a video of the ATF change? Thanks buddy
My wife and I just purchased a 2023 SR5 Tacoma and I am planning on doing the oil changes myself. Man oh man, it sure is different from my good old 84 king cab! I'm a little intimidated now, but great video none the less. God bless...
You got character my friend! Good job!
Great video. The best I've seen about 3-Gen Tacoma oil change. I've done a million oil changes to all kinds of vehicles (and landmowers!). At my age, I just go to my local Jiffy. They are locally-owned and its a quick in-out deal, and I don't have to worry about oil messes, back aches and oil recycling. BTW, Toyota gives me a couple of free oil changes, but the first one was at 10,000 miles.
Hey nice video on your first oil change, I have a 4runner and it's all about the same, however i think you may have over tightened your oil filter, you will know the next oil change
I too am going to change my oil myself at 1000 miles, but I think it’s going to be closer to 1080. Just went down to my local Toyota dealer (Servco Mapunapuna here in Honolulu) and got an OEM filter, drain plug gasket and 7 quarts of oil for $72. My first service in the free 2yr/24,000mi period is at 5000 mikes and I have always heard of engine builders, OEM’s (prior to 2000) recommending the first oil change after the break-in period. I also have had my 2023 Tacoma TRD Iff Road ACLB (Access Cab Long Bed) for about 2 months as I just bought it 27 January 2024 and it’s 16 March 2024. I also plan on keeping this truck till I stop driving (turning 48 this year) and then pass it down to my first born.
Wish my dad still had his 1995.5 Tacoma Xtra Cab V6 4x4 5-spd manual 2manual locks and roll down windows. He sold it to an acquaintance of my sister in 2017 when one cylinder lost compression and he didn’t want to rebuild the engine, clutch and brakes. So he got a 2017 Tacoma SR DCSB (Double Cab Short Bed) 4x2 4-cylinder auto.
Looks like tomorrow is oil change day for us, but we don’t have ramps or jack stands so we will be squishing under.
Thanks for the in-depth video. I also enjoy The Car Care Nut’s videos.
Tom, great video clip... how about the torque spec on the oil filter cartridge and end cap plug? Toyota says 18 ft lbs on canister and 10 ft lbs on the end cap plug... 30 lbs on the pan drain plug..
I'm gonna be doing my first ever oil change on my 2022 tacoma 2.7 4 cylinder soon and I was taking a look under it just to get an idea where everything is. I have a question. For mine, I didn't need to take off the skid plate. I did just to make sure, but the oil drain plug and filter are past my skid plate. Did you have to take yours off? Or was it just to have more room? I'm starting to worry that I'm gonna drain the wrong thing. I also got a spin on K&N filter, but I'll probably just go back to OEM stuff next time
With my third gen tacoma, I ended up having to run a tap through the skid plate holes and buy new bolts. I had 1 and then 2 of the bolts cross threading. I blame it on the oem self-tapping bolts they used. All good now. I have the same oil drain container. I was waiting for your oil to shoot up out of the container like mine does.
@@oysterfleet5669 I usually forget to open the vent haha
What a great video! Thank you for doing this.
Best Oil Change Video 👋
Personally i like to not remove the center for draining the canister,,, its one less thing to tighten, replace O ring. Its a bit messy, but i do it.
Although, you pre measured the oil going in. The truck should have been on level ground to read the dip stick reading.
Great sense of humor 🤣
I bought a new 23 Tacoma I checked the front diff oil it was black and Ive only had it in 4x4 three times for only 700 ' up my driveway and the truck only has 6,500 miles it was bad and the back diff was 2 1/2 Quarts low, my transfer case was good but guys check those diffs. the thing for me was I had my first service at 4,000 miles at my dealer and the tech checked the boxes on my check list that the diffs was good and all fluids was toped off.
Good for u for 1000 miles! And I agree with those ramps! By the way, seems like Toyota tightens the shit out of everything. Nice Taco! Not into Tundras here. Good video! 👍
I was thinking about doing this oil change on my 2022 Tacoma myself. I do my other two cars that are very easy. Done with the free changes from Toyota and I'm gonna leave this one for the shop. Good video though.
Get it Tom God dang get it. Just an excuse to hit the yota haha great video brother love ya.
hahaha
Great video my man. Keep em coming. 😊
Could you have used a swivel ratchet to get the skid plate off, rather than removing the air deflector?
I'm just curious if that might work, or if the plastic peice needs to be removed for the front tabs..
Thanks
Yea you reach it without removing the deflector
@@TomDobyMowerRepair Great..thanks for the info
Gotta say did this and compared to my Honda that oil on the dipstick is practically invisible 😂 so hard to read
My oil filter housing in on so tight and cannot remove it…
👍 Well done Tom! Enjoyed your video!
It gets really hard to read how much oil it need
Nice video thanks!
Great video man …. Is their a link for the oil filter wrench?
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Did it say in the owners manual to change the oil at 1000 miles for your first oil change?
no, 5000... which is what the dealers promise to pay for, have to take it upon yourself
@@TomDobyMowerRepair I just bought a 2023 Tacoma was just wondering if the oil might need to be changed sooner because the motor had 7 miles on it when I picked it up.
wait til 1000
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The chin spoiler / air dam is there for gas mileage. I left mine in place because I want more mpg. Toyota engineers put it there for a reason. You won't find them putting on a part for a needless reason especially since it adds to the cost of the build. With oil changes I just flex it enough to slip my ratchet extension in there so no need to remove the piece. I'd sell my Mother for better gas mileage so the air dam stays put. Imho it looks fine.
I had read that piece directs more air thru the radiator. Looking at it I'm not sure that makes sense but ya I felt the same as you,. Engineers don't just add unnecessary pieces for the fun of it so whatever it's for.. Mine is also staying on.
@@000distructzero Toyota puts them on the SR & SR5s...Not the OR or Sport. I may take mine off just to see what mileage change there is. Supposedly not much difference. I need to check things out for myself.
Why did Toyota engineers put a hood scoop on the Tacoma Sport?
I changed my 2023's oil with 100 miles on it because the dipstick seemed to be reading high. I know these dipsticks are terrible, but I needed peace of mind.
I did a complete oil change today, and it was about 30oz overfilled.
Has anyone heard of this? I bought it with 6 miles on it. It's a 3.5 SR5.
Thanks
I know I had a heck of a time reading my dipstick, did you look in the filter for any sparkles? I didn't see any in mine
@@TomDobyMowerRepair It was a tad bit metallic in the tub, but I didn't notice any in the filter. It only had 100 miles. I'm just glad I didn't wait considering it was overfilled.
@@TomDobyMowerRepair Have you ever seen oil seepage around the rim of your oil filter where the plastic meets the metal? I have some oil that keeps appearing there and it's torqued to 20 foot pounds.
I have 110 miles on this truck and it's already a headache. Thanks
@@TomDobyMowerRepair Also, my filter housing seeps oil slightly at the upper base where it meets the metal. It looks like it bubbles oil slightly and there are drips on the inside of the pan. It's torqued to 20 foot pounds. When I put it on, it gets tight with about 1/3 of an inch to go before it meets the metal. Same coming off, it stays tight for a while. It's not cross-threaded like you said but it doesn't feel like my wife's Rav4. That one goes in easy then gets tight right at the end. Could there be a problem with the threads in the metal unit above the filter? I just did the oil at 100 miles and it's seeping.
Thanks
@@User-q6x3b i'd sure take it by the dealership
Should I reset the maintenance on the dash ?
Yes
Where did you get the filter wrench cap. My old man paid 50 for his from toyota but since i moved i cant seem to find it.
Edit: Oh nevermind im at the 5 minute mark 😂
When I put more than high mark I just loosen tha cap half turn to 2 turns depending how much more psi I feel it has calculating the volume and viscosity oil used
Ad throttle input response and if the motor feels over pressurized more throttle I give it I gotta let it breathe mama Mia 😂
I was hoping you would say “and that’s the bottom line, cause Tom Doby said so”
Thank you for the walk through
I have the 2023 and the dealership will do it all for free, not sure if that is a new thing without any added expense when I bought it. I did not pay for any extended warrrenty or anything.
yea i think all new toyotas come with the first 2 years maintenance, but the first oil change aint til 10,000 miles
Is this V6?
@@ceaflowers6309 yes 3.5
Well done my friend;! I need to do mine, what was your reason for changing it at 1000 miles?
well it gets that initial engine wear out of the oil and doesnt recirculate, a lot of people do it and i thought why not haha
Car care nut mentioned their could be residual metal shavings in the engine from manufacturing. So that 1,000 break in period is a good time to get that out. I wasn’t aware of the 1,000 mark when I did my 2022 Highlander at 5k. I saw a few small pieces of metal shavings in the filter. He was right.
Spoiler helps fuel mileage too! Quit a bit! Try it! Check mileage then put spoiler back on! I get 28mpg on my 21 Tacoma 3.5 V6!
Why do you keep the washer on the drain bolt? Can you reuse?
if i remember right i should have changed it, i comes in the kit
@@TomDobyMowerRepair it will come with the OEM oil filter?
it should come with both o-rings with the filter
Put the bolts back in where the air dam used to be so youll never lose them.
i did
Oil level must be checked on a flat and even surface, but you knew that already.
I noticed small little metallic flakes in my engine oil at 1,000 miles so decided to change it
I think it takes 6.2 quarts
First time draining 0-20w and you’re second guessing if you just drained the trans fluid 😂
What brand and number is the oil filter?
It's a Toyota OEM PART , I forget the part number now
04152-YZZA1 thats it
Most difficult dipstick in the world to read. I put a splash in the oil filter and then pour 6 quarts in. As long as that dipstick shows oil on it, I'm done.
You don’t have to take spoiler off to take the skid plate off! My 21 Tacoma gets changed every 5000, and have never touched the spoiler! If you’re a mechanic, why would you take off the spoiler?
Had a good laugh at your dipstick joke. Enjoy your brand new toy
Why 1k instead of 3k?
well they say 5,000 now, but its a break-in thing when its brand new
@@Oliver-xe3wn yea thats what i was worried about but i didnt see and specks at all
@@Oliver-xe3wn
After only 1k? #recall
1st oil change after break in at 1000 miles. Then every 5,000 miles after that to ensure the engine lasts for a very long time. I heard an engineer for Toyota that helped design this engine who said that you should change the oil every 5,000 miles.
@@Oliver-xe3wn you’re probably seeing metallic shavings because you drove the engine too hard during break in. You want to keep RPM’s low during the first 1k.
When that filter fits right , you know it’s the genuine filter. If they slide on real easy it’s a fake.
I would consider using 30 weight oil instead of 20... They use 20 weight for government mandated mileage figures but it will wear out the engine faster
Agreed. 20 weight will get you to 200k-250k. 30 weight full synthetic is what gets your engine to 400k+.
No wonder why these engines are so noisy. 20 seems water thin. I feel like putting 5w30 in mines
Thought you were stone cold Steve Austin. Tacoma. WHAT. Reliable. WHAT. Simple. WHAT.
Same filter as camry 2012
Thanks, no way to trust dealership.
Would it be a good idea to put Lucas oil stabilizer in that engine?
That tool that comes with filter will get oil all over you! I just loosen. Let drain then remove whole filter housing! Waste of time using the drain, not to mention it makes a bigger mess!
That does not look like clean oil 😂😂😂
My Tacoma is a 2015 the last year of the normal oil filters I mean what the f is up with Toyota !
I changed the oil on my 2023 Tacoma and it has a normal spin on filter. The guys at Toyota must have realized their mistake. :))
That is some dirty oil for only 1,000 miles.
yeah and i noticed the new oil wasnt real clear either, oil these days arent as clear as they were in the 80's and 90's i believe
The filter setup is just stupid. I hate when manufacturers do this crap. Just design a damn engine with a tried and true spin on canister type filter already. Theres no need to for that convoluted design.