This reminds me of the old late night tv ads where the dude pretends to struggle with the traditional tools but magically completes his task with ease with the product he is selling.
Haha. Well I would say you were right if I was selling it. I think it just solves some poor engineering from Toyota. Changing the oil shouldn’t be that messy.
Just had our 2020 Tacoma filter and oil change, they do not release oil from bottom of filter. Dealer just unscrewed entire unit, saves time and they are quick. I watched them entire process. I was invited to be next to Toyota master mechanic while he completed task. Took about 5 minutes tops. That's lifting vehicle, pulling skid plate, draining sump, removing filter, installing new filter and gasket. Reinstalling drain bolt with new gasket. Installing fresh oil and lowering vehicle. He use similar funnel to yours. Oil was boxed, all parts on work bench. I was amazed at how well it turned out. Dealer uses small oil filter wrench, used on Corolla filter, said it does not break plastic housing. The filter wrenches that are built to twist the top with cut outs can cause filters to crack. I'm having dealership preform service on our Tacoma, they have specials, check for any known issues and TSB's/Recalls.
Well I'm glad you have a good dealership to work with you. I am not a fan of my dealership. They told me my hood vibration was due to off-roading and not a factory defect. Anyway, I like doing the oil myself. It's not just the Oil its getting into places you don't normally get into the inspect the vehicle functions. Looking for other damage, wear, leaks. If a Oil Change technician is doing an oil change I highly doubt in the 5 minutes that he is busting out that Oil Change he is looking for anything else wrong with your truck. I have never been to a dealership that actually cares about my truck. They due the work and sends out on its way. I care about my truck and like to know the work is done right. When its not done right I am the only person to blame. But it is completely personal preference.
Hello, thx 4 response Adventure Built. You seem like good person wanting to share knowledge! I must say, reason I posted was explaining how dealership removed filters and tool they use. The reason master tech completed our oil change was due to new hire oil change person over filled our v6 tacoma 30oz oil. I contacted service director, he set appointment to complete service for my satisfaction. We wanted to know if oil was added or really changed. The case of oil dealer uses is 7 quarts, tech installed sll 7 quarts, that is how extra 30oz came about. If I did not have option of master mechanic working/completing work orders on our vehicle I would also DIY oil changes. Our dealer has been very response to our needs and requests, we are fortunate as most members on a forum I subscribe avoid dealerships. I enjoyed your video and will be watching as I feel it's worth while, you produce quality content. The over fill just took place, all of this was fresh on my mind. Thanks again, no offense but I would like to say "Thanks again my friend!"
@@ftwbreeze absolutely no offense taken and apologize if it came across that was. I was just making my case against dealership service. I’m glad your issue got resolved quickly and hopefully never happens again. Thank you for supporting the channel!!!!
Hello Adventure Built. I just purchased Motivx tools #MX2320B3. Also purchased 4 factory Toyota oil filters at Wal-Mart. After thinking how our vehicle was overfilled by Toyota dealership where we purchased Tacoma I can not return for simple oil & filter change. I plan to complete simple services myself as others just don't care. I had been thinking over the last few months "did tech even pull oil dip stick to check level after refill"? I believe techs are pushed getting vehicles in-out at record speed, I feel important steps are skipped when employees are trying to impress others by quickly performing simple tasks. Btw: Enjoyed watching your comparison again. Hat's off to you my friend, thanks again!
Thanks for the oil change demo. I've never changed the oil in my Tacoma and you showed that the filter is under a little pressure. Which explains why sometimes there is so much oil all over my skid plate after an oil change. I guess that some people changing my oil didn't know that either. Makes me question who's working in the service department at the dealership.
I bought one of those Drain Tools after my last oil change and making a mess with those useless plastic inserts. Haven't used it yet, but I know it will work. Several TH-camrs say to leave the drain cap on and just remove the whole filter cap. After watching a couple of them remove the cap without draining it and making a 10 times bigger mess than the plastic insert makes I hurried and ordered one. Wish i'd have known about those sooner. Thanks for the video.
Quick tip, if you first remove the filler cap then you will get less of a mess when you remove the drain bolt, and the first oil filter remover it’s for the 2nd Gen Tacoma that’s why it didn’t work
Baxter oil filter adapter, install it once. Spin on oil filter as it should, no more hassle. Pricey yes, but after four years of this. Time for a change.
All the tools are worth it. It’s hard enough changing oil in tundra. Finally made a hole in skid plate to get at filter. Very nice video. I like how you cleaned the plastic oil canister.
I have the fumoto valve and these but I found a adapter to change our trucks back to regular filters but a friend mentioned to me, "but don't you like seeing your filter media ", me I said of coarse so keeping filter housing stock
I’ve been using the Motiv filter wrench and funnel, but not that filter drain valve thingy. Looks like I’ll be picking that up before the next oil change! As usual, great video.
I just bought the filter wrench. Definitely if you don't want to spend $60 on oil change tools the filter wrench is the tool to have. You can make do with a regular funnel and the drain thing in the OEM Toyota filter worked ok for me but I used it with an old 20 oz plastic soda bottle, it works clean and cheap.
Get the Baxter Performance adapter that converts the crappy separate paper oil filter element to the standard spin on filter. I have a 2019 Tacoma and mine was a TS501. Not cheap though $243 delivered. High quality machines 6061 Aluminum very heavy also. Accepts a standard Mobile 1 M1-204A spin on.
No need to remove the drain cap on the filter housing. Also Motiv X tool kit is great, but the other stuff works well enough. No need to spend 60 Bucks. If you buy it separate you would probably save 20 Bucks
So how tight did you put that oil filter cap on? Torque specs... Oil filter cap = 18 ft.lbs. Oil filter cap drainbolt = 9 ft.lbs. I wouldn't worry about cleaning out the tube attached to the filter drain. Maybe blow carb cleaner through it otherwise put a cap on it and stash it some place until the next oil change. It's just draining used oil that's going to be disposed of/recycled.
Good point. I put the oil filter cap that it goes on just past the safety catch which is how tight it was before removing. And the plug is just hand tight. Felt like 9ft.lbs.😂😂😂
I just changed the oil in my tacoma for the first time myself and that white plastic piece wasn't nearly as difficult as people make it out to be (both thumbs, both index fingers, push hard and that's it). I used the $10 Performance Tool wrench and $5 Hopkins red funnel, $15 total at Autozone, and had zero issues. This kit is $70.
WHY doesn’t some company just come up with an adapter to screw in where the original housing screws in and then the new screwed in adapter will accept a standard screw in oil filter!!
That oil was DIRTY! How many miles on that? I like to do an oil analysis on my oil. It tell a lot about the oul condition and engine wear parameters. Catapiller UOA is what I usually use.
@@AdventureBuilt The past weekend me a guy with a Yukon and two jeeps end up on a trail we were NOT prepared for...anyway me and Yukon. Trail required a min 6 inch lift and min 35 inch tires. My Taco only have a 1.5 inch lift with Bilstein 6112 front shocks and standard rear shocks with an ICON AAL in the back. My Taco made it out, one jeep had a clutch burned out and starter burned out. My Taco have lots of underbody damage and LH rocker panel damage. That bugs me the most. Both front skid plates destroyed. Interesting trip it was...
Oh damn. That sounds crazy. Rock sliders and skid plates are a must if you want to do the low clearance thing. At least you can drag across the obstacles that you can’t clear. Trevor was doing a lot of that in Moab. Glad you made it out.
The MotivX filter wrench gets 5 stars from me. It is superior to anything else out there. As for everything else, its unecessary. Hardly anyone bothers to remove the oil housing cap, including me. As for the oil fill funnel, if you are unable to use a simple $2 funnel to fill oil without spilling, then you've got bigger problems.
Well you got yourself a good deal there, in Canada that same setup cost over $140, what a rip off... I guess I will have to stay with the old system...
Get rid of that sump bolt and buy an FUMOTO valve. Made in Japan. Get the one with the short nipple and add a short piece of hose and just leave it tucked up. Then when you go to change your oil just flip the valve and drain right into a jug. Never a mess.
I don’t even see why the drain tube would be necessary. Just hold a catch vessel up close with one hand and open the valve with the other hand. I see most professional techs don’t even remove and drain the oil filter housing. Just skip that step all together.
The motiveX filter tool is junk. I definitely prefer the Toyota tool. The screw in filter housing part is definitely overkill. The plastic drain tool that comes with the Toyota filter is great but you HAVE to commit when you push it on; also, the nipple fits a tube perfectly for ZERO mess. Finally, thread of the oil filler exactly matches a quart of Toyota 0w-20. Cut the bottom off of the first qt and thread it in!!!!! I love quality tools but is wasted money.
that is the dumbest drain ever.. i always just used a pick, or mini screwdriver to hold the plunger up... let it drain, wipe off the pick/screwdriver.. then unscrew the cap with the tool.. and wipe out filter engine side housing, then let the cap drain.. wipe it out, replace o-rings, and place in paper filter.. then you can either put some oil in the filter housing cap.. or just screw it on.. do not overtorq the plastic cover, you can break it.. then use 3/8 extension, and check the smaller drain cap is tight like 10ftlbs.. fill engine with oil, check level.. start engine... let it run for 30 seconds. then pull dipstick.. check level again, and top off as necessary.. these $$ tools are junk.. that cheap filter wrench you had is not the correct one.. the motive X one is similar to the cheap OEM tools one I have $23 ( i think)... it allows you to release the filter housing tab, and allows proper grip on the cap.
This reminds me of the old late night tv ads where the dude pretends to struggle with the traditional tools but magically completes his task with ease with the product he is selling.
Haha. Well I would say you were right if I was selling it. I think it just solves some poor engineering from Toyota. Changing the oil shouldn’t be that messy.
Just had our 2020 Tacoma filter and oil change, they do not release oil from bottom of filter. Dealer just unscrewed entire unit, saves time and they are quick. I watched them entire process. I was invited to be next to Toyota master mechanic while he completed task. Took about 5 minutes tops. That's lifting vehicle, pulling skid plate, draining sump, removing filter, installing new filter and gasket. Reinstalling drain bolt with new gasket. Installing fresh oil and lowering vehicle. He use similar funnel to yours. Oil was boxed, all parts on work bench. I was amazed at how well it turned out. Dealer uses small oil filter wrench, used on Corolla filter, said it does not break plastic housing. The filter wrenches that are built to twist the top with cut outs can cause filters to crack. I'm having dealership preform service on our Tacoma, they have specials, check for any known issues and TSB's/Recalls.
Well I'm glad you have a good dealership to work with you. I am not a fan of my dealership. They told me my hood vibration was due to off-roading and not a factory defect. Anyway, I like doing the oil myself. It's not just the Oil its getting into places you don't normally get into the inspect the vehicle functions. Looking for other damage, wear, leaks. If a Oil Change technician is doing an oil change I highly doubt in the 5 minutes that he is busting out that Oil Change he is looking for anything else wrong with your truck. I have never been to a dealership that actually cares about my truck. They due the work and sends out on its way. I care about my truck and like to know the work is done right. When its not done right I am the only person to blame. But it is completely personal preference.
Hello, thx 4 response Adventure Built. You seem like good person wanting to share knowledge! I must say, reason I posted was explaining how dealership removed filters and tool they use. The reason master tech completed our oil change was due to new hire oil change person over filled our v6 tacoma 30oz oil. I contacted service director, he set appointment to complete service for my satisfaction. We wanted to know if oil was added or really changed. The case of oil dealer uses is 7 quarts, tech installed sll 7 quarts, that is how extra 30oz came about. If I did not have option of master mechanic working/completing work orders on our vehicle I would also DIY oil changes. Our dealer has been very response to our needs and requests, we are fortunate as most members on a forum I subscribe avoid dealerships. I enjoyed your video and will be watching as I feel it's worth while, you produce quality content. The over fill just took place, all of this was fresh on my mind. Thanks again, no offense but I would like to say "Thanks again my friend!"
@@ftwbreeze absolutely no offense taken and apologize if it came across that was. I was just making my case against dealership service. I’m glad your issue got resolved quickly and hopefully never happens again. Thank you for supporting the channel!!!!
Hello Adventure Built. I just purchased Motivx tools #MX2320B3. Also purchased 4 factory Toyota oil filters at Wal-Mart. After thinking how our vehicle was overfilled by Toyota dealership where we purchased Tacoma I can not return for simple oil & filter change. I plan to complete simple services myself as others just don't care. I had been thinking over the last few months "did tech even pull oil dip stick to check level after refill"? I believe techs are pushed getting vehicles in-out at record speed, I feel important steps are skipped when employees are trying to impress others by quickly performing simple tasks. Btw: Enjoyed watching your comparison again. Hat's off to you my friend, thanks again!
Wow, thanks for trying out our product. And for the detailed comparison!
You are very welcome and keep up the great work!!!
I installed the Fumoto drain valve on my oil pan and I love it! Clean and easy
same, couldn't be easier and cleaner
Just bought the kit! Toyota care is done now. At over $100.00 per oil change now, going to start doing it myself! Good tutorial and nice camera work.
Thanks for the oil change demo. I've never changed the oil in my Tacoma and you showed that the filter is under a little pressure. Which explains why sometimes there is so much oil all over my skid plate after an oil change. I guess that some people changing my oil didn't know that either. Makes me question who's working in the service department at the dealership.
You are very welcome and I can tell you who is doing your oil change at the dealership. The new guy.
I bought one of those Drain Tools after my last oil change and making a mess with those useless plastic inserts. Haven't used it yet, but I know it will work. Several TH-camrs say to leave the drain cap on and just remove the whole filter cap. After watching a couple of them remove the cap without draining it and making a 10 times bigger mess than the plastic insert makes I hurried and ordered one. Wish i'd have known about those sooner. Thanks for the video.
Absolutely! I’m glad it helped!!!
Quick tip, if you first remove the filler cap then you will get less of a mess when you remove the drain bolt, and the first oil filter remover it’s for the 2nd Gen Tacoma that’s why it didn’t work
2:25 - And that's why you should install a Fumoto drain valve.
I like them!!!
Baxter oil filter adapter, install it once. Spin on oil filter as it should, no more hassle. Pricey yes, but after four years of this. Time for a change.
All the tools are worth it. It’s hard enough changing oil in tundra. Finally made a hole in skid plate to get at filter. Very nice video. I like how you cleaned the plastic oil canister.
I have the fumoto valve and these but I found a adapter to change our trucks back to regular filters but a friend mentioned to me, "but don't you like seeing your filter media ", me I said of coarse so keeping filter housing stock
I’m considering going to a steel housing just for the durability.
@@AdventureBuilt I did and I did it to my 2016 rav4
@@AdventureBuilt I’m really interested in seeing a video for this if you do it.
Where can I get this adapter?
Also, the bypass valve is in housing not depending on filter. Better if shit goes wrong.
I’ve been using the Motiv filter wrench and funnel, but not that filter drain valve thingy. Looks like I’ll be picking that up before the next oil change! As usual, great video.
Thank you very much. I really feel like this kit should come with every new Tacoma from the factory.
@@AdventureBuilt that’s a great idea! I think we all tried the “standard” oil filter cap the first time on these trucks.
Do you recommend getting the metal oil filter housing from Toyota, to replace the plastic one?
Mine is safe behind my massive skid plate. I’m not worried about it.
I just bought the filter wrench. Definitely if you don't want to spend $60 on oil change tools the filter wrench is the tool to have. You can make do with a regular funnel and the drain thing in the OEM Toyota filter worked ok for me but I used it with an old 20 oz plastic soda bottle, it works clean and cheap.
Completely agree.
I've used the oem filter wrench and the aluminum filter housing
Get the Baxter Performance adapter that converts the crappy separate paper oil filter element to the standard spin on filter. I have a 2019 Tacoma and mine was a TS501. Not cheap though $243 delivered. High quality machines 6061 Aluminum very heavy also. Accepts a standard Mobile 1 M1-204A spin on.
Wow that is pricey but I’ll definitely check it out.
Think about using a torque wrench on the filter housing
Really nice video and explanation
Glad you liked it
How you figured out how to clean the motiv x drain hose
No need to remove the drain cap on the filter housing. Also Motiv X tool kit is great, but the other stuff works well enough. No need to spend 60 Bucks. If you buy it separate you would probably save 20 Bucks
That is a smart tool to have for sure. Thanks for showing us.
Your welcome and it is pretty awesome.
I'm sure you could switch to a cast aluminum oil filter housing from a Toyota Dealer .
Nope,...have 22 offroad and there isn't one oem. There are ones that fit but I don't know how warranty would work.
place all tools in a bucket of dawn dish soap and warm water. soak drain repeat until tools are clean.
So how tight did you put that oil filter cap on?
Torque specs...
Oil filter cap = 18 ft.lbs.
Oil filter cap drainbolt = 9 ft.lbs.
I wouldn't worry about cleaning out the tube attached to the filter drain. Maybe blow carb cleaner through it otherwise put a cap on it and stash it some place until the next oil change. It's just draining used oil that's going to be disposed of/recycled.
Good point. I put the oil filter cap that it goes on just past the safety catch which is how tight it was before removing. And the plug is just hand tight. Felt like 9ft.lbs.😂😂😂
I just changed the oil in my tacoma for the first time myself and that white plastic piece wasn't nearly as difficult as people make it out to be (both thumbs, both index fingers, push hard and that's it). I used the $10 Performance Tool wrench and $5 Hopkins red funnel, $15 total at Autozone, and had zero issues. This kit is $70.
Some of us do multiple of these in a single hour and would rather not struggle with plastic disposables
@@coolmw2player What plastic disposable? I didn't encounter a single struggle.
Hose works great if you empty oil into an empty bottle. I use the oil pan like you do, so I don’t use the hose at all. Works just as great.
WHY doesn’t some company just come up with an adapter to screw in where the original housing screws in and then the new screwed in adapter will accept a standard screw in oil filter!!
They have but...
Check out Baxter Performance, they have one that you just described. BUT…it’s a whopping $250!! 😵
How did you clean the hose?
I actually just leave the oil in it. It’s clean oil and doesn’t make a mess.
do a search for ValvoMax - its a drain bolt replacement that makes draining oil a mess-free process.
I didn’t know this existed. Thanks.
Your welcome. It definitely opened my eyes to quality tools even for the occasional job.
Big long cute tips that’s how I clean the hose I use for my gear oil
I found if I spray it with some simple green then blow it out with compressed air it gets pretty clean.
Can we take out the housing with out removing the oil cap filter?
I don’t think so. I’m pretty sure the filter is coming out no matter what.
Youre missing the tool that makes the oil change 10x easier and cleaner, the fumoto drain valve.
I had thought about putting that in but with my heavy duty skid plate it makes it a challenge to access. Have heard great things though.
Great video, question...will this work in a 2020 Tacoma sport??
CRC Degreaser is great for cleaning the transparent tube. Its awesome for cleaning all oil from everything other than plastic. It will eat plastic UP!
Is that a magnetic plug? If not you might consider getting one.
I'm not sure. Ill definitely look next time Im doing an oil change.
Very nice detailed video. 👍
That oil was DIRTY!
How many miles on that?
I like to do an oil analysis on my oil.
It tell a lot about the oul condition and engine wear parameters.
Catapiller UOA is what I usually use.
The oil was just over 5k. Wasn’t really that bad. Probably just the video.
@@AdventureBuilt
The past weekend me a guy with a Yukon and two jeeps end up on a trail we were NOT prepared for...anyway me and Yukon.
Trail required a min 6 inch lift and min 35 inch tires.
My Taco only have a 1.5 inch lift with Bilstein 6112 front shocks and standard rear shocks with an ICON AAL in the back.
My Taco made it out, one jeep had a clutch burned out and starter burned out.
My Taco have lots of underbody damage and LH rocker panel damage. That bugs me the most. Both front skid plates destroyed.
Interesting trip it was...
Oh damn. That sounds crazy. Rock sliders and skid plates are a must if you want to do the low clearance thing. At least you can drag across the obstacles that you can’t clear. Trevor was doing a lot of that in Moab. Glad you made it out.
@@AdventureBuilt I need good front and middle skid plates.
Any you can recommends?
I'm in Canada.
Ordering my kit now :)
Spray some brakleen through the drain hoses
Great idea. Thx.
To clean the tube try using your barrel cleaner from your firearm cleaning kit and some wadding. It just might work.
Good idea. Ill give it a go.
What’s the part number on the oil wrench because i think they sent me the wrong one lol
The MotivX filter wrench gets 5 stars from me. It is superior to anything else out there. As for everything else, its unecessary. Hardly anyone bothers to remove the oil housing cap, including me. As for the oil fill funnel, if you are unable to use a simple $2 funnel to fill oil without spilling, then you've got bigger problems.
I used the 2$ funnel and still do for other rigs where it sits flat. The oil funnel will change your life.
Funnel so worth it. Cheaper ones out there. I use liquimoly 0w20 green stuff and Full brand filter. Better then toyota
Well you got yourself a good deal there, in Canada that same setup cost over $140, what a rip off... I guess I will have to stay with the old system...
Wow that is a crazy price difference. Is that on Amazon?
@@AdventureBuilt yes, Amazon
Get rid of that sump bolt and buy an FUMOTO valve. Made in Japan. Get the one with the short nipple and add a short piece of hose and just leave it tucked up. Then when you go to change your oil just flip the valve and drain right into a jug. Never a mess.
Ill definitely do that when I get a skid plate to cover the sump completely. Id be nervous to put that on now and catch it on anorak and tear it oil.
I don’t even see why the drain tube would be necessary. Just hold a catch vessel up close with one hand and open the valve with the other hand. I see most professional techs don’t even remove and drain the oil filter housing. Just skip that step all together.
Jeez, how tight was that oil filter on? LOL
Tiiiiiight like a Tiger!!!!
The motiveX filter tool is junk. I definitely prefer the Toyota tool. The screw in filter housing part is definitely overkill. The plastic drain tool that comes with the Toyota filter is great but you HAVE to commit when you push it on; also, the nipple fits a tube perfectly for ZERO mess. Finally, thread of the oil filler exactly matches a quart of Toyota 0w-20. Cut the bottom off of the first qt and thread it in!!!!! I love quality tools but is wasted money.
Everyone has their preference.
If you want to make it even easier than that , install a Fumoto Valve
Yea good call.
that is the dumbest drain ever.. i always just used a pick, or mini screwdriver to hold the plunger up... let it drain, wipe off the pick/screwdriver.. then unscrew the cap with the tool.. and wipe out filter engine side housing, then let the cap drain.. wipe it out, replace o-rings, and place in paper filter.. then you can either put some oil in the filter housing cap.. or just screw it on.. do not overtorq the plastic cover, you can break it.. then use 3/8 extension, and check the smaller drain cap is tight like 10ftlbs.. fill engine with oil, check level.. start engine... let it run for 30 seconds. then pull dipstick.. check level again, and top off as necessary.. these $$ tools are junk.. that cheap filter wrench you had is not the correct one.. the motive X one is similar to the cheap OEM tools one I have $23 ( i think)... it allows you to release the filter housing tab, and allows proper grip on the cap.
Well that is one opinion.