I did the first oil and filter change on my 21 Taco at 1500 miles though toyota gives 2 free services. I prefer to do my own work as I know it is hard to find a reliable and knowledgeable person like you near me!
No fast lube tech will take the time to do a good job, it’s just volume for them. Your customers are very lucky to have you. If you ever visit Texas please look me up, my 1996 needs a complete inspection.
I still prefer the decades proven OEM spin on filter. Just tighten it hand tight with one hand and final small tightening with both hands. Worked for me for some 46 years now.
Finally a 5th Gen! :). My first oil change after the Toyota included services, I had to use a breaker bar to remove the filter housing. It was insanely tight. I swapped it for a oem metal one (a common modification) and now at least I don’t fear breaking it. Found the dealer had also totally stripped a skid plate bolt and snapped another, you know, because dealer. 🤷🏻♂️
I found the dealer broke my skid plate bolts at the 1st oil change as well. Needless to say I had them replace the bolts which was a real pain for them.
That’s they way to go. I have an 07 Tubdra with a canister and now a ‘19 Tundra with that cartridge. I’m swapping out the plastic housing for an aluminum. No reason to over torque anyway. Silly oil techs that do this….good job guys!!
The first time I tried changing the oil on my 5th Gen, I broke 2 oil filter tools and then broke the plastic housing itself. I wasn’t able to get the housing off. I put fresh oil in, then drove it to a pro who could get the housing off. It was way tight. Fail!
I had almost the exact same experience. I swear, as I was reading your post I wondered if I had written this and forgot about it. In fact, I couldn’t get my housing off, even with all my strength. So, I’m taking it back to the dealer with a complaint.
Excellent video! Please more 5th Gen 4Runner vids if possible. Outstanding info given on this video! Any quick oil lube shop will never do a 4Runner oil change correctly. Listen to this video and ask yourself is my mechanic doing it like this because if so they are a good mechanic. The talent he shares and the ethics this mechanic has is top tier. Appreciate and watch every video you make. Thank you.
I have a 16 4-runner trail edition with 20k on the clock. I use it just to get the groceries. Now my 17 Tacoma now has 90 k on the clock and would love to bring it to you for maintenance but I’m in Denver Colorado. I love these videos. You do really nice work. Thank you for the videos.
Always appreciate seeing things done correctly every step of the way. You sir know what you’re doing. I’ve watched many videos on how to do this job and not one showed how the skid plate was designed to just hang down🤙 Your explanation all along the way was very articulate and clear. Thanks very much for posting this. 😎
The skid plate is designed to hang down but it helps only if you have a lift , working with a floor Jack and Jack stands doesn’t give you much clearance, I have a 2017 sr5 and it helps removing both the plastic and metal skid plate out of the way
Nicely detailed video. For those of you looking for tips for your first oil change... especially if, like myself, you do not have the means to lift your vehicle... I will add this: Get the skid plate out of your way, by first removing plastic shield. Yes, there is a plastic retaining pin holding the shield, unless someone already broke it! Disengage it by prying up center part with screwdriver, then the outer (main) part of pin can be pulled out. It remains connected to the shield. The metal skid plate can now be removed more easily. I used a flower pot to hold the plate up while I removed the screws. You can figure out the two hooks in front after the plate swings down. The drain plug washer did indeed stick to the pan... so tightly that I wasn't sure if I was scraping on the washer, or a raised lip of the pan itself. Discovered that the pan definitely is flush with the drain hole, after a pair of pliars finally worked the washer loose. The newly designed Motivx tool worked well on the filter canister, without engaging and potentially damaging the plastic fins. Good advice to use a torque wrench to reassemble, in my opinion.
Amazing truck. Yeah I had a 98 third gen 4Runner with just under 100K miles on it and it still felt like a new vehicle everything was tight and quiet ran like a top.
@@thomasburr9244 I have a 2010 Toyota Camry 2.5L four cylinder with the 6 Speed Manual Transmission. I have 225, 711 on the clock. Runs so smooth. Just recently replaced the water pump and driver side wheel hub bearing. Other than normal maintenance, this car drives so well. I got a offer today Jan 7th 2022 from one of the mechanics at the dealership. I took it to the dealership to get an front end alignment after replacing that hub assembly bearing.
I just bought a new 23 four runner, plan to do my first oil change at 800km I always do my oil changes very early under light use as there is always minor metal wear in the first couple of changes. I keep my vehicles a long time, so the first few services are the most important. Just something I do and I never have had issues, plus maintenance for me is therapeutic kinda. Great video.
Thank you for this video. It will help me with my first oil change. I just purchased a 2024 Toyota 4runner off-road premium. and the dealership wants me to wait 10,000 miles before I change the oil for the first time which there’s no way I’m doing.
I don’t even own a Toyota 4Runner but I enjoy watching the oil change. Skid plates and that weird filter. I’d replace the plastic one with metal. 6.6 quarts, should stay clean for awhile. Now I want a 4Runner before they change the engine
I have a 2021 4 runner Venture edition I will only take my truck to Toyota from now on. I did not realize the detail needed to change the oil on a 4 runner . No more quick lubes ... thank you for the detailed video
thank u for demonstrating that stupid plastic part to drain the the filter. I finally bought a user freindly Motiv tool to neatly drain the filter without mess. Also bought a toyota OEM aluminum filter housing due to cracking plastic housing that was damaged at oil change outfit. Now I do all my own oil changes on 2008 sequoia 5.7
I have a 1998 4runner 2.7 as my daily driver just turned 250,000. still doesn't use oil though I change every 3,000. it is the love of my life, after my wife & kids of course.
I cut the hangers off my 4Runners front skit. It’s easier to remove it entirely in my opinion. I have 140,000 and I’ve done at least 20 oil changes. I love my 5th gen 4runner.
I suspect those hangers are only present for those with a lift and swing it down for the oil change as demonstrated in the video. I guess there could be other reasons to swing it down but unlikely.
Last oil change on my 2019 4Runner Night Shade was at 15K. I purchased it for my wife in June of 2019 and she cannot drive anymore so it doesn't get driven often. I have a 2021 Tacoma TRD Offroad I purchased in July 2021 which has 975 miles on it. I have two vehicles that I have to alternate driving. The Tacoma is due first maintenance this month.
My 2020 (wife’s), and my 2021 4Runner get oil changed every 5k. First one was 1k on both also. I like the TRD oil filters, they are expensive but use the synthetic fiber.
It is cheaper for Toyota to make, since metal is more expensive than paper, and a couple of rubber O rings. A steel screw on oil filter has several parts which are machined, and have to be assembled liquid tight. Then they have to paint it. The steel ones are bigger and heavier to ship too. So the Toyota ones are better for Toyota's profit margin, and for the environment.
It's nice when a technician appreciates owner's immaculate care of their vehicle. So u know, 2019 Prius comes with canister like this, AND spin on filters. They go by ur VIN#. I wasnt sure which mine took & VIN determined it. Mine has spin on.👍 NOT a fan of plastic. That IS a nice 🚚 truck. Happy New Year!
Great video! I'm biased of course loving my 2018 4runner. So true on the oil filter housing, so many techs over tighten! I notice many images online people also align the metal tab on the filter housing, after its already tight with the drivers side "tab" on the casting. I've always aligned it with the tab on the passengers side and its been plenty tight, no leaks now I wonder if I’m too tight or too loose, no leaks so far and definitely past hand right. Keep up the amazing videos!
Even the Toyota techs at my local dealership over tightens the filter housing on my 2017 Tacoma. They cracked this housing on my brother's 4 Runner. We just change our own oil. The drain plug and filter housing need to be torqued to specs using a torque wrench or just snug to seat the o ring and drain plug gasket.
I first learned of toyotas plastic housing filters on this gen 4runner. it's not bad but I do wish it just use a spin on filter so I could run a wix on it. this just takes a teeny bit longer and correct me if I'm wrong but isn't that metal arrow on the housing supposed to line up with the ridge on the oil filter housing. I always thought it was a dummy proof way to get it right without torque wrench. it pretty much bottoms out barely a 8th turn after it anyways so it's basically as tight as it needs to be anyways at that position. also that Toyota oil is made by ExxonMobil so if you wanted to save a bit of money. just buy a 0w20 Mobil 1 oil from Walmart or somewhere and thats as close as it gets to oem Toyota oil without costing a fortune. or use any other reputable 0w20 like Castrol edge or pennzoil platinum.
Very nice job with details explained. What is your opinion on the Baxter converter unit so you can use spin on filters? I understand you might need to cut a hole in skid plate to accommodate extra length of adapter/filter.
That is a super nice 4Runner and it's a TRD. Those filter drains never ever come off for me. They are stuck solid. I wish they are as useful as Toyota planned. I even put the metal canister in a vice and gave it all the beans, nothing, wouldn't budge
It is not a TRD sub model, it just has TRD wheels. It’s an SR5 model. You can determine this by the side plate at 25 seconds into the video, plus it does not have TRD Pro skid plates or shocks.
For those with this oil filter set up, there is a very specific location to index the filter wrench. It’s easy to think it’s indexed correctly when it is not. Triple check to avoid breaking it.
I have always been told to tighten a bolt or whatever to a specific "foot-pound" or "inch-pound" point. Peter says "millimeter", How do these two terms correspond?
Yes, missing center plastic push pin from the front splash shield in front of the front skid plate. I changed my oil filter lower housing out for aluminum. Many owners end up having the plastic housing crack. I also installed a fumoto quick drain on my oil pan for easy draining without jacking or lifting in my driveway.
No oil in the filter housing before re-installation; is this not an issue on first restart? Great channel, have learned much, do all my own maintenance, RX 350 F Sport
If you have trouble getting the oil filter housing loosened, you can try a 24mm socket and the filter wrench instead of the 3/8" extension. Also it helps if the engine is warm too versus cold.
24 mm?? oh and i just gave up, couldnt budge it with car on ramps. Did oil tho. so guess its the oil change guys tomorrow for filter that i have. hope theyll do it for $20 lol
So just had a 2014 4Runner with the same issue, which the dealer mechanic severely over torqued to the point of insanity. Needless to say that the plastic housing broke,had to order new Assy. # 15620-31060 genuine part (metal). Used original plug which was still good.
Thank you Peter. Very helpful. Good advice as always. Time for a Kraut break here in Cold New York. Hello to the beautiful California coast. :) Peter It's O DOM IT ER :) Bratwurst on toasted bun with mustard and Kraut !!!
Hey guy 👋. I have a 2015 Toyota Tundra crewmax 5.7 4x4. I am having a front end shimmy around 55-70 mph. On and off not steady. The tires are new and a front end alignment plus tire balanced with road force has been done. The problem is still there a mechanic said everything is tight and looking good up front. What could it be?
On my '18 SR5 Prem.... replaced the plastic filter housing with the Toyota aluminum version, also replaced all the fasteners with stainless steel (ACE Hdwr had them all) as in my climate the fasteners become rusted and hard to remove, even though I use Never-Cease on all of them. My $.02
I bought a new 2019 4runner and brought it in around 6500 miles for their free maintenance..........They actually did nothing except "inspect". I asked what about and oil change and he said no need for 10,000 miles and that I was old school. I asked what's more important miles or engine run time? No response. Took it home, changed the oil myself and will never go back unless something under warranty fails. I change it every ~5k or so. Oil is cheap compared to an engine.
Same thing happened to me under the Toyota Care program. I just changed mine at 5k and 15k then let Toyota perform the oil changes at 10k and 20k. It’s too bad that air filter replacements are not even part of the Toyota Care program.
Hello Peter. I always learn something from your videos, even an oil change one. The screw in funnel is a new one on me. Is that available only at Toyota dealer, or tool truck item?
When it comes to oil, 0W20 from any of the major brands should work equally well as the Toyota brand. I would imagine that Exxon or one of the other major companies manufactures it for Toyota.
It doesn't matter on the oil filter, I torque mine to spec but it is always hell to remove. I think it is the composite, I am going to try a metal one.
I had purchased a non OEM filter for my Camry. The plastic drain tool was threaded. So you screwed it in instead of having to push it in. Much easier to do.
I think a lot of over torquing beliefs come from how the heat over time seems to make the oil filters tighter and harder to get off. I have been doing my own oil and always tighten to spec but after 5k that filter is always a pain to get off on any vehicle me or my wife own.
I did my Tundra oil change two times last year. I've owned it five years and had oils changes done at the dealer, but $85 for a dealer to change it versus $55 for two 5 quart jugs of Mobile 1 and a filter, I'm gonna save where I can. But those pesky oil filter housing are a bitch, I found that if they don't wet the O-rings with oil and over torque the housing they suck to get off. But ever since I've been oiling the O-ring and torqueing it to the right amount, they're way easier to get off.
I just did my 2017 tacoma oil change last week ,4 days later filter housing was leaking into the skid plate, o ring was broken when I removed it to look at it,had to do the whole oil and filter change all over again, cost me $60 each, twice in one week,bad design I think
Any idea what would cause an oil light flicker only on the freeway after 60mph? The engine oil level is fine. Car model: 2005 Scion tC Manual transmission with 129k miles.
I’ve never been so interested in a simple oil change. Such a shame Toyota moved to the canister oil filter. I love the simple cartridge filter on the 1GR-FE in my taco. No need to remove skid plates either. C’mon Toyota, keep things simple!
@@CH-jq7xg no kidding?! I put the TRD skid on my wife’s 2020, so it’s the same, take it off every time. My 2021 I have KDSS, so I have RCI skid plates and a small door. That would have been nice to have a dedicated easy way to take the filter out. Way cool.
Newest Toyotas use 0/16W motor oil. So can 0/20W be used in it's place forever? Manuel says replace with proper wt oil on next change if 0/20W was used! I use Kirkland oil and 0/16W is not sold yet. Thanks for your opinion!
The funny thing is if owners take their 4 Runners to a quick lube place for sure they won't replace the filter given the additional steps to get to it. Even the dealer techs might skip out who knows.
Whatever happened to good old metal spin on filters? The cannister filters were used on cars in the 50’s and ere always a mess to change! Now they are back! Why?
You did not use Amsoil for the oil change? Is this because the owner maybe changes the oil every 5K, which wastes the ability of Amsoil? My question is if you go a long time between changes with even Amsoil how much does fuel dilution which happens in all engines affect the oil?
@@gregambrose2566 Really? How much was it? As it is made by Mobil 1 which is much less expensive than Amsoil. Maybe when Mobil puts it in that Toyota branded bottle the triple the price but I'd be interested to know the price they quoted you.
I bought a 2019 Highlander even though I wanted a 4Runner. The 4Runner's steering wheel was to far to the left and my shoulder was smashed up against the door.
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I did the first oil and filter change on my 21 Taco at 1500 miles though toyota gives 2 free services. I prefer to do my own work as I know it is hard to find a reliable and knowledgeable person like you near me!
No fast lube tech will take the time to do a good job, it’s just volume for them. Your customers are very lucky to have you. If you ever visit Texas please look me up, my 1996 needs a complete inspection.
I still prefer the decades proven OEM spin on filter. Just tighten it hand tight with one hand and final small tightening with both hands. Worked for me for some 46 years now.
Finally a 5th Gen! :). My first oil change after the Toyota included services, I had to use a breaker bar to remove the filter housing. It was insanely tight. I swapped it for a oem metal one (a common modification) and now at least I don’t fear breaking it. Found the dealer had also totally stripped a skid plate bolt and snapped another, you know, because dealer. 🤷🏻♂️
I own a 2014 and found exactly same problems. Bought some ramps and tools. No more dealer for me. I do use Toyota filters though.
I found the dealer broke my skid plate bolts at the 1st oil change as well. Needless to say I had them replace the bolts which was a real pain for them.
That’s they way to go. I have an 07 Tubdra with a canister and now a ‘19 Tundra with that cartridge. I’m swapping out the plastic housing for an aluminum. No reason to over torque anyway. Silly oil techs that do this….good job guys!!
The first time I tried changing the oil on my 5th Gen, I broke 2 oil filter tools and then broke the plastic housing itself. I wasn’t able to get the housing off. I put fresh oil in, then drove it to a pro who could get the housing off. It was way tight. Fail!
I had almost the exact same experience. I swear, as I was reading your post I wondered if I had written this and forgot about it. In fact, I couldn’t get my housing off, even with all my strength. So, I’m taking it back to the dealer with a complaint.
Excellent video! Please more 5th Gen 4Runner vids if possible. Outstanding info given on this video! Any quick oil lube shop will never do a 4Runner oil change correctly. Listen to this video and ask yourself is my mechanic doing it like this because if so they are a good mechanic. The talent he shares and the ethics this mechanic has is top tier. Appreciate and watch every video you make. Thank you.
I am not sure if he is doing it as a hobby, most of his work is on suspension
Just like scotty kilmer
I have a 16 4-runner trail edition with 20k on the clock. I use it just to get the groceries. Now my 17 Tacoma now has 90 k on the clock and would love to bring it to you for maintenance but I’m in Denver Colorado. I love these videos. You do really nice work. Thank you for the videos.
How about a nice vacation to Northern California? Weather will be warming up soon!
Road Trip!
2012 here, 170K on the clock. It runs and drives perfectly. Amazing trucks
Keep the 5th gen content coming. You should show the driveline service.
Always appreciate seeing things done correctly every step of the way. You sir know what you’re doing. I’ve watched many videos on how to do this job and not one showed how the skid plate was designed to just hang down🤙
Your explanation all along the way was very articulate and clear. Thanks very much for posting this. 😎
The skid plate is designed to hang down but it helps only if you have a lift , working with a floor Jack and Jack stands doesn’t give you much clearance, I have a 2017 sr5 and it helps removing both the plastic and metal skid plate out of the way
Nicely detailed video. For those of you looking for tips for your first oil change... especially if, like myself, you do not have the means to lift your vehicle... I will add this: Get the skid plate out of your way, by first removing plastic shield. Yes, there is a plastic retaining pin holding the shield, unless someone already broke it! Disengage it by prying up center part with screwdriver, then the outer (main) part of pin can be pulled out. It remains connected to the shield. The metal skid plate can now be removed more easily. I used a flower pot to hold the plate up while I removed the screws. You can figure out the two hooks in front after the plate swings down.
The drain plug washer did indeed stick to the pan... so tightly that I wasn't sure if I was scraping on the washer, or a raised lip of the pan itself. Discovered that the pan definitely is flush with the drain hole, after a pair of pliars finally worked the washer loose.
The newly designed Motivx tool worked well on the filter canister, without engaging and potentially damaging the plastic fins. Good advice to use a torque wrench to reassemble, in my opinion.
Currently driving a 2004 tacoma sr5 2x4 with 24k miles.. It is weird how it still feels so new.. after almost 20 years! Toyota is amazing!
Amazing truck. Yeah I had a 98 third gen 4Runner with just under 100K miles on it and it still felt like a new vehicle everything was tight and quiet ran like a top.
WOW, at 24K that Tacoma isn't far from being new.
@@thomasburr9244 I have a 97 4runner at 218K miles. Besides rear axle bearings, exhaust, starter contacts, everything is factory!
Damn! My 04 Prerunner is like at 240k!
@@thomasburr9244 I have a 2010 Toyota Camry 2.5L four cylinder with the 6 Speed Manual Transmission. I have 225, 711 on the clock. Runs so smooth. Just recently replaced the water pump and driver side wheel hub bearing. Other than normal maintenance, this car drives so well. I got a offer today Jan 7th 2022 from one of the mechanics at the dealership. I took it to the dealership to get an front end alignment after replacing that hub assembly bearing.
It s safe to say you are dealing with a genuine garage queen.
I don't know about it being a garage queen based on that used oil color. My 2019 Limited that also just turned 12k...now there's a garage queen!
I just bought a new 23 four runner, plan to do my first oil change at 800km I always do my oil changes very early under light use as there is always minor metal wear in the first couple of changes. I keep my vehicles a long time, so the first few services are the most important. Just something I do and I never have had issues, plus maintenance for me is therapeutic kinda. Great video.
Thank you for this video. It will help me with my first oil change. I just purchased a 2024 Toyota 4runner off-road premium. and the dealership wants me to wait 10,000 miles before I change the oil for the first time which there’s no way I’m doing.
I don’t even own a Toyota 4Runner but I enjoy watching the oil change. Skid plates and that weird filter. I’d replace the plastic one with metal. 6.6 quarts, should stay clean for awhile. Now I want a 4Runner before they change the engine
Thank you for your great video!
We enjoy all your informational videos and appreciate your honest work and tips on how to work on our Toyotas.
Very thorough. Very good with step-by-step procedure in his oil change. Explains how not to install the new filter. And exactly what tools to use.
I find that using adult language always helps in the removal of over torqued filters and drain plugs.
Hahahah, I call it Tourette’s.
I have a 2021 4 runner Venture edition I will only take my truck to Toyota from now on. I did not realize the detail needed to change the oil on a 4 runner . No more quick lubes ... thank you for the detailed video
No bro, the dealer usually does same poor work for oil changes. Mine overtightened everything and broke my skid plates bolts
thank u for demonstrating that stupid plastic part to drain the the filter. I finally bought a user freindly Motiv tool to neatly drain the filter without mess. Also bought a toyota OEM aluminum filter housing due to cracking plastic housing that was damaged at oil change outfit. Now I do all my own oil changes on 2008 sequoia 5.7
I have a 1998 4runner 2.7 as my daily driver just turned 250,000. still doesn't use oil though I change every 3,000. it is the love of my life, after my wife & kids of course.
Nice. I love the 2.7 and wish they still had it available in the 4Runner. What have you had to do to it?
I cut the hangers off my 4Runners front skit. It’s easier to remove it entirely in my opinion. I have 140,000 and I’ve done at least 20 oil changes. I love my 5th gen 4runner.
I suspect those hangers are only present for those with a lift and swing it down for the oil change as demonstrated in the video. I guess there could be other reasons to swing it down but unlikely.
Nice job, well explained and expertly done.
Last oil change on my 2019 4Runner Night Shade was at 15K. I purchased it for my wife in June of 2019 and she cannot drive anymore so it doesn't get driven often. I have a 2021 Tacoma TRD Offroad I purchased in July 2021 which has 975 miles on it. I have two vehicles that I have to alternate driving. The Tacoma is due first maintenance this month.
My dream SUV.Thank you for another great video.
Wow, what a video. Nice job. On a scale of 1 to 10, this video is an ELEVEN.
If you have a Costco membership.
Full synthetic oil is less than $30 usd for two 5 quart jugs.
Not anymore.
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Yeah, but it's still a really good deal.
My 2020 (wife’s), and my 2021 4Runner get oil changed every 5k. First one was 1k on both also. I like the TRD oil filters, they are expensive but use the synthetic fiber.
Great Work Peter😎
Do U Recommend A Metal Filter Housing?
Another thorough job well done.
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Nice video
My oil filter (04152-YZZA5), does not come with drain plug washer.
What part # did you order?
I don't know what to think about this oil filter design.. Is it better for the car or better for the environment?
It is cheaper for Toyota to make, since metal is more expensive than paper, and a couple of rubber O rings. A steel screw on oil filter has several parts which are machined, and have to be assembled liquid tight. Then they have to paint it. The steel ones are bigger and heavier to ship too. So the Toyota ones are better for Toyota's profit margin, and for the environment.
The reason they went to this is 2010 + now have oil coolers way better for your engine
It's nice when a technician appreciates owner's immaculate care of their vehicle. So u know, 2019 Prius comes with canister like this, AND spin on filters. They go by ur VIN#. I wasnt sure which mine took & VIN determined it. Mine has spin on.👍 NOT a fan of plastic. That IS a nice 🚚 truck. Happy New Year!
I had a 1984 and 1/2 4Runner and it was a great two-door truck where the rear white cap could be removed. Four-cylinder engine with 98 horsepower.
Great video! I'm biased of course loving my 2018 4runner. So true on the oil filter housing, so many techs over tighten! I notice many images online people also align the metal tab on the filter housing, after its already tight with the drivers side "tab" on the casting. I've always aligned it with the tab on the passengers side and its been plenty tight, no leaks now I wonder if I’m too tight or too loose, no leaks so far and definitely past hand right. Keep up the amazing videos!
Even the Toyota techs at my local dealership over tightens the filter housing on my 2017 Tacoma. They cracked this housing on my brother's 4 Runner. We just change our own oil. The drain plug and filter housing need to be torqued to specs using a torque wrench or just snug to seat the o ring and drain plug gasket.
I have two 4Runners in the house. I put a Fumoto valve on both drains. It’s pretty nice at least for the oil pan drains.
Torque values: oil pan drain plug, 30 ft-lbs. Oil filter housing, 18 ft-lbs. Oil filter housing drain plug, 10 ft-lbs.
Hello, thank you for your videos, I have a 5th generation 4runner, do you recommend the 1st oil change at 1k miles? Or 5k miles?
When doing an oil change on these 5th gens don't forget to grease the drivetrain. The dealers and quick lubes seem to forget to do it.
I love my 4Runner!
I first learned of toyotas plastic housing filters on this gen 4runner. it's not bad but I do wish it just use a spin on filter so I could run a wix on it. this just takes a teeny bit longer and correct me if I'm wrong but isn't that metal arrow on the housing supposed to line up with the ridge on the oil filter housing. I always thought it was a dummy proof way to get it right without torque wrench. it pretty much bottoms out barely a 8th turn after it anyways so it's basically as tight as it needs to be anyways at that position. also that Toyota oil is made by ExxonMobil so if you wanted to save a bit of money. just buy a 0w20 Mobil 1 oil from Walmart or somewhere and thats as close as it gets to oem Toyota oil without costing a fortune. or use any other reputable 0w20 like Castrol edge or pennzoil platinum.
WIX 57173 Oil Filter and MOBIL1 0W-20 Full-Syn every 5K..... it'll run forever.
Very nice job with details explained.
What is your opinion on the Baxter converter unit so you can use spin on filters?
I understand you might need to cut a hole in skid plate to accommodate extra length of adapter/filter.
That is a super nice 4Runner and it's a TRD. Those filter drains never ever come off for me. They are stuck solid. I wish they are as useful as Toyota planned. I even put the metal canister in a vice and gave it all the beans, nothing, wouldn't budge
It is not a TRD sub model, it just has TRD wheels. It’s an SR5 model. You can determine this by the side plate at 25 seconds into the video, plus it does not have TRD Pro skid plates or shocks.
Given the high price of the 4 runner why doesn’t Toyota use stainless steel in their exhaust systems? Nice job on the oil change.
Possibly because of the high price of the 4Runner.
Good question
Its a 7 or $800 option at the factory
@@gregambrose2566 there is no such an option
@@Tahara-Aichi I just ordered a 22 4runner trd a couple weeks ago and I included it. $799 option.
WAY to many people over torque they're oil filters. Its 101 of car maintenance. You should not have to use a ratchet when putting on a filter.
I’m considering a 2022 TRD Pro... I always do my own maintenence. Thanks for the video and torque specs.
70 grand
For those with this oil filter set up, there is a very specific location to index the filter wrench. It’s easy to think it’s indexed correctly when it is not. Triple check to avoid breaking it.
I have always been told to tighten a bolt or whatever to a specific "foot-pound" or "inch-pound" point. Peter says "millimeter", How do these two terms correspond?
@@BakedRBeans What he's sayimg is "Newton Meters" when you compare them, 25 Newton Meters is about 18 foot pounds
Torque values: oil pan drain plug, 30 ft-lbs. Oil filter housing, 18 ft-lbs. Oil filter housing drain plug, 10 ft-lbs.
Very strong cadence, great video my friend . “I like it !” 🤘🏻
Wow first time watching you you made it so easy and such a nice experience love it thank you very muchhhh
Hello my friend
Thank you for the good work 👍👍👍
I wish I could take my 4 runner to you! You are the best!
Awesome video. Thank you from Nova Scotia.
Yes, missing center plastic push pin from the front splash shield in front of the front skid plate. I changed my oil filter lower housing out for aluminum. Many owners end up having the plastic housing crack. I also installed a fumoto quick drain on my oil pan for easy draining without jacking or lifting in my driveway.
I expect there is a Toyota Cast Aluminum oil filter housing for the plastic one .
No oil in the filter housing before re-installation; is this not an issue on first restart? Great channel, have learned much, do all my own maintenance, RX 350 F Sport
Nope.
Mobil 1 oil in a Toyota container!!!
Definitely a Toyota Flagship vehicle🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
If you have trouble getting the oil filter housing loosened, you can try a 24mm socket and the filter wrench instead of the 3/8" extension. Also it helps if the engine is warm too versus cold.
24 mm?? oh and i just gave up, couldnt budge it with car on ramps. Did oil tho. so guess its the oil change guys tomorrow for filter that i have. hope theyll do it for $20 lol
So just had a 2014 4Runner with the same issue, which the dealer mechanic severely over torqued to the point of insanity. Needless to say that the plastic housing broke,had to order new Assy. # 15620-31060 genuine part (metal). Used original plug which was still good.
Great Work Peter 😎
Happy new year from Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you Peter. Very helpful. Good advice as always. Time for a Kraut break here in Cold New York.
Hello to the beautiful California coast. :)
Peter It's O DOM IT ER :)
Bratwurst on toasted bun with mustard and Kraut !!!
Hey guy 👋. I have a 2015 Toyota Tundra crewmax 5.7 4x4. I am having a front end shimmy around 55-70 mph. On and off not steady. The tires are new and a front end alignment plus tire balanced with road force has been done. The problem is still there a mechanic said everything is tight and looking good up front. What could it be?
I wish you were located in Western Wisconsin. It was -17 last night so you probably don't want to move. LOL
On my '18 SR5 Prem.... replaced the plastic filter housing with the Toyota aluminum version, also replaced all the fasteners with stainless steel (ACE Hdwr had them all) as in my climate the fasteners become rusted and hard to remove, even though I use Never-Cease on all of them. My $.02
I bought a new 2019 4runner and brought it in around 6500 miles for their free maintenance..........They actually did nothing except "inspect". I asked what about and oil change and he said no need for 10,000 miles and that I was old school. I asked what's more important miles or engine run time? No response. Took it home, changed the oil myself and will never go back unless something under warranty fails. I change it every ~5k or so. Oil is cheap compared to an engine.
Same thing happened to me under the Toyota Care program. I just changed mine at 5k and 15k then let Toyota perform the oil changes at 10k and 20k. It’s too bad that air filter replacements are not even part of the Toyota Care program.
Hello Peter. I always learn something from your videos, even an oil change one.
The screw in funnel is a new one on me.
Is that available only at Toyota dealer, or tool truck item?
Widemouth Mobil 1 oil quart bottles will thread right in. Cut an empty one in half for a free funnel.
When it comes to oil, 0W20 from any of the major brands should work equally well as the Toyota brand. I would imagine that Exxon or one of the other major companies manufactures it for Toyota.
Outstanding job and video
Someone send Peter a Toyota Oscar
"why people why!?!?"
I had the same thought when I was on my back trying to take the filter off!
On my 2010 Toyota Camry, I replace the black plastic oil filter canister with the metal Toyota oil filter canister. The metal one is a better.
An advantage is you won’t damage the grooves on the block from over tightening. Plastic will break before you damage the block.
@@Offshore1977 Toyota doesn't have the oil filter housing attached to the block. Generally it's either bolted on or it's part of the upper oil pan
It doesn't matter on the oil filter, I torque mine to spec but it is always hell to remove. I think it is the composite, I am going to try a metal one.
I had purchased a non OEM filter for my Camry. The plastic drain tool was threaded. So you screwed it in instead of having to push it in. Much easier to do.
check out Motiv tool for the future . those plastic ones suck
@@patrickthomas6170
Sold out on the Motiv site.
Thanks for sharing this video, very 👍
I suggest you use RAVENOL ECS 0W-20 oil. It is better than the original Toyota. It has PAO and ESTER base, you will feel the difference.
Fun fact: Toyota 4runners are all still built in Japan. That matters to me....so I bought one :D
I think a lot of over torquing beliefs come from how the heat over time seems to make the oil filters tighter and harder to get off. I have been doing my own oil and always tighten to spec but after 5k that filter is always a pain to get off on any vehicle me or my wife own.
I did my Tundra oil change two times last year. I've owned it five years and had oils changes done at the dealer, but $85 for a dealer to change it versus $55 for two 5 quart jugs of Mobile 1 and a filter, I'm gonna save where I can. But those pesky oil filter housing are a bitch, I found that if they don't wet the O-rings with oil and over torque the housing they suck to get off. But ever since I've been oiling the O-ring and torqueing it to the right amount, they're way easier to get off.
Sir you are like Bob Ross changing oil.
I just did my 2017 tacoma oil change last week ,4 days later filter housing was leaking into the skid plate, o ring was broken when I removed it to look at it,had to do the whole oil and filter change all over again, cost me $60 each, twice in one week,bad design I think
Another informative video Peter. Great job.
Thanks Peter for interesting video, have a great day.
Any idea what would cause an oil light flicker only on the freeway after 60mph? The engine oil level is fine. Car model: 2005 Scion tC Manual transmission with 129k miles.
That 3rd bolt in in 4Runner is also missing…The one in the middle holding the skid plate up…Is it a bolt or a fastener ?
The middle bolt is missing on the plastic. I Have the same year 3 bolts is unnecessary
Always appreciate your videos 👍👍
You are throughout, detailed! Thanks for good video
Yes very detail however mentioning the size of the tools is good
What are your thoughts on the fumoto valves?
Bet you performed the first filter change
Is there enough room to place a Baxter conversion for spin on filter?
My ears thank you for not using the impact wrench 😊
You're the best, love your video.
I’ve never been so interested in a simple oil change. Such a shame Toyota moved to the canister oil filter. I love the simple cartridge filter on the 1GR-FE in my taco. No need to remove skid plates either. C’mon Toyota, keep things simple!
New 2022 skid plate has a cut out that can be removed with two bolts that allow easy access to the filter cartridge. Only took 7 years to do it.
@@CH-jq7xg no kidding?! I put the TRD skid on my wife’s 2020, so it’s the same, take it off every time. My 2021 I have KDSS, so I have RCI skid plates and a small door. That would have been nice to have a dedicated easy way to take the filter out. Way cool.
Newest Toyotas use 0/16W motor oil. So can 0/20W be used in it's place forever? Manuel says replace with proper wt oil on next change if 0/20W was used! I use Kirkland oil and 0/16W is not sold yet. Thanks for your opinion!
0w-20 won’t hurt a bit. The thinner oils are for CAFE standards only.
Nope …. 4Runners call for 0W20…. This is true for all 5th Generation 4Runners … 2010 to present. All have the 4.0 L V6. Not 0W16.
@@stevebrackett2676 Many new MODELS call for 0W-16wt! But thanks for the info.
@@ibbob31 0w20 is actually better for the engine
The funny thing is if owners take their 4 Runners to a quick lube place for sure they won't replace the filter given the additional steps to get to it. Even the dealer techs might skip out who knows.
Do you have a shop? If so may I know where?
Whatever happened to good old metal spin on filters? The cannister filters were used on cars in the 50’s and ere always a mess to change! Now they are back! Why?
You did not use Amsoil for the oil change? Is this because the owner maybe changes the oil every 5K, which wastes the ability of Amsoil? My question is if you go a long time between changes with even Amsoil how much does fuel dilution which happens in all engines affect the oil?
I priced toyota oil and it's more expensive than amsoil.
@@gregambrose2566 Really? How much was it? As it is made by Mobil 1 which is much less expensive than Amsoil. Maybe when Mobil puts it in that Toyota branded bottle the triple the price but I'd be interested to know the price they quoted you.
$92 for 0 w 20 a case of toyota on Amazon and $72 for amsoil and free shipping with membership. Don't know about dealer price though
I bought a 2019 Highlander even though I wanted a 4Runner. The 4Runner's steering wheel was to far to the left and my shoulder was smashed up against the door.
Do you ever service Lexus vehicles?
Great video!
Wouldn't you think the oil is doing it job, if it is dirty? The oil acted as Cleaner and lubrication at the same time.