Very interesting video about a DIY oil change, may I suggest to clean the area around the oil cap on the engine before loosening it up to prevent any debris from getting into the engine.
Toyota crush washers are notorious for sticking to the oil pan. Even the dealer oil change idiot doesn't remove it. (But they make sure the filter is retard tight.) The Valvoline restore and protect motor oil is the real deal for higher mileage engines.
I just changed the oil in my sister’s 21 RAV4 this morning. I just used a 65mm 14 flute cap style oil filter wrench with a ratchet and it came right off. Hit everything with some brake cleaner afterwards and then reinstalled the skid plate. Filled up the oil to 4.8quarts like the book says and then followed up with a tire rotation. I kept telling my sister that she’s over paying when going to the dealer for an oil change, $28 bucks for a 5quart jug of Mobil one and another 5 bucks for a quality filter definitely beats paying 200 plus tax at Toyota.
$200??? I don’t doubt it because I paid that ( and a bit more ) for the first oil change on our 23 RAV4 hybrid. Our Toyota dealership used to have a Toyota made sign that said “ oil change with up to 6 litres of Toyota motor oil and a Genuine a Toyota Oil filter plus multipoint inspection $69.99 “. Now, that sign has been removed because that was back around 2017 when a jug of good quality synthetic oil was around $30 and an oil filter was about $10. Ya the dealership has a big 45 gallon drum of oil and just fills up a metal jug to the recommended amount but now ( in Canada ) a 5 litre jug ( a little more than 5 US quarts ) of Mobil1 or Pennzoil, Valvoline or Quaker State etc costs over $40 or $50 and the Toyota oil filters are close to $20. Mobil1 makes the Genuine Toyota Motor oil for Toyota and the basic formula is the same for all Mobil1 oils but there “ maybe” some Toyota requested additives in the Toyota branded oil. Watch out ordering oil filters off of Amazon etc. There are a lot of knockoffs that “ look like” the real deal but often are inferior in quality. I have always done my own oil changes but since the cost jumped up to almost double what it was 5 or 6 years ago the only reason I get the oil changes done at the dealership is because the vehicle is still under warranty. If something does go wrong I don’t want to give them the excuse to say “ well you or Speedy Lube “ did the oil changes. My dealership charges 1.75 hrs labour to do the oil change. Yes they say they have checked the brake pads, the fluids, the lights and wipers etc and 5hey used to lube the door hinges. However, I watched the vehicle roll into the shop at 10:25 so I went for a walk and came back at 10:55 and the vehicle was already back outside ready for pickup. $225 later ( Canadian Dollars so maybe $175 US ) I was less than happy. Toyota recommends oil changes at 16,000 kilometres which is 10,000 miles but that is just to get the vehicle past the power train portion of the warranty 99.9999% of the time. I feel better about changing the oil every 8000 kilometres ( 5000 miles ) but I’m not going to pay $225 for the “ in between “ oil changes. Strangely the dealership gave us a “ gift “ when we bought the new vehicle . That gift was a piece of paper that basically says that this dealership guarantees the engine for the life of the vehicle as long as the oil changes are done by the dealership. In over 45 years of owning and doing oil changes myself and many many vehicles I have never had an oil related issue with any of them. I’m debating doing the oil changes with Mobil1 and genuine Toyota filters halfway in between the 16,000 recommended oil changes myself and after the Toyota warranty is done, I’ll just throw the “ gift” in the garbage and do all the oil changes myself. Yes I know that doing your own oil changes won’t void the original warranty but why give Toyota an opening to try to back out on covering any issues?
@@Zeek800I didn’t go with my sister to Toyota but that’s what she told her they charged her for an oil change and tire rotation. Being a dealership I could understand why they charged her that much because they have overhead and I don’t. I change my family members oil in my driveway using a quality oil filter and the whatever oil they bring me. Actually I’m losing money when I change their oil because I have supplies I have to use to do said oil change and I pay for those supplies out of my own pocket. Also I’m not going to destroy her drain plug taking it off and putting it back on like shops are known to.
@@Jahalang82 I have always done my own oil changes ( well over 200 times in the past 40 years ) . Yes the dealership’s “ Techs “ don’t always do a good job with an oil change. My Highlander has the famous Toyota plastic oil filter housing “ that is notorious for being over tightened and impossible to remove without damaging it. On my Highlander I had the oil changes done at our dealership because it was still under warranty and the cost was always under $100. Yes oil has almost doubled in price as well as the oil filters.When I had two oil changes in a row where the price was just over $200 a few years back I checked my receipts/ work orders after 5he second time and saw a charge of just under $50 for an “ oil filter assembly “. I asked another dealership what part that was and was told it was the plastic oil filter housing. The “Toyota trained “ Tech “ has done all the oil changes up to that point. He has overtightened the plastic housing and damaged it at removal…..TWICE in 2 oil changes. I can just hear him “ I don’t need no stinking torque wrench I know what 22 lb feet is,”. I had a Sienna that I had changed to the oil at least 6 or 7 times and never damaged that plastic housing. I also never had an oil leak from stripping the drain plug or from the filter housing. My son ha# a 2019 Buick Encore. After the GM dealership’s last of 4 included oil changes we did one ourselves only to discover the “ head “ of the drain plug had been rounded off when it had been tighten the last time.
You SHOULD fill that oil filter with oil before screwing it on. Yes, you'll get minimal spillage but you'll get the knack of it. YES, it DOES matter and it has been proven by the OIL GEEK GUY.
Whoa man she must have a lead foot getting only mid 30’s MPG! Our 2024 is getting 45 around town currently. Although it’s brand new and I’m just about to do its first oil change at 5K miles.
Just another comment, check with your toyota dealer and ask them for the F1 oil filter, it has a little larger oil capacity and your engine will love it ..
I called our local Toyota dealer about Oil Filter cost and they had really good prices under $6, however they were quoting me a filter with the F1 designation versus N1 which I found odd. They said that the F1 was a bit longer and the N1 was a filter they used for the ‘Toyota Care’ changes. Anyone know more about such? I do see that F1 is approved for the RAV4 Hybrid for an alternative, still find it strange so many different ‘Toyota’ alternative part number’s. Thanks for anyone who is in the know!
@ Good luck! If you can, I Also recommend to use a higher octane gas. The Rav 4 will run fine on 87 octane, but just from my own research it does make a difference on engine longevity on what kind of fuel you use. Using a higher octane will help keep the engine clean and running smoother for longer!
Engine MODE? Not with a RAV4. Actually I don't believe Toyota vehicles have that ability exclusively for oil changes and the FILTER specifically (IF the individual DOESN'T prefill the oil filter for INITIAL start up).
Yeah I’ve read some mixed things. In the cars manual, it states that if you’re in a pinch and can’t get your hands on 0w16, that it is ok to substitute 0w20, but to make sure on the following oil change you switch back to 16. I’ve also heard of people who used the 0w20 and have reported they got worse gas mileage because of it. I guess it all depends. I try to stick with 16 when able because that’s just the recommended from Toyota and they got some smart people over there!
@@GetThisNick I haven’t noticed any reduction in mpg. It is probably less than a tenth of a mpg. I’d rather have better protection. There is a reason Toyota recommends 0w20 in their turbo engines. The new Camry comes with 0w8. Toyota needs to meet CAFE and sell new cars. I’m sure the Camry will still last 250k on 0w8, but why not use 0w20 and have the car go 400k+ miles.
@@fallguy4209 It won’t. They are both 0W oils. The 0w20 thins out a little less in the heat. If the VVT is that sensitive they’d all be failing in super cold climates with 0w16.
Yep I noticed that. Not sure why all these rav4 videos with OEM filters show putting oil on the gasket. It already has lube on it so no need to add anything else. My Mazda OEM filters are the same way. 8 years using OEM filters there, never lubed with oil and no issues.
Geez the interior is as dirty as the engine bay 🤦🏻♂️ The new oil filter is already coated no need to double coat with oil. Normally you want drain the oil along with the filter. Also raising up the car you aren’t level so it might not drain 100%.
Raising the front end of the car slightly with the ramps will help the oil drain better actually. The oil drain plug is located to the rear. Having the front end raised slightly is causing the oil to shift towards the drain plug opening therefore having it drain slightly easier. When it comes to refilling the oil and checking the level, it’s important to have the car level in order to get an accurate reading.
@@GetThisNickdon’t get offended just learn next time and clean your car. How do you even read that cluster looks worse than a company truck. It will make you a better driver or the one you “care” about
@@MPowerSubie12 ??? Nobody is getting offended lol I just don’t need someone who’s trying to learn how to do this to read your comment and be told false information. I’m not sure if you actually watched or listened to the video, but as stated in the video this is NOT my car. You don’t need to get offended that you were wrong about having to keep the car level. Look at it as you learned something new today. Have a great day!
Very interesting video about a DIY oil change, may I suggest to clean the area around the oil cap on the engine before loosening it up to prevent any debris from getting into the engine.
Good suggestion
Thank you for this tutorial. I just wonder where you dump these waste oil?
The old oil can be brought back to your local auto parts store to be recycled
Auto Zone.
@@pbyu-eq9yv O’Reilly’s Auto Parts will take used oil for recycling for free.
Very nice video and you explained this oil change exactly correct !! But yeah, do use wheel chocks...
Thanks for the tip about cranking up the heater to make sure the gas engine stays running on hybrids! I was wondering how I would do it.
I'm glad Toyota is going back to traditional oil filters. The previous filters can be annoying to change.
Thank you for the video
Toyota crush washers are notorious for sticking to the oil pan. Even the dealer oil change idiot doesn't remove it. (But they make sure the filter is retard tight.)
The Valvoline restore and protect motor oil is the real deal for higher mileage engines.
I just changed the oil in my sister’s 21 RAV4 this morning. I just used a 65mm 14 flute cap style oil filter wrench with a ratchet and it came right off. Hit everything with some brake cleaner afterwards and then reinstalled the skid plate. Filled up the oil to 4.8quarts like the book says and then followed up with a tire rotation. I kept telling my sister that she’s over paying when going to the dealer for an oil change, $28 bucks for a 5quart jug of Mobil one and another 5 bucks for a quality filter definitely beats paying 200 plus tax at Toyota.
Overtime the amount of money you save is pretty impressive!
WHAT?!! $200 for an OIL CHANGE?!
Insanity.
$200??? I don’t doubt it because I paid that ( and a bit more ) for the first oil change on our 23 RAV4 hybrid. Our Toyota dealership used to have a Toyota made sign that said “ oil change with up to 6 litres of Toyota motor oil and a Genuine a Toyota Oil filter plus multipoint inspection $69.99 “. Now, that sign has been removed because that was back around 2017 when a jug of good quality synthetic oil was around $30 and an oil filter was about $10. Ya the dealership has a big 45 gallon drum of oil and just fills up a metal jug to the recommended amount but now ( in Canada ) a 5 litre jug ( a little more than 5 US quarts ) of Mobil1 or Pennzoil, Valvoline or Quaker State etc costs over $40 or $50 and the Toyota oil filters are close to $20. Mobil1 makes the Genuine Toyota Motor oil for Toyota and the basic formula is the same for all Mobil1 oils but there “ maybe” some Toyota requested additives in the Toyota branded oil. Watch out ordering oil filters off of Amazon etc. There are a lot of knockoffs that “ look like” the real deal but often are inferior in quality. I have always done my own oil changes but since the cost jumped up to almost double what it was 5 or 6 years ago the only reason I get the oil changes done at the dealership is because the vehicle is still under warranty. If something does go wrong I don’t want to give them the excuse to say “ well you or Speedy Lube “ did the oil changes. My dealership charges 1.75 hrs labour to do the oil change. Yes they say they have checked the brake pads, the fluids, the lights and wipers etc and 5hey used to lube the door hinges. However, I watched the vehicle roll into the shop at 10:25 so I went for a walk and came back at 10:55 and the vehicle was already back outside ready for pickup. $225 later ( Canadian Dollars so maybe $175 US ) I was less than happy. Toyota recommends oil changes at 16,000 kilometres which is 10,000 miles but that is just to get the vehicle past the power train portion of the warranty 99.9999% of the time. I feel better about changing the oil every 8000 kilometres ( 5000 miles ) but I’m not going to pay $225 for the “ in between “ oil changes. Strangely the dealership gave us a “ gift “ when we bought the new vehicle . That gift was a piece of paper that basically says that this dealership guarantees the engine for the life of the vehicle as long as the oil changes are done by the dealership. In over 45 years of owning and doing oil changes myself and many many vehicles I have never had an oil related issue with any of them. I’m debating doing the oil changes with Mobil1 and genuine Toyota filters halfway in between the 16,000 recommended oil changes myself and after the Toyota warranty is done, I’ll just throw the “ gift” in the garbage and do all the oil changes myself. Yes I know that doing your own oil changes won’t void the original warranty but why give Toyota an opening to try to back out on covering any issues?
@@Zeek800I didn’t go with my sister to Toyota but that’s what she told her they charged her for an oil change and tire rotation. Being a dealership I could understand why they charged her that much because they have overhead and I don’t. I change my family members oil in my driveway using a quality oil filter and the whatever oil they bring me. Actually I’m losing money when I change their oil because I have supplies I have to use to do said oil change and I pay for those supplies out of my own pocket. Also I’m not going to destroy her drain plug taking it off and putting it back on like shops are known to.
@@Jahalang82 I have always done my own oil changes ( well over 200 times in the past 40 years ) . Yes the dealership’s “ Techs “ don’t always do a good job with an oil change. My Highlander has the famous Toyota plastic oil filter housing “ that is notorious for being over tightened and impossible to remove without damaging it. On my Highlander I had the oil changes done at our dealership because it was still under warranty and the cost was always under $100. Yes oil has almost doubled in price as well as the oil filters.When I had two oil changes in a row where the price was just over $200 a few years back I checked my receipts/ work orders after 5he second time and saw a charge of just under $50 for an “ oil filter assembly “. I asked another dealership what part that was and was told it was the plastic oil filter housing. The “Toyota trained “ Tech “ has done all the oil changes up to that point. He has overtightened the plastic housing and damaged it at removal…..TWICE in 2 oil changes. I can just hear him “ I don’t need no stinking torque wrench I know what 22 lb feet is,”. I had a Sienna that I had changed to the oil at least 6 or 7 times and never damaged that plastic housing. I also never had an oil leak from stripping the drain plug or from the filter housing. My son ha# a 2019 Buick Encore. After the GM dealership’s last of 4 included oil changes we did one ourselves only to discover the “ head “ of the drain plug had been rounded off when it had been tighten the last time.
Thank you, it was very informative. Great job!
No problem!
Very good tutorial. I need to change mine this weekend!
@@ExploreLiveCreateShare Get it done! Oil is cheap, engines aren’t! 👍🏼
@@GetThisNickjust did it!
You SHOULD fill that oil filter with oil before screwing it on. Yes, you'll get minimal spillage but you'll get the knack of it. YES, it DOES matter and it has been proven by the OIL GEEK GUY.
Idk about that lol
Buy the oil filter socket made for that oil filter. Best money ever
Whoa man she must have a lead foot getting only mid 30’s MPG! Our 2024 is getting 45 around town currently. Although it’s brand new and I’m just about to do its first oil change at 5K miles.
Solid video with good tips, thanks!
Just another comment, check with your toyota dealer and ask them for the F1 oil filter, it has a little larger oil capacity and your engine will love it ..
I’ll definitely do some research on that.. thanks for the tip!
I called our local Toyota dealer about Oil Filter cost and they had really good prices under $6, however they were quoting me a filter with the F1 designation versus N1 which I found odd. They said that the F1 was a bit longer and the N1 was a filter they used for the ‘Toyota Care’ changes. Anyone know more about such? I do see that F1 is approved for the RAV4 Hybrid for an alternative, still find it strange so many different ‘Toyota’ alternative part number’s.
Thanks for anyone who is in the know!
Thanks for showing me how to reset!
No problem!
Excellent video instruction thanks! You totally sound like Joe Rogan lol ..
@@Ash-cz7gp first time I’ve ever heard that lol I wish I had Joe Rogans Money! 😂
Thx bro. Good video
Hey should I do my first change at 1K or 5K?
@@eyeheartsushi2212 if it’s a brand new car, I recommend doing an oil change after the first 1k miles and then every 5k miles after that!
@ Thanks. Yes, brand new and it hits 1K in a couple of days. I’ll be doing my first oil change ever this weekend. Wish me luck!
@ Good luck! If you can, I Also recommend to use a higher octane gas. The Rav 4 will run fine on 87 octane, but just from my own research it does make a difference on engine longevity on what kind of fuel you use. Using a higher octane will help keep the engine clean and running smoother for longer!
@@GetThisNick I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks again.
Thank you!!
@@briannabradyy no problem!
I wanna use my impact wrench when it’s time to change it but I’m thinking it will spray oil all over
Thanks for the great video, very informative
@@GabrielA-x6d9g You’re very welcome
Do you need to get oil filter from Toyota?
Not necessarily, but I do.
What you think I rap for, Just to push a RAV4 😂😂
40MPG!
😂😂😂
You didn't torque down the oil drain bolt
What do you do to discard the oil?
Drop it off at autozone.
I buy box of 8 oil filters from dealership. $5 each.
Thank you very much you are the best
No problem!
Wow I'm sure glad you made a video on this because there aren't any other TH-camrs doing oil change tutorials
You should be putting the car into maintenance mode to keep the engine running following an oil change.
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@@kalani1987 th-cam.com/video/tMNpOOfsQmk/w-d-xo.html
Engine MODE? Not with a RAV4. Actually I don't believe Toyota vehicles have that ability exclusively for oil changes and the FILTER specifically (IF the individual DOESN'T prefill the oil filter for INITIAL start up).
Funny how many people here giving you advice. Can’t they just enjoy the video?
lol trust me I know the feeling. You could never please the internet!
Get a Fumoto valve!
You can use 0w20. My gas 19 RAV4 LE runs better with the slightly heavier oil.
Yeah I’ve read some mixed things. In the cars manual, it states that if you’re in a pinch and can’t get your hands on 0w16, that it is ok to substitute 0w20, but to make sure on the following oil change you switch back to 16. I’ve also heard of people who used the 0w20 and have reported they got worse gas mileage because of it. I guess it all depends. I try to stick with 16 when able because that’s just the recommended from Toyota and they got some smart people over there!
@@GetThisNick I haven’t noticed any reduction in mpg. It is probably less than a tenth of a mpg. I’d rather have better protection. There is a reason Toyota recommends 0w20 in their turbo engines. The new Camry comes with 0w8. Toyota needs to meet CAFE and sell new cars. I’m sure the Camry will still last 250k on 0w8, but why not use 0w20 and have the car go 400k+ miles.
Don’t use ow20. Only use that as temporary. You’re gonna ruin your vvt pump
@@fallguy4209 It won’t. They are both 0W oils. The 0w20 thins out a little less in the heat. If the VVT is that sensitive they’d all be failing in super cold climates with 0w16.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q watch the car care nut a master Toyota technician and the largest Toyota channel on TH-cam.
Not the RAV!!
Special appearance!
Toyota oil filters come prelubed
Yep I noticed that. Not sure why all these rav4 videos with OEM filters show putting oil on the gasket. It already has lube on it so no need to add anything else. My Mazda OEM filters are the same way. 8 years using OEM filters there, never lubed with oil and no issues.
I thought it was 4.8 quarts
You are correct. A lot of mechanics throw in 5. It doesn’t hurt anything if you are slightly overfilled.
looks like a flood car.
Geez the interior is as dirty as the engine bay 🤦🏻♂️ The new oil filter is already coated no need to double coat with oil. Normally you want drain the oil along with the filter. Also raising up the car you aren’t level so it might not drain 100%.
Raising the front end of the car slightly with the ramps will help the oil drain better actually. The oil drain plug is located to the rear. Having the front end raised slightly is causing the oil to shift towards the drain plug opening therefore having it drain slightly easier. When it comes to refilling the oil and checking the level, it’s important to have the car level in order to get an accurate reading.
@@GetThisNickdon’t get offended just learn next time and clean your car. How do you even read that cluster looks worse than a company truck. It will make you a better driver or the one you “care” about
@@MPowerSubie12 ??? Nobody is getting offended lol I just don’t need someone who’s trying to learn how to do this to read your comment and be told false information. I’m not sure if you actually watched or listened to the video, but as stated in the video this is NOT my car. You don’t need to get offended that you were wrong about having to keep the car level. Look at it as you learned something new today. Have a great day!
On cars with the drain plug towards the back, raising the front will drain more oil out.
For safety's sake, get some chalk blocks.
Na! Never go by "hand snug" , why, strength, location of filter and grip access and hand snug to you is not hand snug to others, male or female….
Thank you very much!!’
You’re welcome!
Lmao wow the curb rash looks worse on here 🤣🥹
Excellent video! Very detailed. Thank you.
@@admiralking no problem!