I don’t know who needs to know this but I’ve came back to this video 5 different times just to get torque specs because it’s SO DETAILED with info. Thank you
My dealership did replace my cabin air filter at my 20k Toyota care oil change. They also had me coming in at 5k for my oil change intervals even though the book says 10k. I was impressed. All covered by Toyota care. 2023 Tacoma.
My dealership had me come in at 5K for the first 2 years (Toyota care), but did not change the oil until 10K. I have a maintenance background and I change my oil every 5K, so I noticed this Immediately. Other than that I'm happy with the service.
for anyone prepping to do this, I'd suggest having a larger 1/2" breaker bar and a 24 mm socket for the oil filter housing because those things can be over torqued by the dealership, at least mine was. this was the solution I'd found on tacoma world, if anyone runs into a similar thing
the "mechanics" they hire at dealerships are the worst of the worst. That's where you go to get your money stolen and shit broken. Gotta do it yourself.
I don't think the dealership even oiled the O-rings when they did the included maintenance on mine. The first time I changed the oil, it was a beast getting the filter off.
I truly enjoyed this video along with the bloopers. I hate it when videos are made and they remove any incident that may happen (Oil catcher). Thanks for sharing Sir.
Great video, I'm 64 years old, and I only rotated tires on one car out of the Many cars and trucks I have had over my lifetime. What I found out is yes it made them wear the same, but it wore out all of them at the same time, so I never rotate tires anymore, why? Because I don't want to have to buy but 2 tires at the same time rather than all 4, It's a lot cheaper to buy 2 tires over 4 or even 5. I don't believe you get more life out of your tires by rotating, but you do get more life out of the set that way because the back usually wears out faster if you have rear-wheel drive and spin your tires when you take off or the front if you have front-wheel drive. And I never included my spare tire in the rotation, which honestly is probably a good idea, especially if they all match and they are all new. I'm going to try it your way on my new Tacoma and see what happens, I don't need a new spare tire, just something to get me to the tire shop if something happens on the road. I do carry a can of fix a flat and a mini air compressor with me everywhere I go, I even carry a tire fix it kit I bought from Amazon in all my cars and trucks so if i can find the whole I can just fix it on the road. I do a lot of backpacking and white water canoeing. Right now I have a dodge ram 2500 Toyota Tacoma and a Honda CRV which doesn't even come with a spare tire at all it just the can to fix a flat lol. I'm going to try it your way this time and rotate my spare into the mix until I get my spare worn down to almost time to buy a new one and see what happens, keep up the good work.
Great video! Love your Taco in that army green, and those wheels and tires! Must be nice, that fancy skid plate door, so you can get to that funky nice plastic housing for that updated new cartridge filter design!!! I have an ‘05 taco with the 1GR- FE with that antiquated design with the spin on oil filter you can change standing up wearing your best clothing… 😂😅
I highly recommend getting an aftermarket oil filter housing, because mine broke trying to take it off myself due to my last maintenance person at Toyota cranking it too tight. Plus the aftermarket one, it's made of better material.
I had the oil geyser out of the same drain pan. Twice! Thought it was a fluke the first time and was ready to move the pan around the second time (Didn't help). I blamed it on the 0-20 thin oil as the 10-30 oil in my other vehicle never geyserd out like that with the same drain pan. I have since put an Oil Splash Pad in the pan and no more Geyser.
Thanks for this. The dealer owes me one more oil change before my freebies expire, but I will be doing it myself from now on. No way I will trust the quick change monkeys with my new Tacoma !
My plan is to do an aluminum CBI front bumper to increase clearance, approach angle and to add a winch. Hoping to do that this winter. I already have the winch sitting here! :-)
nice video, I run a bottle of that stuff every 1500 miles, also try and use ethanol free gas as much as possible. Started doing my own maintenance now that my free Toyota maintenance is over.
I didn't have the place to change my oil last time so I brought it to a shop. They charged $330 to change the oil and change the cabin air filter.... -.- Didn't even go over anything they may have inspected like brake pad thickness. At least a dealership will do that. Thanks for this great walk through!
@@JasonExplainsThings they also put a sticker on the widlndshield to come back in 3k miles. So I'm afraid they put conventional oil in too 😱 all I asked was for the "40k maintenance"
Not a bad video, basically what I do with two differences. 1) Shop vac, connect to the inlet pull vacuum while you take off the the drain plug, you don't get any oil out till you shut off the vacuum. Lazy way to keep clean. 2) Do you not have grease joints on the Drive shafts anymore? I have a 2nd gen Tacoma and I lube them up every time I change the oil. I also do 5k miles or 6 months which ever comes first (use to be 3 months or 5k miles, but I don't drive near as much with my new job).
Felt guilty, but I laughed so hard when the oil sprayed on his floor and he said, “Super cool!” Subscribed to the channel. So much helpful information. Thank you!
I installed a Valvomax drain plug on my Tacoma after I bathed myself with oil on the first change. I scrimp on the cabin air filter because I open my windows and sunroof on nice days. The cabin air filter is largely superfluous with the cabin open. Even the cheap ones protect your ventilation heat exchangers.
I was using the cup wrench and wouldn’t budge. The pieces so where it could grip on were already broken off from the dealer so imma let them deal with it next turn
Funnel, filter wrench and drain tool made in the USA. If that's too steep I'd suggest buying the filter wrench and using cheaper options for the others. If you'd like to see how they're made check out this video (not sponsored): th-cam.com/video/CKCHmmCkYcg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=d0GQ0698yajkaYPM
Jason, have you thought about having Katzkin make you Tan Leather seat covers for your Tacoma? I’m having them make mine in a Red color that goes well with the Barcelona Red metallic that I’m having our body shop 2 tone my White TRD. Like you, everything needs to “Match”.
I learned on the first oil change to use a large Tupperware container about 5 liters in volume to catch the oil. It’s about 5” tall on the sides and there is no splash what so ever. Im going to def buy the skid plate. The stock one isn’t too hard but def heavy and make your shoulders hurt after. Thanks for the awesome video! Subscribed. Edit: it is a 10liter container. 5 is way too small haha.
I got a 21 green Taco. Air stopped blowing tonight. I hope its just the cab filter. Im gonna try & see tomorrow. If anyone has any advice im all ears! I will try the easiest fix first I think filter is that. If not im gonna be watching videos trying to figure out what to do next😅. The extent of my mechanic skills are changing headlights, filters, & sometimes wiper blades😂
So, I'd recommend watching this video about this topic. Long story short, the aluminum CBI skid had a pretty dramatic failure I feel is caused by removing steel cross-braces when using an aftermarket skid plate. I now use the Toyota TRD front skid and it's been excellent. th-cam.com/video/0_mebxQ5uBg/w-d-xo.html
my 4 cyl tacoma has a traditional oil filter that i like to hand tighten. my camry has the canister style and i gotta say, i really appreciate the simplicity of the tacoma. the canister style seems like a bad design in comparison.
Just bought my 22 Tacoma about 2 weeks ago, but the oil dipstick is impossible to read accurately? Am I the only one with this issue or should I be worried. I’m taking it to the dealership tomorrow to check it out.
Why did Toyota put the oil filter on the bottom for gen 3? 🤯. I rotate tires like every 20k. Every 5k seems excessive.... Note I drive mostly freeway miles.
Mmmmm🧐? Thank you for the tips on the oil drain tool kit, I am going to purchase one. The filter removal sockets purchased thus far have been junk. And I do use the same exact oil. Thank you for finding the cabin air filter location, I was wondering about that. Your tire rotation plan is clever. Though, what about the transmission fluid level, and you forgot the differentials. Thank you and motor on!
@@JasonExplainsThings how do you know that the current oil level in the transmission and differentials is correct? Do you have faith in the factory's procedure, and or in the dealership pre-sale inspection? Have I checked mine? You ask. NO! I feel neglectful in that respect. The all too (new practice) common practice these days is to have a sealed transmission, no dip stick. We customers are the dipsticks now days for allowing this practice to continue. And I have not checked the diffs due to blind faith that they got it right at the factory, foolish I know. This will change as soon as I return home from my journey. No, I am not driving my Tacoma currently. Now what about that transfer case, I have forgotten all about it, I have become such a slacker. 🥺
That is too long for sure. Most professionals believe Toyota and others do this as a marketing ploy to say the cost of ownership is low. DIY 5k oil changes are a great way to save money and keep your vehicle running great for hundreds of thousands of miles. I'd check out video from The Car Care Nut on this topic. He knows way more about it than I do.
God, I have that drain pan and I HATE it. It's so neat when oil unexpectedly shoots all over you and it totally shouldn't. Then you flinch and slam your head into your lower control arm.
I’ve got a question for you Jason. My dealership uses Mobile 1 full synthetic oil when they change the oil and filter. If Havoline is better oil, why do they use Mobile 1 ? I get free oil and filter changes for as long as I own my truck, (which is about 15-20 years or 250K to 300K miles). Toyota says to change the oil and filter every 10K miles but I still change it every 5K miles, so I buy the Mobile 1 full synthetic oil and filter and crush washer, so Toyota charges me $40 every time I’m paying for it. My 23 TRD Off Road is about a year old with 8,500 miles. We’re going to MT this weekend for vacation, so I’m sure after returning home it’ll have 10K miles on it. Since our dealership uses Mobile 1 full synthetic oil, will it hurt my 3.5L to use the Havoline for the times I’m paying for the oil change? I appreciate your channel and content.
I love those but don’t see the point as much when you need to crawl under the vehicle for the oil filter anyway. On my VW GTI I used an extractor every time because the filter was on the top as well… so I could do an oil change without lifting the vehicle at all. 👍
I've used oil stabilizer in the past on older vehicles with well over 100,000 miles. I wouldn't recommend oil stabilizer in a new or low mileage vehicle. But do your own research and talk to a mechanic you trust.
Thanks for the videos. Been watching them like crazy. I'm waiting for my very first 4runner which is on a shipping vessel right now to the states. So i know Toyota has their service package and from what I've seen, most New Toyota owners are doing the servicing on their own including a 1000 mile break in oil change. Did you happen to do the same? Are you planning to use Any of the 2 year toyota service?
We did use it for the 10k and 20k service for the 4Runner… and did my own oil changes at 5 and 15k. So by all means use it, but I highly suggest doing oil changes every 5k miles. For the Tacoma I’m currently at 8500 so I haven’t had them service it yet.
Wonderful helpful tips and guide. I have a 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 3.5L V6. @ 36,000 miles I have a question and wanted to know if the same things you use work for mine as well or should I get a different kind of oil? Second question is what kind of transmission oil fuild do I use to change and what other things do I need to change also? It's hard to find real loyal mechanics so I came across your channel and hoping to get some help all the way from: Juneau Alaska
Thank you! But K&N filters let 30 microns of dirt through the intake. Not good for sensors. Best filter is WIX 3-5 microns. Techron should be added the last tank before a oil change. Not after a oil change.
Thats why i won't us K&N. Yes they are better for performance and longevity of the filter itself but not for the longevity of the vehicle as it lets more dirt through.
Its better to use your fuel cleaner just BEFORE your oil change. Then you're dumping all the unburnt hydrocarbon buildup into the old oil that you're about to change. I have 260k on my Taco with no major issues.
Where do you stand on low mileage vehicles? Service at the 5k mark or based on time? I work from home so my truck does not get up to 5k miles very quickly.
Do you have TPMS on all 5 tires? I am thinking of doing this for my truck, but wondering if I only have 4 TPMS, when I put the spare to passenger rear, it will throw a code for the sensors.
It will but there’s a way around it: Toyota Tacoma TPMS Tool: Reprogram After Rotating Tires or Swapping Wheels! th-cam.com/video/NkXqJP2j5CI/w-d-xo.html
I torque the oil filter cap to 18' lbs and oil cap plug to 10' lbs....every 2 days I see a small drip on my oil filter cap. Should I tighten the oil filter cap some more?
YOU FORGOT A STEP!!! After rotating the tires you need to reset the TPMS so it can relearn the tire positions. Although, I'm not sure how that's going to work if you have a sensor in your spare. Normally, that's not the case, but you have an active spare that you're using in the rotation and the TPMS doesn't account for the spare.
Don’t use TRD or K&N type oil soaked filters. They allow a think film of oil to deposit on the mass airflow sensor and can affect the air to fuel ratio. Not only can that affect mileage, but throwing off the stoichiometric ratio can ruin your catalytic converter. Stick with a stock Toyota filter.
Cuestion... why do use 0w-20 on toyotas 2.7 in line 4 or 3.2 v 6 ..? When in the rest of the word toyota owner manual call for 5w-40 whats the diference betwin those ? Im look online alot but cant find eny thing
What size tires do you run? Also I have the same wheel set up as you. But… seems like you can install a full-size spare under the bed. Can you? I always heard that you need to modify it.
Do you have any trouble with you spare tire wheel rubbing up against the undercarriage and ruining the outside wall of your tire? I have the same trd wheels and have some toyo open countries and found that rubbing was a problem
Already done! I have an oil change video from last year you could check out. Tire rotation and inspection would be the same as this video: th-cam.com/video/cUPUzN7h9zU/w-d-xo.html
Can you get away with using a 3-ton low profile Pittsburgh (20in max height) on a 3rd Gen trd off-road? Or is there any advantage to spending more on a long reach Daytona?
Last time I was at the stealership they quoted me $65 to replace the cabin filter. I politely said "f that" I'll do it myself. LOL
Holy crap, some folks have no shame. BUT... I mean... it's a good 2 minutes of work. Probably should've paid it! 😉
@@JasonExplainsThings 🤣😂🤣
Visalia Toyota wanted $55. I bought one for $12.
I went in for an oil change today and my dealer quoted me 85$ for an air cabin filter
It cost me 45.00 at the shop for a cabin air filter. But that was the last time. I can buy them for 8.00 dollars.
I don’t know who needs to know this but I’ve came back to this video 5 different times just to get torque specs because it’s SO DETAILED with info. Thank you
Hey thanks! I really appreciate it.
My dealership did replace my cabin air filter at my 20k Toyota care oil change. They also had me coming in at 5k for my oil change intervals even though the book says 10k. I was impressed. All covered by Toyota care. 2023 Tacoma.
That’s rad! Your dealership is a rare breed.
My dealership had me come in at 5K for the first 2 years (Toyota care), but did not change the oil until 10K. I have a maintenance background and I change my oil every 5K, so I noticed this Immediately. Other than that I'm happy with the service.
Same here. 2022 Tacoma. Exact same treatment!
for anyone prepping to do this, I'd suggest having a larger 1/2" breaker bar and a 24 mm socket for the oil filter housing because those things can be over torqued by the dealership, at least mine was. this was the solution I'd found on tacoma world, if anyone runs into a similar thing
the "mechanics" they hire at dealerships are the worst of the worst. That's where you go to get your money stolen and shit broken. Gotta do it yourself.
Bro I just took a ratchet to the nose from pulling on the oil filter😂
And a torque wrench to tightening the housing to 25 nm.
I don't think the dealership even oiled the O-rings when they did the included maintenance on mine. The first time I changed the oil, it was a beast getting the filter off.
Very clearly laid out guide! Every new owner should watch this
Thanks! I loved your Jeep/Toyota comparison video. 🤜🤛
I truly enjoyed this video along with the bloopers. I hate it when videos are made and they remove any incident that may happen (Oil catcher). Thanks for sharing Sir.
Great video, I'm 64 years old, and I only rotated tires on one car out of the Many cars and trucks I have had over my lifetime. What I found out is yes it made them wear the same, but it wore out all of them at the same time, so I never rotate tires anymore, why? Because I don't want to have to buy but 2 tires at the same time rather than all 4, It's a lot cheaper to buy 2 tires over 4 or even 5. I don't believe you get more life out of your tires by rotating, but you do get more life out of the set that way because the back usually wears out faster if you have rear-wheel drive and spin your tires when you take off or the front if you have front-wheel drive. And I never included my spare tire in the rotation, which honestly is probably a good idea, especially if they all match and they are all new. I'm going to try it your way on my new Tacoma and see what happens, I don't need a new spare tire, just something to get me to the tire shop if something happens on the road. I do carry a can of fix a flat and a mini air compressor with me everywhere I go, I even carry a tire fix it kit I bought from Amazon in all my cars and trucks so if i can find the whole I can just fix it on the road. I do a lot of backpacking and white water canoeing. Right now I have a dodge ram 2500 Toyota Tacoma and a Honda CRV which doesn't even come with a spare tire at all it just the can to fix a flat lol. I'm going to try it your way this time and rotate my spare into the mix until I get my spare worn down to almost time to buy a new one and see what happens, keep up the good work.
Love this simple video packed with the most relevant info like torque specs and product suggestions to make things easier. I really appreciate this.
My truck reaching its first oil change, and this was all great needed info… you got yourself a subscriber
Welcome aboard!
Same , I’m in love with my 23 TRD OR
I just got a Tacoma and I am learning so much with this video! Thank you so much!!!!
You’re welcome!
The Toyota dealership that got me my 21 Tacoma had a deal at the time that changed my oil filter, air filter, and tire rotations for life
Crazy. I’d recommend every 5k not 10k.
Great Video! After my last oil change at the Stealerships I learned a $129.00 lesson. DYI! Thanks for the video!
Haha this guy is all fun! Thanks for this great explanation,I’m a Taco owner and wanted to know how to reset maintenance light 😅
Great video! Love your Taco in that army green, and those wheels and tires!
Must be nice, that fancy skid plate door, so you can get to that funky nice plastic housing for that updated new cartridge filter design!!!
I have an ‘05 taco with the 1GR- FE with that antiquated design with the spin on oil filter you can change standing up wearing your best clothing… 😂😅
Yeah the spin on filters are making a comeback for the 4th gen. 👍
@@JasonExplainsThings That’s cool Jason, too bad they dropped the V6 for the turbo 4… 🙁
I highly recommend getting an aftermarket oil filter housing, because mine broke trying to take it off myself due to my last maintenance person at Toyota cranking it too tight. Plus the aftermarket one, it's made of better material.
There's an aluminum filter housing from Toyota that I've since upgraded to. That's the one I'd recommend.
I have splashed oil many times in my shop doing oil changes. I know the feeling.
I had the oil geyser out of the same drain pan. Twice! Thought it was a fluke the first time and was ready to move the pan around the second time (Didn't help). I blamed it on the 0-20 thin oil as the 10-30 oil in my other vehicle never geyserd out like that with the same drain pan. I have since put an Oil Splash Pad in the pan and no more Geyser.
Good news and views,no BS, just smart helpful knowledge,earned a subscription❤
Much appreciated!
Thanks for this. The dealer owes me one more oil change before my freebies expire, but I will be doing it myself from now on. No way I will trust the quick change monkeys with my new Tacoma !
Awesome video! I appreciate you adding all the torque specs 👍🏼
Nice job! Sarge is looking good with the new skid plate!!!!!
Thanks Chloe! It's not as pristine anymore. But it's doing its job well.
This is Helpful!! Thanks.. im no mechanic..
Neither was I... just started tinkering about 13 years ago. Now it's what I do for fun. :-)
@@JasonExplainsThings are you Cutting soon your Bumper.. Seems alot of Taco are doing it to make clearance on the front Wheel
My plan is to do an aluminum CBI front bumper to increase clearance, approach angle and to add a winch. Hoping to do that this winter. I already have the winch sitting here! :-)
Awesome video Jason!
nice video, I run a bottle of that stuff every 1500 miles, also try and use ethanol free gas as much as possible. Started doing my own maintenance now that my free Toyota maintenance is over.
I didn't have the place to change my oil last time so I brought it to a shop. They charged $330 to change the oil and change the cabin air filter.... -.- Didn't even go over anything they may have inspected like brake pad thickness. At least a dealership will do that.
Thanks for this great walk through!
Oh my gosh! That is complete madness. This right here is why I make these videos.
@@JasonExplainsThings they also put a sticker on the widlndshield to come back in 3k miles. So I'm afraid they put conventional oil in too 😱 all I asked was for the "40k maintenance"
You can use a piece of felt to reduce the chances of a spill or get yourself a fumoto oil drain valve.
Not a bad video, basically what I do with two differences. 1) Shop vac, connect to the inlet pull vacuum while you take off the the drain plug, you don't get any oil out till you shut off the vacuum. Lazy way to keep clean. 2) Do you not have grease joints on the Drive shafts anymore? I have a 2nd gen Tacoma and I lube them up every time I change the oil. I also do 5k miles or 6 months which ever comes first (use to be 3 months or 5k miles, but I don't drive near as much with my new job).
On my 4Runner you do need to lube the drive shaft, but it’s sealed on my Tacoma.
Great video Jason! Yep no dealerships here
Felt guilty, but I laughed so hard when the oil sprayed on his floor and he said, “Super cool!”
Subscribed to the channel. So much helpful information. Thank you!
You can laugh at me Rich. It’s all good. 🤣
Thats a lot of tasks for a simple oil change. Glad my frontier's filter just screws off lol
was thinking the same thing. I bought a 2023 Tacoma and looking to do first service and I’m like damn
Hey you should check out Capri 4.5 gallon drain pans. Well built deep walled, no flexing or twisting with 7 quarts in it. Holds about 8 quarts safely.
I definitely will.
I installed a Valvomax drain plug on my Tacoma after I bathed myself with oil on the first change. I scrimp on the cabin air filter because I open my windows and sunroof on nice days. The cabin air filter is largely superfluous with the cabin open. Even the cheap ones protect your ventilation heat exchangers.
Wait a car manufacturer did something nice and made a cabin filter super easy to check!
I was using the cup wrench and wouldn’t budge. The pieces so where it could grip on were already broken off from the dealer so imma let them deal with it next turn
Buy a Fumoto valve to replace your drain plug,,quit dealing with the mess,,works awesome.
$70 for a damn funnel and filter wrench?!
Funnel, filter wrench and drain tool made in the USA. If that's too steep I'd suggest buying the filter wrench and using cheaper options for the others. If you'd like to see how they're made check out this video (not sponsored): th-cam.com/video/CKCHmmCkYcg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=d0GQ0698yajkaYPM
Never changed plug gasket/washer in my life unless there was a leak previously.
Cool. You do you man. I buy them in bulk so I don't think swapping it out is a big issue.
Tip for preventing oil from shooting out and getting everywhere, put a oil no splatter pad in the pan
Why use Techron? I use Top Tier gas, serve the same purpose!
I have the exact same drain pan and I hate the mess too. maybe use a funnel to direct the flow....
Yeah check out videos I’ve done since. I use a deep pan now and it’s awesome.
Good vid, but I have always just done front to back on my tire rotations
My Brother in Law was a Researcher for Chevron for many years. He tested oil on HUGE engines. What kind of oil should you run? FRESH.
So, any recommendation?
@@Kris_P._Bey_Ken FRESH! Doesn’t matter what brand…or additives..Use FRESH Clean Oil.
@@MarcusRefusius alright then. What about weight? Any, as long as it's fresh. Synthetic? Semi Synthetic? Conventional?
@@Kris_P._Bey_Ken Manufacturer’s recommendation on weight. Everything else is MOOT.
@@MarcusRefusius alright then👍
Thanks Jason,you just saved me $100.00....
$69 for that tool is nuts
Thanks for the video
Great video Jason, you are very good explaining things hehe
Jason, have you thought about having Katzkin make you Tan Leather seat covers for your Tacoma?
I’m having them make mine in a Red color that goes well with the Barcelona Red metallic that I’m having our body shop 2 tone my White TRD.
Like you, everything needs to “Match”.
Cool idea. I’ve heard good things about the Katzkin and PRP seat covers. Might go all fancy some day.
Jason, just got my Tacoma and found your content so well presented and detailed. Thank you.
Wanted to ask what hood protector you use?
It's from AVS.
I learned on the first oil change to use a large Tupperware container about 5 liters in volume to catch the oil. It’s about 5” tall on the sides and there is no splash what so ever. Im going to def buy the skid plate. The stock one isn’t too hard but def heavy and make your shoulders hurt after. Thanks for the awesome video! Subscribed.
Edit: it is a 10liter container. 5 is way too small haha.
Thanks Danny! Hey I actually have a discount code for it. Expires in a few weeks but it should be active now: CPM6LYBLBP
@@JasonExplainsThings thank you very much for the code.
lol jus ordered my truck! wont get it for another 4 months but i wanna know all the repair so i can diy that bad boy thanks for the vid
Great video. One additional item to consider is greasing the U-Joints.
My Tacoma doesn't have grease zerks actually. When they wear out I'll likely replace them with ones that do.
@@JasonExplainsThings you have to check carefully, my '18 had 1 on the front drive shaft that I found when I started doing my own oil changes
I got a 21 green Taco. Air stopped blowing tonight. I hope its just the cab filter. Im gonna try & see tomorrow. If anyone has any advice im all ears! I will try the easiest fix first I think filter is that. If not im gonna be watching videos trying to figure out what to do next😅. The extent of my mechanic skills are changing headlights, filters, & sometimes wiper blades😂
Great video! Thank you.
SARGE is looking sharp 👌
Right now there is kitty litter all over my driveway thanks to that oil pan.
😂
And this ladies and gentlemen is how its done
Jason, did the steel CBI skid plate used on your Tacoma take care of the design issue you noted on the aluminum plate used on your 4 runner?
So, I'd recommend watching this video about this topic. Long story short, the aluminum CBI skid had a pretty dramatic failure I feel is caused by removing steel cross-braces when using an aftermarket skid plate. I now use the Toyota TRD front skid and it's been excellent. th-cam.com/video/0_mebxQ5uBg/w-d-xo.html
Sweet truck
my 4 cyl tacoma has a traditional oil filter that i like to hand tighten. my camry has the canister style and i gotta say, i really appreciate the simplicity of the tacoma. the canister style seems like a bad design in comparison.
They went back to a spin on filter for the 4th Gen. 👍
Just bought my 22 Tacoma about 2 weeks ago, but the oil dipstick is impossible to read accurately? Am I the only one with this issue or should I be worried. I’m taking it to the dealership tomorrow to check it out.
Why did Toyota put the oil filter on the bottom for gen 3? 🤯. I rotate tires like every 20k. Every 5k seems excessive.... Note I drive mostly freeway miles.
Mmmmm🧐?
Thank you for the tips on the oil drain tool kit, I am going to purchase one. The filter removal sockets purchased thus far have been junk.
And I do use the same exact oil.
Thank you for finding the cabin air filter location, I was wondering about that.
Your tire rotation plan is clever.
Though, what about the transmission fluid level, and you forgot the differentials.
Thank you and motor on!
Trans fluid and diff changes are more of a 30k-40k interval. When the time comes I'll definitely do those.
@@JasonExplainsThings how do you know that the current oil level in the transmission and differentials is correct? Do you have faith in the factory's procedure, and or in the dealership pre-sale inspection?
Have I checked mine? You ask.
NO! I feel neglectful in that respect.
The all too (new practice) common practice these days is to have a sealed transmission, no dip stick.
We customers are the dipsticks now days for allowing this practice to continue.
And I have not checked the diffs due to blind faith that they got it right at the factory, foolish I know. This will change as soon as I return home from my journey. No, I am not driving my Tacoma currently.
Now what about that transfer case, I have forgotten all about it, I have become such a slacker. 🥺
My Toyota care only covered 2 oil changes! They said it's synthetic so only needs a change every 10k miles
That is too long for sure. Most professionals believe Toyota and others do this as a marketing ploy to say the cost of ownership is low. DIY 5k oil changes are a great way to save money and keep your vehicle running great for hundreds of thousands of miles. I'd check out video from The Car Care Nut on this topic. He knows way more about it than I do.
Do TPMS sensors automatically reset to the position on tire rotation ?
Yes, but if you rotate the spare too, I believe it will require a reset.
God, I have that drain pan and I HATE it.
It's so neat when oil unexpectedly shoots all over you and it totally shouldn't. Then you flinch and slam your head into your lower control arm.
Oh man. 😫
I’ve got a question for you Jason.
My dealership uses Mobile 1 full synthetic oil when they change the oil and filter.
If Havoline is better oil, why do they use Mobile 1 ?
I get free oil and filter changes for as long as I own my truck, (which is about 15-20 years or 250K to 300K miles).
Toyota says to change the oil and filter every 10K miles but I still change it every 5K miles, so I buy the Mobile 1 full synthetic oil and filter and crush washer, so Toyota charges me $40 every time I’m paying for it.
My 23 TRD Off Road is about a year old with 8,500 miles.
We’re going to MT this weekend for vacation, so I’m sure after returning home it’ll have 10K miles on it.
Since our dealership uses Mobile 1 full synthetic oil, will it hurt my 3.5L to use the Havoline for the times I’m paying for the oil change?
I appreciate your channel and content.
Mobile 1 is great oil too. No issue in using it.
Fumoto valve instead of drain plug...it is safe. .it has two safety devices to keep the splashing around.
Yeah I’ve heard good things. 👍
Pro tip, put a shop vac in your fill spout and the oil wont rocket out when you pull the plug. :D
Interesting idea
Brother next time use your fluid extractor to remove the oil via your dip stick tube. It would have saved you from cleaning up a mess.
I love those but don’t see the point as much when you need to crawl under the vehicle for the oil filter anyway. On my VW GTI I used an extractor every time because the filter was on the top as well… so I could do an oil change without lifting the vehicle at all. 👍
I have that same oil drain pan and no matter how cool the truck is…. It splashes out every single time.
I just discovered your channel and planning on getting a Tacoma in Aug. Would you recommend Lucas oil stabilizer, or other Lucas products.
I've used oil stabilizer in the past on older vehicles with well over 100,000 miles. I wouldn't recommend oil stabilizer in a new or low mileage vehicle. But do your own research and talk to a mechanic you trust.
@@JasonExplainsThings thanks.
Thanks for the videos. Been watching them like crazy. I'm waiting for my very first 4runner which is on a shipping vessel right now to the states. So i know Toyota has their service package and from what I've seen, most New Toyota owners are doing the servicing on their own including a 1000 mile break in oil change. Did you happen to do the same? Are you planning to use Any of the 2 year toyota service?
We did use it for the 10k and 20k service for the 4Runner… and did my own oil changes at 5 and 15k. So by all means use it, but I highly suggest doing oil changes every 5k miles.
For the Tacoma I’m currently at 8500 so I haven’t had them service it yet.
@@JasonExplainsThings Thank you! appreciate your insight!
Wonderful helpful tips and guide. I have a 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 3.5L V6. @ 36,000 miles I have a question and wanted to know if the same things you use work for mine as well or should I get a different kind of oil? Second question is what kind of transmission oil fuild do I use to change and what other things do I need to change also? It's hard to find real loyal mechanics so I came across your channel and hoping to get some help all the way from: Juneau Alaska
Yep, the engine oil would be the same. Haven’t looked into transmission oil yet since I’m only a 14k miles currently.
@@JasonExplainsThings
Ok, thanks 😇👍
The oil wouldn't shoot out if you had the vent open. Just a little advice from experience
What vent?
Is there any reason why you can't install the smaller O ring while the housing is out of the car?
That’s a personal preference. For me it tends to fall off when you’re screwing it back in.
Thank you! But K&N filters let 30 microns of dirt through the intake. Not good for sensors. Best filter is WIX 3-5 microns. Techron should be added the last tank before a oil change. Not after a oil change.
Thats why i won't us K&N. Yes they are better for performance and longevity of the filter itself but not for the longevity of the vehicle as it lets more dirt through.
you came up with that all by yourself didnt pal?
@@BenState Through years of research
please cite the 30 micron and sensor link.
@@BenState th-cam.com/video/sJ3L-E-ufYo/w-d-xo.html
Its better to use your fuel cleaner just BEFORE your oil change. Then you're dumping all the unburnt hydrocarbon buildup into the old oil that you're about to change. I have 260k on my Taco with no major issues.
I love this video
Where do you stand on low mileage vehicles? Service at the 5k mark or based on time? I work from home so my truck does not get up to 5k miles very quickly.
I’ve heard a good rule of thumb is every 5k or 6 months. Some say you can stretch that to a year if you don’t drive much.
Do you have TPMS on all 5 tires? I am thinking of doing this for my truck, but wondering if I only have 4 TPMS, when I put the spare to passenger rear, it will throw a code for the sensors.
It will but there’s a way around it: Toyota Tacoma TPMS Tool: Reprogram After Rotating Tires or Swapping Wheels!
th-cam.com/video/NkXqJP2j5CI/w-d-xo.html
Ok the TPMS tool you use in the video is one I was looking at getting myself. Do all 5 tires have TPMS on your truck? Or just 4?
I torque the oil filter cap to 18' lbs and oil cap plug to 10' lbs....every 2 days I see a small drip on my oil filter cap. Should I tighten the oil filter cap some more?
Might be worth checking.
@JasonExplainsThings I will Thank you.
YOU FORGOT A STEP!!! After rotating the tires you need to reset the TPMS so it can relearn the tire positions. Although, I'm not sure how that's going to work if you have a sensor in your spare. Normally, that's not the case, but you have an active spare that you're using in the rotation and the TPMS doesn't account for the spare.
I'll be making a follow up video all about having 5 tires with TPMS sensors. It ends up being a pain to work, but I figured it out.
Nice job 👍.
Question for anyone. I was looking for this type of oil and couldn’t find it. But I did find the havoline pro DS. Will this work the same?
Yeah that would be just as good. They just asked me to promote the other one because it's newer. I've used both.
Don’t use TRD or K&N type oil soaked filters. They allow a think film of oil to deposit on the mass airflow sensor and can affect the air to fuel ratio. Not only can that affect mileage, but throwing off the stoichiometric ratio can ruin your catalytic converter.
Stick with a stock Toyota filter.
All good points. Also since I off-road in dusty conditions it’s easier to quickly clean the stock filters.
@@JasonExplainsThings Great video ! Huge Toyota fan. 3rd gen 4Runner and a Land Cruiser.
Cuestion... why do use 0w-20 on toyotas 2.7 in line 4 or 3.2 v 6 ..? When in the rest of the word toyota owner manual call for 5w-40 whats the diference betwin those ? Im look online alot but cant find eny thing
Just following the owners manual.
How hard is it to change oil pan gasket. Seem to be seeping oil. Not a bad drip. Maybe I should tighten the allen bolts.
I haven't done one on a Tacoma yet. From what I've seen it's a rubber gasket. Likely not too hard.
At the toyota dealer, they told me oil change must be done every 10K miles?
Here's a great video on this topic from the Car Care Nut: th-cam.com/video/TevK-u3vkx4/w-d-xo.html
Does anyone know where to get the Havoline Pro RS oil? I can’t find it anywhere!
Yeah it’s impossible these days. I’m using Havoline Pro-DS instead.
What size tires do you run? Also I have the same wheel set up as you. But… seems like you can install a full-size spare under the bed. Can you? I always heard that you need to modify it.
265/70/17… so only oversized by 1 inch. Fits in the spare spot just fine. From what I understand a 33 will fit.
Do you have any trouble with you spare tire wheel rubbing up against the undercarriage and ruining the outside wall of your tire? I have the same trd wheels and have some toyo open countries and found that rubbing was a problem
Hey there Kevin, no not at all. Beyond the wheel getting dirty it hasn’t gotten damaged.
Love that front hood guard, where did you get it ? Looks awesome !
Thanks! It’s from AVS. Here’s a link: amzn.to/3JfCsno
@@JasonExplainsThings thanks brother, Love your truck! Looks great!
2015, 4.0 and my filter is up top of the motor
Great video! Could you do the same video for 4Runner?
Already done! I have an oil change video from last year you could check out. Tire rotation and inspection would be the same as this video:
th-cam.com/video/cUPUzN7h9zU/w-d-xo.html
@@JasonExplainsThings thank you, Jason!
Mobile one makes a synthetic oil that only needs to be changed every 20,000
Thats a heck of a cough you got there guy😂 You may want to go to the most expensive heart hospital in your area to get that checked out.
Dude you went to Yakima to buy your Tacoma? I had to look it up to make sure. I almost worked for them.
Do you live around Yakima?
I’m in Central WA. 👍
Do you have to do anything special with the TPMS when rotating tires?
There’s a procedure to reset them that I linked in the description.
Can you get away with using a 3-ton low profile Pittsburgh (20in max height) on a 3rd Gen trd off-road? Or is there any advantage to spending more on a long reach Daytona?
I use the full height of the jack all the time, but you can always throw a block of wood or something in to use the shorter jack.
That’s what I used to do.
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Thanks for commenting! 🤩
I have the same pan and had the same exact problem…
Yeah I just got a deep one recently. I don't want that to happen again!
Where did you get your bronze badges my dude?
Hey! It’s actually an OEM “trail edition” grill. And the wheels are the same color/paint code.