3rd Gen 4Runner Oil Change (The Best Way I've Found) // '96-'02 4Runner

Today we're gonna be going over probably the most important (and one of the easiest) maintenance items on the 4Runner: the oil change. There are many ways to go about this, but this is the method I prefer after doing many on my own rig, as well as having experience at a Toyota dealership.
See you next time on the trails!
-Carter
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Parts:
-Oil filter (Wix 51348XP): amzn.to/3WB3rkq
-Drain plug crush washer: amzn.to/3Wz7EVu
-Oil (Pennzoil full synthetic): amzn.to/3YfggBU
-Funnels: amzn.to/3YamfrQ
-Paint (frame, skid plate etc): amzn.to/46mj8zc
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Current 4Runner build:
2000 4runner SR5/Highlander (Millennium Silver)
-5VZ-FE 4x4
-239k miles
-Automatic
-Moon grey interior
-Owned since 2019/184k miles
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Front end:
-Bumper: Addicted Offroad tube
-Headlights: BX Built DYI LED Retrofits
-Grill: DYI retro style mesh w/ Raptor lights
-Winch: Smitty Built x2o 10k Synthetic
-Fog lights: Baja Design Sport pods (yellow)
-Ditch lights: Lasfit pods (white)
-Shocks: Toytec 3" springs/shocks
-Diff drop: Toytec 1" diff drop kit
-CV's: Offroad Solutions high-angle inner boots
-Brakes: Tundra brakes 13WL (TRQ)
Engine bay:
-Hood struts: Spike Engineering struts
-Washer res: Scarab Offroad washer relocation kit
-Lighting: Scarab Offroad under-hood light kit
- Fuse panel: DIY fabricated panel
Side/top:
-Sliders: 4XInnovations HREW sliders
-Wheels: SCS F5 (metallic bronze)
-Tires: BFG Ko2 285/75 R16 (33")
-Roof rack: Prinsu full-length rack
-Tent: Area BFE Black Series (small)
Rear:
-Tail-lights: AmeriLite LED tail lights
-Bumper: 4XInnovations with tire carrier
-Locker: Swapped factory e-locker/4.30 gears
-Shocks: Toytec Boss (discontinued)
-Springs: OME 861s (Land Cruise springs)
-Diff breather: Yotashop diff breather kit
Interior (cabin):
-Stereo: Pioneer single DIN bluetooth
-Phone mount: Scarab Offroad phone mount
-Engine monitor: Scangauge 2
-Floor mats: Weather tech (black)
-Light control: Auxbeam 6-fuse control module
Interior (rear):
-Storage: Custom DIY double slide-out camp kitchen
-Electricity: Wagan Pure Line PSW 2000w inverter
Jackery 500 (dual batter/power storage)
-Fridge: Dometic CFX 40W (discontinued)
-Rear door: Lemme out! mod
-Window: Scarab Offroad window/lock switch (unreleased)

[@driskolestateshow]

Awesome video. Started doing some of my own maintenance on my 2001 4Runner. This is definitely a great tutorial. 💯

[@tobarmatt]

Wow, I am loving your channel. I recently bought a 3rd gen very similar to yours and I’ve been binge watching your videos haha.
Keep it up!! You definitely earned a new consistent viewer.

[@tylerbillet4541]

Great video! I've been considering starting to do my own maintenance on my 3rd gen and this video helped to show how easy it is! Thanks!

[@PartimeOverland]

Yessir! These 3rd gens are really straight forward to work on. I nearly everything on it myself

[@scubbarookie]

Great details and tips for specific oil changing. Thank you!

[@PartimeOverland]

Glad to help!

[@OGRadGrow]

Nice 👍🏾

[@thomasjefferson3552]

thinking about changing mine for the first time on my 98 runner with 150k miles. Have you found any oil is better than another for best fuel economy? I am not sure what type of oil was used in my last oil change. thank you for your help and god speed.

[@starforcefighter]

What do you think of adding Marvel Mystery or Ceratech 20% with full synthetic oil change.

[@jordanwatkins1184]

Hey carter, I have a 2000 limited with a very random and unexplainable coolant loss, hearing bubbles in the dash upon acceleration and engine temp heats up past operating at idle after sitting for 10+ minutes. What could I be looking at would ya think?

[@jordanwatkins1184]

Once driving it’s completely fine, I already have new rad, rad cap, water pump, fan clutch

[@TheMetalLife666]

Bro, I just got my 01 4Runner a couple of weeks ago and trying to find some simple starter trails to go on. I’m also in CO and was wondering if you got any tips?

[@PartimeOverland]

Check out the "Switzerland Trails". That's a great starter. I don't think there's too much snow on it right now...

[@TheMetalLife666]

@@PartimeOverland so I went up yesterday and since I’ve never been up there before and didn’t know exactly what I was getting into I didn’t get too far. Is it pretty flat the whole way? I was by myself and don’t have a winch to get unstuck haha. I want to go back up again soon. What websites or groups do you recommend to meet up with people and find trails?

[@_JimboSlice]

Yooooo, put a wheel chock or two under those rear tires. Other than that, nice video

[@PartimeOverland]

After buying a 3rd gen I sadly didn't have the money for chocks...:/ Haha no you're right, would be better!

[@AUXITOLED]

Good video, Carter. Can we invite you to do a review for our product? We have emailed you to inquire about an opportunity

[@Tobstertacoma]

There is NOTHING like using the cheapest quality parts, lol. Welcome to trailer living!!

[@PartimeOverland]

Sorry, what? I'm lost lol

[@Tobstertacoma]

@@PartimeOverland The oil and filter

[@PartimeOverland]

@@Tobstertacoma What would you use instead?

[@Tobstertacoma]

@@PartimeOverland Mobil 1 and an o.e.m filter OR K&N filter

[@Ninerin0]

Pennzoil platinum full synthetic and wix xp are top notch… idk what he’s on about