Peter, you are definitely among the gods of Toyota maintenance, because you are really good at it. But your attitude and way of communicating is Nobel prize quality. Very rare qualities to find under one name.
I've thought about just leaving the skid plate off of my 05 V8 4runner. All it seems to do is get in the way of oil changes as I don't take it off-road anymore.
I would have been disappointed that I didn't get the Toyo/Lexus/Denso filter. I hope the Wix was an upgraded level of quality. Check out the Kirkland oil! Project Farm did a comparison...
BTW... I've seen other videos where they cut these oil filters open... On one of these, the Wix had only 50% of the filter media compared to the Mobil One... OEM always best in modern engines. I even avoid, if possible, buying the Denso stuff even though they are the OEM manufacturer. I bought Denso air filters and noticed subtle differences and, on my Prius, I saw a negative change in MPG. Since I pulled my OEM Toyota/Denso air filter early, I just put it back in and the next tank regained that mileage, even with 8,000 mi on the air filter already. OEM, OEM, OEM, OEM... (SoCal driving, traffic, hilly residential roads
I just put new Goodyear weather ready tires on my wife’s 2019 RAV4 hybrid had four wheel alignment done they dialed it right in for me went to reputable shop mechanic like yourself mr. Toyota maintenance channel! Big big thumbs up keep those videos coming! I am doing oil changes at 5K I consider my driving extreme cold weather and idling
On my GX470 I suck (vacuum) the oil out trough the dipstick, super easy! About 99.5% of the oil comes out and I use motorcraft oil filter that has been reviewed and proven to be one of the best filters out there.($4). When it comes to oil I also had used Chevron, Havoline, Supertech every 3-4k miles or so to keep the engine clean because is so cheap and easy to do it. I've done the same procedure through the dipstick on many new S550, S450, E350 MBenz some have 250k miles without any issues. Some new modern engines with oil sump pump requires the same procedures as a standard oil change and some will have leave a much greater porcentage of old oil remaining inside.
I bought 2003 sequoia cheap. It had blown head gasket and added a 79k jdm motor. Put some headers on it and dropped in. It's an awesome ride. Ac sucks in it but I'm replacing all that.
Oil change prices just spiked over $70, so it's getting to where I might try to do them myself. In the past, disposing of the oil, and getting dirty, wasn't worth the minor savings available.
I have the 4 L Toyota engine in my Lexus and have always changed the oil myself because I want to know what actually goes in the crankcase. Nothing to it.
@@wholeNwon I get that; it's all about what it's worth to not have to get under the car, get dirty, and worry about where to get rid of your waste. If it's close, I'll pay someone else.
Can confirm, trying to do an oil change on my 09 GX in the driveway is a total pain in the ass because of that f**king skid plate. (Mine spends most of its time in the mountains so it’s gotta stay) Trying to line it up right to reinstall with one arm while getting the bolts up in the f**ker with a ratchet and extension with the other is enough to make me want to burn it all to the ground. Otherwise, best rig I’ve owned and I’m at 225k miles.
I have an 09 GX too and totally agree with your comment. The solution to this is to get a Fumoto drain valve and the skid plate can stay on as long as you modify it a little with a metal cut off wheel to allow the access on the driver side for the filter change. Otherwise you have to use ramps or jack up the front to remove those skid plates easier. I feel your pain, man. It never lines up well on first try, 😝!
@Ryan Martinage: well, technically Prado is a poor man’s GX 470. Prado 120 can be had with a 2.7L I4 ( like in lowest trim Tacoma), a 3.4L V6 from a 3rd gen 4 runner or Taco, a 4.0L V6 from Taco, 4th gen 4Runner or FJ Cruiser, or a 3.0L diesel KZTE - the only reason I would consider a Prado! Only GX came with 2UZ V8. Just saying.
I have that engine in our 2001 Tundra, but I have only 200K on the clock. I use synthetic 5w30 and the larger filter. It takes a nice even 7 quarts that way. By the way, I never check the oil; there is no reason to do so.
Peter is by the book. If the manual says conventional he will not put anything else in unless the customer specifies. I run synthetic myself in my 4.7. Always have.
@@igotJesus88 For the last decade I have been doing once a year oil changes with Amsoil Signature Series. I have saved hundreds of dollars in oil change expenses by using the best oil and filters on the market. My Corolla engine is 15 years old and as good as the day it left the factory
I saw toyota oil filters at Walmart. Unbelievable lol,,,,, the reason why the OEM filters are 1000% better is the filter in it holds in more microns of pollutants theirs a toyota video filtration test. Watch it. I worked at toyota Lexus scion and I believe in there products. Was their 12 yrs.
Great vid. My 2004 GX only has 70k miles so it’s got a good long life ahead of it. Do more videos on the 120 platform as repairs come in please and thank you :)
The only negative of that engine is the timing belt instead of a chain. Belts need to be changed every 90,000 miles I think. My tundra 5.7 is at 106,000 miles and runs like new. I am Toyota fan for life now.
I agree. I wish it was a chain. I have 175,000 on mine and the last timing belt change was 104,000. Expensive maintenance on that. I’m thinking about doing it myself.
@@igotJesus88 I don't think Toyota sells any engines today with a timing belt but at least you researched yours going in. I have only owned one car with a timing belt. When it came time to change it, I listened to the 'experts' and changed a perfectly good water pump at the same time. 20,000 miles later the new pump failed and I had to pay all over again. :)
Yes!!!! I love your videos , thank you so much for making them, friend ! I’m happy you did a gx470! I just purchased one ! Are there more gx470 videos ?
I knew it! I have a 2006 Sequoia with the same engine. 190K and ZERO oil burn with a 7500 mile oil change interval. Outside of the crazy starter motor location, these engines were built very well. Excellent video.
Hi how are you,would you please tell me that I have toyota 2012 highlander(kluger) has 70000 kilometres.so can I change the transmission fluid,and also what’s the best engine oil for it.it has 3.5
I was a little surprised! A man of your precision!How could you just add any brand of engine oil.I understand you didn't have toyota oil filter but ......Everything can be ordered online or over the phone now days. I guess I am under influence of the "project farm" engine oil testing videos.
15 minutes after you open up the drain plug, it's still dripping. That seems to verify that these places who claim to do a ten minute oil change aren't draining all of the old oil.
Love your videos. Just replaced valve cover gaskets but I cannot attach the rear lower bolt on the passenger side because the power steering dipstick holder is in the way. How would I remove it?
The skid plate removal to get at the filter is a nightmare to remove on your back under the car. I doubt the quick lube places even remove it, which means no filter change! The only way to make sure is to do it yourself! I don’t off-road. Wondering if I should remove mine and leave it off like this person? Seems like it may be protective for road rocks hitting soft parts?
Great idea. Next time, I will think about cutting/modifying the skid plate so I can get to the filter, though doing this kind of surgery on my baby will be like cutting off my own damage finger….don’t know if I have the guts to do it. The filter looks easy to remove, but it is very difficult to get a wrench on. No store bought wrench seems to fit a OEM filter. In the video he uses his hand, but after only putting it on firmly my hand, it tightens itself so that you will bust a brain vessel trying to remove it by hand next change. I finally chopped one of my huge assortment of filter wrenches. A small hoop style with a handle chopped to a couple of inches works great! I should sell the “design.”
Sold mine to a trades guy. He wanted to look at a Range Rover as well. As he was leaving I said why do you drive a Toyota van. That closed the deal. He made a sensible choice.
I’m an original owner of a 2004 double-cab, with just over 200K miles, I just recently did my first oil change myself after learning my local shop wanted over one-hundred dollars.
Very nice video! Thank you. I have a 2006 GX470 with 168K miles and have changed the oil myself for years. The damn skid plate (or gravel shield) is a pain. Yeah, the bolts like to eventually strip. Have not decided to leave it off yet but sure would make it easier and quicker to change the oil. Not sure how much longer I'll have this beast, it is now setting the dreaded 0418 and 2445 codes indicating that the emissions air pump has failed. Doubtful that I will be paying the $4000+ to have it repaired. Relatively inexpensive parts but insane labor costs.
I used to own a 2004 Lexus GX 470 with the gold package, but it started having trouble around 150,000 miles and had to sell it. loved the car, has more tech than 2020 cars.
Probably an alternator, radiator, and air ride suspension. All pretty cheap minus the air ride, and only if you replace it instead of doing a coil spring conversion
Hello friends I have 2009 Toyota Avalon that make clunck noise just when I apply brake on low speed like 5 mph and when I take off , I replaced the sway bar bushing - sway bar link plus I put new KYB complete struts and the noise still there 😓 there’s no play on the wheel tie rod look ok n ball joint look good no leak no play.any one had same problem can help
Peter, Your chances of winning an Oscar for this video (like Milos Forman) ended when you used conventional oil. The best engine deserves the best oil. ;-)
While we can argue that synthetic would be a better choice, quite a number of vehicles have gone a million miles without any major repairs, including vehicles that only used conventional motor oil. Of course you would almost certainly change conventional oil at shorter intervals.
@@stevensevek6151 You do MORE oil changes and spend MORE money with conventional oil while subjecting your engine to far more friction and frictional losses. In harsher climates, conventional oil congeals at lower temps and vaporizes in the heat yet it is just as good or good enough? BTW is anyone arguing against iridium plugs that go over 100K miles or coolant that lasts 5 years and saying - use copper core plugs and change them every 12,000 miles or change the good old green antifreeze once a year? For some really weird TH-cam reason, totally obsolete oil is still acceptable in 2020 when synthetic has been running circles around it for nearly 50 years. Should we tear off the coils over each plug and retrofit a distributor cap? How about leaded gas? Is it due for a comeback? What about carburetors , are they just as good as fuel injection? While everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinions they are certainly NOT entitled to their own facts.
I dont get it people. Just undo the oil filter from the top of the engine bay. Just reach down and do it. Been doing it for years on my Toyota 2uzfe v8
So you just skip draining the oil and just move it along? Unfortunately a few quick lube places have a reputation for charging the client for the work that wasn’t done cause it’s too time consuming. Be smart, do your oil change and avoid running a risk of stripped out drain bolts/oil pans and sludge due to failure to drain oil completely.
Maxim’s DIY Garage No i would i do good work, but i know some people wouldnt do the filter cannister style.... as far as not even changing oil ive neverheard or saw that
Love this guy 💯🤴 the king of Toyota
I agree. This guy is great. I just wish he was near me.
Toyota doctor
He should record videos with Scotty Kilmer and label them, "The Toyota Hot Minute: Tips for Toyota Owners and Aficionados"
Very interesting video ,thanks for sharing, love all of your videos 👍
Peter, you are definitely among the gods of Toyota maintenance, because you are really good at it. But your attitude and way of communicating is Nobel prize quality. Very rare qualities to find under one name.
I didn't know the Nobel Prize had an "automotive service and maintenance" category.
Enjoy the videos, I hope business is going well 👍
Not a New England car no rust almost unreal.
My 15 year old Canadian car has no rust because it gets an annual treatment of Krown Rustproofing. I suggest people in New England do the same.
I've thought about just leaving the skid plate off of my 05 V8 4runner. All it seems to do is get in the way of oil changes as I don't take it off-road anymore.
Probably the best V8 that has ever been made.
The most soothing and relaxing oil change video ever.
Those "skid plates" aren't really. They 're more there for air flow to help with fuel efficiency and to limit debris underneath.
312k miles!
Nice vehicle. Proper servicing with correct parts and lubricants will help ensure longevity.
Have a Landcruiser Prado 120 series. Same platform but cheaper and a 4cyl engine. 12 years old and still runs like new.
This guy made an oil change interesting somehow 😂
Drive Toyota, Or Bust 😎
I love the traditional spin on oil filter. Wish my 5.7 had that.
Thanks for the video. I also recently bought a 2004 GX470 with about 290k miles. Runs perfect 😎
I am just curious how these are on fuel I think the new ones only get 16-17 miles to gallon in town!
@@samsacre4304 Your right. Approximately 16-17 mph.
Always helpful & entertaining!! 👍🏻👍🏻
I wish my 2012 GX had the twist on style Oil filters. That canister style is not my style. Why complicate a very simple design of a twist on style?
Agree, I have a 2011 GX and the canister filter is annoying lol
The oil filter geeks will approve of the Wix filter.
Lol
I just buy Toyota yzzd3 OEM 2uzfe filter
Wix, Napa Gold, Dealer all good just keep changing em...
I put wix gold on mine, yep
I would have been disappointed that I didn't get the Toyo/Lexus/Denso filter. I hope the Wix was an upgraded level of quality.
Check out the Kirkland oil! Project Farm did a comparison...
Wix is fine. Surprisingly Walmart sells the Toyota filter for mine.
I only use Toyota or Mobil 1 oil filters but most important is changing oil regularly and often.
BTW... I've seen other videos where they cut these oil filters open... On one of these, the Wix had only 50% of the filter media compared to the Mobil One... OEM always best in modern engines. I even avoid, if possible, buying the Denso stuff even though they are the OEM manufacturer.
I bought Denso air filters and noticed subtle differences and, on my Prius, I saw a negative change in MPG. Since I pulled my OEM Toyota/Denso air filter early, I just put it back in and the next tank regained that mileage, even with 8,000 mi on the air filter already.
OEM, OEM, OEM, OEM...
(SoCal driving, traffic, hilly residential roads
2008 GX 470 here. 187,000 miles great off road vehicles
Peter.....you are a hardworking, high quality technician, who exudes a high level of integrity.
I just put new Goodyear weather ready tires on my wife’s 2019 RAV4 hybrid had four wheel alignment done they dialed it right in for me went to reputable shop mechanic like yourself mr. Toyota maintenance channel! Big big thumbs up keep those videos coming! I am doing oil changes at 5K I consider my driving extreme cold weather and idling
On my GX470 I suck (vacuum) the oil out trough the dipstick, super easy! About 99.5% of the oil comes out and I use motorcraft oil filter that has been reviewed and proven to be one of the best filters out there.($4). When it comes to oil I also had used Chevron, Havoline, Supertech every 3-4k miles or so to keep the engine clean because is so cheap and easy to do it. I've done the same procedure through the dipstick on many new S550, S450, E350 MBenz some have 250k miles without any issues. Some new modern engines with oil sump pump requires the same procedures as a standard oil change and some will have leave a much greater porcentage of old oil remaining inside.
Which Motorcraft filter do you use on the GX 470?
@Moondoggy1941 910s. You can also lookup online for cross references.
I bought 2003 sequoia cheap. It had blown head gasket and added a 79k jdm motor. Put some headers on it and dropped in. It's an awesome ride. Ac sucks in it but I'm replacing all that.
Oil change prices just spiked over $70, so it's getting to where I might try to do them myself. In the past, disposing of the oil, and getting dirty, wasn't worth the minor savings available.
I have the 4 L Toyota engine in my Lexus and have always changed the oil myself because I want to know what actually goes in the crankcase. Nothing to it.
@@wholeNwon I get that; it's all about what it's worth to not have to get under the car, get dirty, and worry about where to get rid of your waste. If it's close, I'll pay someone else.
Valvoline just stopped free top ups between oil changes , the price is close to diy , but I think the man difference is you can use better oil.
@@Krakondack Sure as long as you actually KNOW what's going in and that the filter is being changed.
Making Toyota maintenance therapeutic.
Can confirm, trying to do an oil change on my 09 GX in the driveway is a total pain in the ass because of that f**king skid plate. (Mine spends most of its time in the mountains so it’s gotta stay) Trying to line it up right to reinstall with one arm while getting the bolts up in the f**ker with a ratchet and extension with the other is enough to make me want to burn it all to the ground. Otherwise, best rig I’ve owned and I’m at 225k miles.
I have an 09 GX too and totally agree with your comment. The solution to this is to get a Fumoto drain valve and the skid plate can stay on as long as you modify it a little with a metal cut off wheel to allow the access on the driver side for the filter change. Otherwise you have to use ramps or jack up the front to remove those skid plates easier. I feel your pain, man. It never lines up well on first try, 😝!
Never stop. We need this knowledge. Thank you.
Hello. Do you have a video on a Lexus 4.7 timing belt/water pump replacement? Thank You!
That vehicle has 500,000 kms!!!!! Dang!!!! That is amazing! Or normal for a Lexus???
Totally normal.
Normal, if the owner does the scheduled maintenance and doesn't live in the rust belt.
@@chipholland9 I live in Canada, only owners who carelessly neglect to have their cars properly rustproofed have a rust problem.
The GX470 is a Land Cruiser Prado 120. It is a well built vehicle. With maintenance and care, they last forever. Great vehicles.
@Ryan Martinage: well, technically Prado is a poor man’s GX 470. Prado 120 can be had with a 2.7L I4 ( like in lowest trim Tacoma), a 3.4L V6 from a 3rd gen 4 runner or Taco, a 4.0L V6 from Taco, 4th gen 4Runner or FJ Cruiser, or a 3.0L diesel KZTE - the only reason I would consider a Prado! Only GX came with 2UZ V8. Just saying.
That’s a nice flashlight you have ,does. A nice job working under the car. Thanks for sharing this video, good information.
You can buy that at Harbor Frieght.......
Too bad he skipped the entire part about removing and replacing the skid plates
I have that engine in our 2001 Tundra, but I have only 200K on the clock. I use synthetic 5w30 and the larger filter. It takes a nice even 7 quarts that way. By the way, I never check the oil; there is no reason to do so.
Yes, I was a little shocked to see that cheap conventional oil besmirch this fine engine.
Peter is by the book. If the manual says conventional he will not put anything else in unless the customer specifies. I run synthetic myself in my 4.7. Always have.
@@igotJesus88 For the last decade I have been doing once a year oil changes with Amsoil Signature Series. I have saved hundreds of dollars in oil change expenses by using the best oil and filters on the market. My Corolla engine is 15 years old and as good as the day it left the factory
I prefer the WIX 51348XP. Same diameter, longer can. Holds a little more oil.
Nice lexus, damn
I saw toyota oil filters at Walmart. Unbelievable lol,,,,, the reason why the OEM filters are 1000% better is the filter in it holds in more microns of pollutants theirs a toyota video filtration test. Watch it. I worked at toyota Lexus scion and I believe in there products. Was their 12 yrs.
so don't put the skid plate back on the GX470? My Sequoia's skid plate is stuck lol. Had to cut some metal to access the oil filter.
Great vid. My 2004 GX only has 70k miles so it’s got a good long life ahead of it. Do more videos on the 120 platform as repairs come in please and thank you :)
For Oil change, you don't need to remove top beauty cover and metal sheet around oil pan. Why u had to? Why u r adding extra unnecessary steps?
4.7 best engine ever made
I own one in best 18 mpg not a daily driver for me no way!!!!
The only negative of that engine is the timing belt instead of a chain. Belts need to be changed every 90,000 miles I think.
My tundra 5.7 is at 106,000 miles and runs like new. I am Toyota fan for life now.
I agree. I wish it was a chain. I have 175,000 on mine and the last timing belt change was 104,000. Expensive maintenance on that. I’m thinking about doing it myself.
I am a fan since 1998 with 4 toyota trucks and 1 car!
@@igotJesus88 Did you know it had a timing belt when you bought it?
Right Lane Hog yes I did. Not a big deal though. Just have to change the belt when recommended.
@@igotJesus88 I don't think Toyota sells any engines today with a timing belt but at least you researched yours going in. I have only owned one car with a timing belt. When it came time to change it, I listened to the 'experts' and changed a perfectly good water pump at the same time. 20,000 miles later the new pump failed and I had to pay all over again. :)
my 04 rx330 has 170k, looks and runs great
ASMR oil change, who knew?
no.
@Allan Peda...indeed! very relaxing fella' and accent! Thanks.
I’ve used cheap Frams and also Microgards and never an issue.
How do you know?
nice video love and greetings from Pakistan 🇵🇰
I pulled off a purolator one filter and noticed that the gasket was red silicone
I have the same vehicle with only 64,000 miles on it.
My guess is these people didnt hear that toyotas dont need that nonsense, lol oil change, just add some and go
Man you’re lucky he took that skid off
Amsoil filter is the best stuff filters money can buy
Yes!!!! I love your videos , thank you so much for making them, friend !
I’m happy you did a gx470! I just purchased one ! Are there more gx470 videos ?
Entertaining AND helpful!
That's oil light stayed for a while tho
I knew it! I have a 2006 Sequoia with the same engine. 190K and ZERO oil burn with a 7500 mile oil change interval. Outside of the crazy starter motor location, these engines were built very well. Excellent video.
I think the knock sensor is in the same place.
Not to mention the SAIS system on top of the starter too! A total PITA!
Hi how are you,would you please tell me that I have toyota 2012 highlander(kluger) has 70000 kilometres.so can I change the transmission fluid,and also what’s the best engine oil for it.it has 3.5
I had the 120 series land cruiser, sam care but for Europe... 500000 km, still running strong, sold it to my neighbor. Our was a diesel.
Wix is owned by a premium filter company Mann-Hummel, they should be OK...
I was a little surprised!
A man of your precision!How could you just add any brand of engine oil.I understand you didn't have toyota oil filter but ......Everything can be ordered online or over the phone now days.
I guess I am under influence of the "project farm" engine oil testing videos.
The oil filters are being sold at my Walmart $8 all Lexus filters. I’m in anchorage Ak
300k miles using aftermarket oil and filter. Proves that keeping up with maintenance is more important than using expensive factory parts
15 minutes after you open up the drain plug, it's still dripping. That seems to verify that these places who claim to do a ten minute oil change aren't draining all of the old oil.
I have a 13 tundra and I think it holds 2 gallons. Why so much? Sorry, its a 5.7
Love your videos. Just replaced valve cover gaskets but I cannot attach the rear lower bolt on the passenger side because the power steering dipstick holder is in the way. How would I remove it?
The skid plate removal to get at the filter is a nightmare to remove on your back under the car. I doubt the quick lube places even remove it, which means no filter change! The only way to make sure is to do it yourself! I don’t off-road. Wondering if I should remove mine and leave it off like this person? Seems like it may be protective for road rocks hitting soft parts?
Alternatively you can cut a little access for yourself. Just a thought
Great idea. Next time, I will think about cutting/modifying the skid plate so I can get to the filter, though doing this kind of surgery on my baby will be like cutting off my own damage finger….don’t know if I have the guts to do it. The filter looks easy to remove, but it is very difficult to get a wrench on. No store bought wrench seems to fit a OEM filter. In the video he uses his hand, but after only putting it on firmly my hand, it tightens itself so that you will bust a brain vessel trying to remove it by hand next change. I finally chopped one of my huge assortment of filter wrenches. A small hoop style with a handle chopped to a couple of inches works great! I should sell the “design.”
I’ve never been able to take off any oil filter without a wrench. Dude has strong hands
Sold mine to a trades guy. He wanted to look at a Range Rover as well. As he was leaving I said why do you drive a Toyota van. That closed the deal. He made a sensible choice.
I learned to remove the dipstick and cap during a change. Makes perfect sense.
I’ve seen some of you videos and love them. But you said as part of oil change to reset maintenance light and did not address it?
-no rust
How is this possible? What magic
No salt is used on the roads of California.
Do you ever work on hybrids? Also how do you rate Toyota hybrid engines?
Thanks for the intuitive lesson.👍🏾
Hopefully I dont get attacked again here was mechanic along time.
Peter. How come you don't use the Toyota Conventional Oil?
More 470 videos if you're able to please
excellent video
Not Toyota oil ?
I’m an original owner of a 2004 double-cab, with just over 200K miles, I just recently did my first oil change myself after learning my local shop wanted over one-hundred dollars.
There must be a reputable independent mechanic in your area that could do it for less.
@@rightlanehog3151 Hardly requires a mechanic. A teen could do it.
@@wholeNwon For some people time is valuable. They might prefer to have someone else do it for a reasonable fee.
@@rightlanehog3151 I am aware. It's not about money, it's about being certain as to what's going into the crankcase.
@@wholeNwon Mr Newton's comment was all about money. :)
Very nice video! Thank you. I have a 2006 GX470 with 168K miles and have changed the oil myself for years. The damn skid plate (or gravel shield) is a pain. Yeah, the bolts like to eventually strip. Have not decided to leave it off yet but sure would make it easier and quicker to change the oil. Not sure how much longer I'll have this beast, it is now setting the dreaded 0418 and 2445 codes indicating that the emissions air pump has failed. Doubtful that I will be paying the $4000+ to have it repaired. Relatively inexpensive parts but insane labor costs.
Bypass kit for the win! Mine was around $100 and maybe a hour of work mostly running wire.
wow, i watched you work on mercedes benz too!
I used to own a 2004 Lexus GX 470 with the gold package, but it started having trouble around 150,000 miles and had to sell it. loved the car, has more tech than 2020 cars.
What trouble in particular?
Probably an alternator, radiator, and air ride suspension. All pretty cheap minus the air ride, and only if you replace it instead of doing a coil spring conversion
Do you like the lexus or the sequoia better to own ?
I love you
Thanks for sharing this video great information provided.
Thanks
My 05 GX470 has a skidplate but it has a hand size hole that allows me to change the oil without removing it. Nice Toyota!
Can you get to the filter without removing the skid plate? All the videos I’ve seen, you can’t.
I like the screw on funnel. The one I use on my Corolla is from Assenmacher. 👍
Peter thanks for the video. It was interesting. Keep it up.
Peter, where is the best place to buy the Toyota blue oil plug gaskets in bulk? Do you get them from the dealership?
Amazon
Hello friends I have 2009 Toyota Avalon that make clunck noise just when I apply brake on low speed like 5 mph and when I take off , I replaced the sway bar bushing - sway bar link plus I put new KYB complete struts and the noise still there 😓 there’s no play on the wheel tie rod look ok n ball joint look good no leak no play.any one had same problem can help
Check your brakes, maybe a sticky piston in the caliper makes the pads clunk?
Maxim’s DIY Garage thank you buddy for your time and replay I just went under the car and did full check and I discovered the all 4 mount broke
Thanks for sharing this video.
What is the highest mileage you have seen on Lexus/Toyota?
Matt Farrah (sp?) 1 million miles '96 LS400.
650k I seen before
700+k on a SC430
@@robecor_ Great. What has it needed?
@@wholeNwon th-cam.com/video/UgM8jW8kTrU/w-d-xo.html
Peter, Your chances of winning an Oscar for this video (like Milos Forman) ended when you used conventional oil. The best engine deserves the best oil. ;-)
Always use what the manufacturer sugests.
While we can argue that synthetic would be a better choice, quite a number of vehicles have gone a million miles without any major repairs, including vehicles that only used conventional motor oil. Of course you would almost certainly change conventional oil at shorter intervals.
@@stevensevek6151 Absolutely, as long as you change it at regular intervals and use the recommended viscosity your engine should last a long time.
@@stevensevek6151 You do MORE oil changes and spend MORE money with conventional oil while subjecting your engine to far more friction and frictional losses. In harsher climates, conventional oil congeals at lower temps and vaporizes in the heat yet it is just as good or good enough? BTW is anyone arguing against iridium plugs that go over 100K miles or coolant that lasts 5 years and saying - use copper core plugs and change them every 12,000 miles or change the good old green antifreeze once a year? For some really weird TH-cam reason, totally obsolete oil is still acceptable in 2020 when synthetic has been running circles around it for nearly 50 years. Should we tear off the coils over each plug and retrofit a distributor cap? How about leaded gas? Is it due for a comeback? What about carburetors , are they just as good as fuel injection? While everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinions they are certainly NOT entitled to their own facts.
Right Lane Hog .....Didn’t he just say this vehicle has 300,000 miles? Give it a break man, to each their own.
This is a beautiful off-roader
If the skid plate was on could you manage to get the filter off without removing the skid plate
Yes and make a mess. Don't ask me how I know. Some people cut a hole in the skid plate.
Jeff Keryk how many screws hold the skip plate is it really that much of a hassle?
Jeff Keryk that’s an idea. I was thinking of getting the fumoto too. Work smarter not harder as they say.
I dont get it people. Just undo the oil filter from the top of the engine bay. Just reach down and do it. Been doing it for years on my Toyota 2uzfe v8
@@treedeblue 4. It ain't that bid of a deal. There are hooks in front; you just push it up and start the screws.
I must have that funnel!
Yea its easy but i work at a quick lube place 😒 and this car would slow everything up
So you just skip draining the oil and just move it along? Unfortunately a few quick lube places have a reputation for charging the client for the work that wasn’t done cause it’s too time consuming. Be smart, do your oil change and avoid running a risk of stripped out drain bolts/oil pans and sludge due to failure to drain oil completely.
Maxim’s DIY Garage No i would i do good work, but i know some people wouldnt do the filter cannister style.... as far as not even changing oil ive neverheard or saw that
Has this truck had the exhaust manifolds replaced. It's pretty common on the 4.7 in the 4runner.
Not sure if they updated the manilfods for the later years
My 04 gx exhaust manifolds ar3 ticking like some put put machine. I hate it so much
You should have used the Toyota genuine oil filter.
Not necessarily but Walmart actually sells the OEMs for my Lexus!
Always love a simple oil change!
That is really nice clean oil